Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch,
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here
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?
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The Best Credit Cards with Free Hotel Status Upgrades
These credit cards will get you upgraded hotel status so you're treated like a VIP when you get there.
10 Fastest Growing Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago
The world was a different place 10 years ago — and these now-lucrative careers were just getting started.
7 Times You Don't Have to Give Your Social Security Number
A lot of people may ask for your Social Security number, but not all of them are entitled to it.
How to Profit From China's Growing Upper Class — Even If You Don't Speak Chinese
China's population of millionaires is booming. Job opportunities for the rest of us are booming, too!
5 Most Affordable Gym Memberships
These five gyms will let you work up a sweat without spending a fortune.
How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
8 Legit Ways to Use the Gym for Free
Don't want to pay for a full gym membership? Instead, follow these strategies that let you work out at the gym without paying a cent.
Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance — Even if Your Credit Card Offers It For Free
So your credit card offers free travel insurance? Here's why you should still pay for it anyway.
How to Decide If Pet Insurance Is Worth the Cost
Pet insurance can cost a pretty penny, but it can also save you an arm and a leg.
How to Sell Your Hair for Cash
There is a huge market for sourcing natural hair. Here are some tips and information on how to sell your tresses for cash.
20 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Cheap Spring Roll Wrappers at Every Meal
Egg rolls are the new burritos. And no matter what's inside, it's delicious.
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
Big List of Military Discounts
Hundreds of American companies offer discounts to active and veteran service members. Find one of your favorites on this list of 50 popular retailers.
Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today
A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch,
17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here
11 Budgeting Skills Everyone Should Master
Stop dreading the "b-word." Mastering these simple budgeting skills will put you on the path to financial wellbeing.
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?
Weird Money Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Counterfeit Money
Maybe the strangest fact about counterfeits is that they're real until they aren't. Read on for more true facts about phony money.
30 Signs You Were Raised by Healthy Parents
Was junk food strictly verboten in your house growing up? How many of these signs of healthy living do you recognize from your childhood?