Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.
Today we found some stellar articles on going on cheap dates without being cheap, making a game plan for college, and whether or not you can be organic and frugal.
Early in the subprime lending collapse, Wise Bread posted a report from Americans for Fairness in Lending explaining how the subprime lending boom hurt everyone. Since it's a
During the December holidays, it can feel super stressful to even THINK about preparing for the new year. Don't worry! Follow this list, and you'll be ready for 2013.
The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.
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Make These 5 Diet Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
You are what you ate — yesterday, last week, last year. In 20 years, you'll be grateful you made these healthy, and easy, diet moves.
When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
Ingenuity: The Ultimate Frugal Skill
At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
5 Unmistakeable Signs You're Slacking at Work
Put the phone down and stop missing deadlines. These are the signs you need to step up your game up at work — and soon!
10 Ways Bonds Can Hurt Your Portfolio
Bonds can be an important part of your investment strategy, but they can also be a drag. Find out if bonds are sapping the life from your portfolio.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Deal With Difficult People
Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.
Save on School Expenses Without Ruining Your Kid's Childhood
From music lessons to fundraisers and more, even public school expenses can cost you nearly $20,000 per child. Here's how to cut costs.
10 Best Stock Markets in the World in 2015
If you're looking for big gains and can tolerate a little risk, it's time to look abroad. Global stocks may be the answer to your investment needs.
Best Money Tips: Go on Cheap Dates Without Being Cheap
Today we found some stellar articles on going on cheap dates without being cheap, making a game plan for college, and whether or not you can be organic and frugal.
5 Obstacles You Can Expect on Your Journey to Financial Freedom
The road to financial freedom is paved with good intentions — and there are a few potholes along the way, too.
Personal Finance Lessons from Online Adventure Game (RuneScape)
A friend shared with me some strategies he's learned for playing RuneScape. Can these strategies be applied to personal finance? Let's see.
5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.
Interview with AFFIL executive director Jim Campen
Early in the subprime lending collapse, Wise Bread posted a report from Americans for Fairness in Lending explaining how the subprime lending boom hurt everyone. Since it's a
25 Things to Do Before the New Year
During the December holidays, it can feel super stressful to even THINK about preparing for the new year. Don't worry! Follow this list, and you'll be ready for 2013.
4 Ways an Income Gap Can Strain Your Relationship
It seems inevitable that couples will face an income gap. Don't let a money imbalance knock the rest of your relationship off-kilter, too.
10 Things You Should Never Buy Used
Some thrifty buys just aren't worth the deal. You're better off buying new — or skipping the buy — on these secondhand "finds."
Downside of the Rolling Jubilee
The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.
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Topic: Having a Frugal Labor Day Weekend! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
Financial Lessons From "It's A Wonderful Life"
The classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” isn't just a heartwarming holiday classic — it also contains financial lessons that are still relevant today.
Common Currency: A Primer
These postings will pertain to the economy of life, which is all about personal alternatives that shape our financial world.