"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
Some of us took risks. Some of us played it safe. Read about our writers' great (and terrible) 2010 financial decisions, and what they learned from them.
Today we found some helpful articles on where to cash in your clutter, things you didn’t know about procrastination and how to cure it, and travel tips for infrequent travelers.
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day, ways to improve your credit score, and tips for some great shut eye.
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Today we found some terrific articles about living on $1,000 a month, getting your time allocation to match your priorities, and tips to help introverts thrive.
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Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
My CSA Experience: Farm-Fresh Veggies All Summer (and Possibly Winter)
Buying a share in community-supported agriculture is a great way to get fresh, local produce — and some CSAs are even available through the winter.
Score Your Dream Home With the Perfect Offer Letter
In a hot housing market, you want every trick up your sleeve to score your dream home. A heartfelt letter to the seller may be the key.
Best Money Tips: Things Broke People Say
Today, we share the things that broke people, ways to boost your career, all-natural remedies to stress, and more!
12 Ideas for Cheap, Festive, Fall Decor
Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.
Wise Bread's Best and Worst Financial Decisions in 2010
Some of us took risks. Some of us played it safe. Read about our writers' great (and terrible) 2010 financial decisions, and what they learned from them.
Choosing a Luxury Eccentricity
A useful tactic for dealing with those who think you need to spend more, a luxury eccentricity helps deflect criticism while allowing you to indulge.
5 Money Lessons People Learn at Their First Job
A first job teaches plenty about getting and keeping a job. A first paycheck teaches us a few things about getting and keeping money, too.
Best Money Tips: How to Live With Only 100 Items
Today, we give you tips for living with less stuff, the things every frugal household should have, and the best time to ask for a raise.
Don’t Waste Your Money on Homeopathic “Remedies”
Homeopathy is seen by some as a legitimate way to treat illnesses. But is it just a complete waste of money?
8 Meatless Complete Proteins That Will Help You Lose Weight
Meatless Mondays are a great way to save money and improve your diet. Add these complete veggie proteins for even better health and fitness.
Best Money Tips: Where to Cash in Your Clutter
Today we found some helpful articles on where to cash in your clutter, things you didn’t know about procrastination and how to cure it, and travel tips for infrequent travelers.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Minimize Jet Lag
Today we found articles on easy ways to minimize jet lag, when to replace common household items, and ways to have summer fun for under $100.
Micro-Prepping: How to Prepare for Small Disasters
Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.
6 Ways to Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Like a Castle
Just because your place is tiny doesn't mean it has to feel tiny. Try these design tricks to make your small rooms seem grand.
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate St. Patty's Day
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day, ways to improve your credit score, and tips for some great shut eye.
Best Money Tips: Greyhound Bus Tips Every Traveler Should Know
Today we found articles Greyhound bus tips every traveler should know, how to avoid turning meaningful discussions into arguments, and ways to brighten your horizon.
7 Ways Auto-Payments Can Screw You
Auto-pay can be a convenient way to pay for regularly billed goods and services. As with other conveniences, that benefit comes at a price.
How to Deal with Tax-Deductible Receipts Quickly and Easily
How do you deal with tax-deductible receipts that you collect on the fly? Are they stuffed into your wallet until it becomes so distended that you are forced to do something abo
Best Money Tips: How to Live on $1,000 a Month
Today we found some terrific articles about living on $1,000 a month, getting your time allocation to match your priorities, and tips to help introverts thrive.