Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set som
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our healt
Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We are ready to tackle 2010's federal tax bill, the pros and cons of debt settlement companies, and all the ways you shouldn't w
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New Year, New Spending Habits
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you, and before you know it, the budget is out the window as you spend money like no other month. This year I want to encourage you to set som
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Long Lines at Busy Places
Today we found smart ways to avoid long lines at busy places, the staples of a good first impression, and dozens of practical ways to save money.
Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily
Are your credit card interest rates getting to you? Are those monthly cell phone bills a pain in the wallet? How about cable TV? Internet? Even the power bill? Would you like to re
4 “Secret” Ingredients for More Delicious Dishes
Check out these four uniquely affordable ingredients that can covertly jazz up your dishes for mere pennies!
Is It Still Smart to Buy an Electric Car While Gas Prices Are Low?
Hybrid and electric cars are facing a bit of dilemma — are rock-bottom gas prices reducing their value?
Flashback Friday: 41 Coffee Hacks That Will Instantly Improve Your Morning
Make your hectic mornings brighter by making better coffee, or getting it for a better price.
Want Financial Education in Schools? Follow the Example of One Kansas Teen
Kansas Legislature passed a law requiring high school students to complete a CPR course to graduate. We need to push just as hard for financial education.
Stag-hyperinflation?
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
Confessions of a Minimalist: 9 Reasons I Miss My Stuff
I believe in having less stuff, but I'm beginning to miss all the old stuff that I had. I've spent some time trying to figure out why.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Over $100,000 by Skipping Coffee
Today we found articles on how to make $100,000 by skipping coffee, items you should always buy at thrift stores, and easy ways to get rid of pimples.
Having Fun at Work, Life, and Everything In-Between
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our healt
4 Steps to Finding Your Mortgage Lender
Buying a new home? Finding the right lender could save you big.
9 Ways to Develop the Breakfast Habit
You know you should start off the day with a good breakfast, but… Get smart about the most important meal of the day with some simple habit builders.
How to Sing Your Own Praises at Work (Without Bragging)
Workplace success can hinge on self-promotion...as long as you don't cross over into bragging. Here's how to walk that oh-so-fine line.
15 Low Cost Ways to Beat Stress
Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.
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How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Student Loan Debt in Collections? Try These 5 Steps
The student loan default rate is rising. If you ever find yourself falling behind, here's how to catch up.
Best Money Tips: 6 Things That Make Your Cover Letter Suck
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We are ready to tackle 2010's federal tax bill, the pros and cons of debt settlement companies, and all the ways you shouldn't w
The Debt Trap: Factors That Have Led Us To Our Debt
We're a nation of borrowers. This reality is quite well illustrated by the personal stories and profiles covered by various media publications on the subject of consumer debt. Rec