When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
Today we found articles on bank accounts that everyone needs, important employee rights that teens should know, and how to create a calming evening routine.
If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.
I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.
Fascinated by Mike and Frank's adventures finding and reselling items? Amazed at their profits? Learn a few rules of the picking road, and give it a try.
“Win by not losing” or rather win by minimizing losses during market downturns is the ticket to being an investment champion according to The Quiet Millionaire author and Certified
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
I started writing online in 2007 at my personal blog and have not stopped since. I am very fortunate to have been selected to join Wise Bread last year and I have made a steady am
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works f
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5-Minute Finance: Start an Emergency Fund
It can take years to recoup from a financial emergency. But it only takes five minutes to set up an emergency fund.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
Best Money Tips: 5 Kinds of Bank Accounts That Everybody Needs
Today we found articles on bank accounts that everyone needs, important employee rights that teens should know, and how to create a calming evening routine.
3 Ways Millennials Can Avoid Financial Fraud
Elders aren't the only targets of financial fraud. Even young folks need to know how to protect themselves.
Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling
If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.
5 ways to get better sleep...TONIGHT!!!
I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
Best Money Tips: How Much You Should Spend in Retirement
Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.
How to Make Money Like the Guys on "American Pickers"
Fascinated by Mike and Frank's adventures finding and reselling items? Amazed at their profits? Learn a few rules of the picking road, and give it a try.
The Quiet Millionaire: Part 7 - Give Me Investment Gains, Hold The Losses
“Win by not losing” or rather win by minimizing losses during market downturns is the ticket to being an investment champion according to The Quiet Millionaire author and Certified
Making Every Penny Count With A Zero-Based Budget
Feel like you're just living payday-to-payday? Having trouble figuring out where all your money goes? Then a zero-based budget just might be for you.
How to Go From Two Incomes to One
A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.
8 "Free" Things That Aren't
They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.
Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Do you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend?
Write for money online series - Part I - Bukisa
I started writing online in 2007 at my personal blog and have not stopped since. I am very fortunate to have been selected to join Wise Bread last year and I have made a steady am
The 5 Best Space Heaters
When used properly, a space heater can keep you warm and save you money in winter. Here are our picks for the five best.
New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
25 Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes That Save Time and Money
You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients to put a flavorful meal on the table. Make dinner easy with short grocery lists and basic preparations.
One Talent, Multiple Streams of Income
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Feeling unproductive at work? Discover what the biggest time-suck is — and how to fix it.