Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
Since 1998, the US Treasury has had a pretty good deal for small savers who were worried about inflation--the Series I Savings Bond. The interest it paid was based on inflation pl
My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t
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
With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
After examining my goals for the past year, I realized that the type goal, rather than its perceived difficulty, is what often leads to fulfillment or frustration. Here are ways to
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
25 Ways to Boost Creativity
Feel like your brain is drained? Get inspired with these 25 tips for expanding your creative horizons.
Ask the Readers: Should Personal Finance be Taught in Schools?
Tell us whether or not you think personal finance should be taught in schools for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!
Incentive plans always go awry
Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
I Bond rates go to zero
Since 1998, the US Treasury has had a pretty good deal for small savers who were worried about inflation--the Series I Savings Bond. The interest it paid was based on inflation pl
4 Sensible Ways to Raise Cash for a Wedding
Weddings are expensive; there's no getting around it. But you can raise enough cash to make your dream wedding a reality without going deep into debt.
15 Surprisingly Valuable Uses for a Penny
Pennies are worthless, right? Wrong! From table decor to saving dying flowers, a penny can get you out of a jam — for really, really cheap.
Frugalize any recipe
My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
Find and Track Deals on Twitter: The Ultimate Guide
Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t
Frugal Advice for the Gadget Addicted
If you're obsessed with all things portable and electronic, don't worry — there is help. Learn how to manage costs while getting your gadget fix.
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
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September
With an eye to last-year's and current trends, learn what you should shop for in September and what to leave on the store shelves.
5 Creative Ways to Invest During a Weak Market
With the stock market finally recovering to some degree this past month, even closing at highs for the year, a lot of investors may be breathing a sigh of relief about their stock
5 Sites That Will Pay for Your Old iPhone
If you want the new iPhone 7, but balk at the price tag, these five sites can help you get the most money for your old phone.
Goal Setting, Defined and Deconstructed
After examining my goals for the past year, I realized that the type goal, rather than its perceived difficulty, is what often leads to fulfillment or frustration. Here are ways to
6 Steps to Take When You Have More Bills Than Income
When the bills are mounting, don't give up! Get proactive with your creditors, cut your costs, and start rebuilding your credit. Here's how.
4 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Savings Account Isn't Growing
Don't get frustrated by a stunted savings account. Make these moves instead to help your money grow.
How to Sign Up for Half-Price Flights and Free Hotels
It's not a trick or a scam — you really can get deeply discounted travel by becoming a mystery shopper.
11 Famous Failures That Led to Success (And the Lessons They Teach)
Winning isn't everything. For these famous failures, losing was the only thing, until they finally won. What can you learn from their mistakes?
31 Delicious, Cheap Recipes That Use Up Your Herb Garden
Fresh, home-grown herbs are delicious and frugal — but can often go to waste. Use up your garden's bounty in these tasty cookies, cocktails, and more!