Being a weekend warrior can be a heck of a lot more than a landscaping project. Try one of these activities for a long-term ROI that will make your life better.
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
Some people are just happy to be where they are -- and no amount of money (or the perfect job) could move them. Others are more flexible, willing to follow their dreams to the ends
You can have a gluten-free pizza at home without spending $9 on a mix at the store. This recipe will keep the gluten out of your diet, the money in your wallet, and won't scare yo
Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
When you help others, you help yourself, too — and often in unexpected ways. Discover ways to socialize, further your career, and more, all while giving back.
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9 Ways to Improve Your Life This Weekend
Being a weekend warrior can be a heck of a lot more than a landscaping project. Try one of these activities for a long-term ROI that will make your life better.
Getting Your Money Back Without Losing Your Friendship
Lent a friend some money and still waiting to be repaid? Ask for your money back politely and frankly to keep both your money and your friends.
The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?
My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Am I Ruining My Career?
Make a little money now, or a lot of money later? Corporate grind or freelance life? Max weighs the pros and cons of her gig focused income stream.
6 Ways Working Out Makes You Smarter, Too
Regular exercise benefits brain function, learning ability, and memory. Maybe it's time to rethink the "dumb jock" stereotype?
Ask the Readers: Would You Relocate for the Perfect Job? (Chance to win!)
Some people are just happy to be where they are -- and no amount of money (or the perfect job) could move them. Others are more flexible, willing to follow their dreams to the ends
Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Easy Pizza Crust
You can have a gluten-free pizza at home without spending $9 on a mix at the store. This recipe will keep the gluten out of your diet, the money in your wallet, and won't scare yo
FICO or FAKO: Are Free Credit Scores From Credit Cards the Real Thing?
Your credit card provider might offer your credit score —for free! — every month. Here's what you need to know about that complimentary number.
6 Frugal Promises I Have Not Kept
I have made a number of public declarations of my frugal ambitions over the years here on Wise Bread. Here are some of my biggest failures.
While Waiting for Rates: I-Bonds
You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.
Don't Get Screwed: 3 Surprising Times When You Need a Lawyer
You don't need to be in trouble with the law to need a lawyer. Find out when you should really spend the money to lawyer up.
7 Things You Need to Know About Pet Insurance
Before you sign up for pet insurance, there are a few things you should know.
Little Old Lady Recipes: Classic Frugal Cooking
Our grandmothers didn't just know how to make delicious, simple food; they also knew how to make it darn frugal, as our Senior Editor shows in her book.
The 5 Best Hair Curlers
To get perfect curls that last, not any hair curler will do. You need one of these best five hair curlers.
Here's What to Do If You Get Audited
You're being audited. Don't panic — these steps will help you navigate the process.
7 Things You Can Downsize Right Now
When we think "Downsize" we think trading a big home for a small one. Don't stop there — there's lots of smaller stuff to downsize, too!
Our Worst Financial Mistakes and What You Can Learn From Them
Wise Bread bloggers share their worst financial mistakes. Hopefully, wherever you may be in your living-large journey, you can learn from us.
12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
9 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering
When you help others, you help yourself, too — and often in unexpected ways. Discover ways to socialize, further your career, and more, all while giving back.
Ask the Readers: What DIY Projects Do You Do?
Tell us about your DIY projects and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!