Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
Paying off credit card or revolving debt is one of the smartest things you can do to improve your finances. That is, unless you pay it off using one of these methods.
A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment
If you're like me, reveling in the fresh produce of summer and saddened when it departs in the fall, despair isn't your only option. There are good ways to preserve fruits and vege
After lodging and airfare, food is the traveler's biggest expense. Cut the cost, eat well, and learn more about your hosts with these travel dining tips.
Black Friday looms large on the horizon. Arm yourself with the skills of a frugal shopper, and you'll never waste a penny on another deceptive doorbuster.
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
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How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work
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Credit squeeze (formerly know as a panic)
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5 More Fun, Affordable Train Trips
Summer's over, but don't let that stop you from one of these fun and frugal train trips. They're great for a fabulous fall excursion.
Best Money Tips: High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
Better cars are not the answer
Wise Bread is an optimistic place. There are some people who can't see the congruence between optimism and frugality. I'm talking about the people who point to our progre
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.
The Only 9 Things You'd Really Need If You Lost Everything
If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
The Simple Way to Decide Which Credit Card to Pay Off First
Don't just wing it. When credit card debt is piling up, one of these strategies can kick your repayment plan into high gear.
What Does “YMMV” Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality
You don’t have to browse the forums at hot savings sites very long to notice that super-shoppers have their own lingo. Before you let terms like “FAR” and “peelies” scare you away
10 Worst Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt
Paying off credit card or revolving debt is one of the smartest things you can do to improve your finances. That is, unless you pay it off using one of these methods.
10 Surprising Foods You Can Turn Into Chips
If you can slice and fry it, you can make a chip out if it.
9 Reasons Alone Time Is Good For Your Soul
Need an excuse for more alone time? Here are nine reasons it's good for you.
Need a Job? Try Searching in China
A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment
Eat Healthy This Winter Without Spending a Fortune
If you're like me, reveling in the fresh produce of summer and saddened when it departs in the fall, despair isn't your only option. There are good ways to preserve fruits and vege
How to Use Snapchat in Your Job Search
Who knew posting selfies could help your job search? Let Snapchat lead you to your next job.
4 Secrets to Eating Great Food for Cheap While Traveling
After lodging and airfare, food is the traveler's biggest expense. Cut the cost, eat well, and learn more about your hosts with these travel dining tips.
8 Frugal Skills You Need to Survive Black Friday
Black Friday looms large on the horizon. Arm yourself with the skills of a frugal shopper, and you'll never waste a penny on another deceptive doorbuster.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
The One Word You Need to Get Rid of for a Better Life
Research proves it — removing this one word from your vocabulary can change your life.