As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
You can't put a monetary value on how much you love your mom, so this Mother's Day, show her how much you care with these inexpensive-but-meaningful gifts.
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the
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Success Secrets You Should Have Learned in High School — But Didn't
Most of the people who give us advice mean well, but that doesn't mean their advice is helpful. Here's the advice that you should have been given.
How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs
As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
How to Spot a Credit Repair Scam
A reputable credit repair company can truly help you rebuild your credit. But beware — the scammers are out there.
Best Money Tips: 50 Small Things You Can Do to Save Money
Today we found some awesome articles on small things you can do to save money, dry cleaning dos and don'ts, and claims people make to close a deal.
3 Smart Ways to Save on Father's Day
Father's Day spending is at a record-high, but here's how you can save money by getting Dad something he really wants.
Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
Why Your Boss Should Let You Screw Around on the Internet
The next time your boss catches you reading Wise Bread, share a link to this post. Your "slacking" may actually add to the company's bottom line.
This Tool Might Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
Telecommuters are up to 55% more productive and save employers $11,000 a year. Show your boss the facts and start working from home today.
Getting by without money in Spain
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Best Money Tips: 100 Ways to Make $100 Fast
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make $100 fast, protecting your identity for free, and talking about money with your partner.
12 Questions to Ask Before You Take a Job Offer
So, you've got a job offer on the table. But before you sign anything, make sure you get the answers to some important questions.
Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
It’s early May, and the river bottom is full of new life. Not just rabbits, snakes, and chicks, but also brand new morel mushrooms. This tasty treat is as much fun to find as it
Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on how to meal plan and save, money-saving tips for the holidays, and Christmas gifts you can't buy at the mall.
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
10 Tips to Make Working From Home a Success
Working from home is hard work, especially if you have kids in the picture. Here are 10 tips to help make the business adventure a success.
How to Save Gas, $30,000 and Your Pride
Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious money.
9 Thrifty, Meaningful Gifts for Mom
You can't put a monetary value on how much you love your mom, so this Mother's Day, show her how much you care with these inexpensive-but-meaningful gifts.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
What end-of-summer deals will you snag this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in September.
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
Best Money Tips: El Nino is Coming
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the