I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
Focusing on your current income is a good start to retirement planning, but you also need to think about spending to truly have a well-funded retirement.
From eco-friendly prefab kits to dwellings built out of other people's trash, the possibilities for building your own home are only limited by your imagination.
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Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Learn to Trust
I started out the home buying process by scouring the internet for information and hitting up the local library. I read 8 or 9 books and countless blogs and websites and still cou
When More is Less
We've all heard that less is more. If you're like me, you've also heard at least a million ways to apply that. But is the opposite ever true? Do we ever save in the long run by spe
Translating Volunteer Experiences to Workplace Credentials
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or
Beginner's Guide to Finding Your Interior Design Style
Can a fun personality quiz find your personal style in less than 30 seconds?
Not driving your less-frugal friends crazy
A while back, I heard an interview with a guy who, troubled by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, decided the right response was to quit driving. The bit of the interview that stuck with
New Income Based Federal Student Loans Repayment Plan - Can You Benefit?
This month a new repayment plan for federal student loans is going into effect that allows borrowers to base their monthly payments on their income after graduation. Here are some
These 15 Road Trip Snacks Make It All About the Journey
Are we there yet? Who cares when the car is filled with delicious — and healthy — snacks and treats like these!
5 Hotel Room Booking Tools Every Frugal Traveler Should Know
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
4 Foolproof Ways to Protect Your Money From Inflation
Inflation may not be as taxing as it once was, but it still chips away at your money. Here's how to keep more of what's yours, for longer.
7 Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Family Financially
One way to stay focused on financial planning is to remind yourself whom you are planning for. Follow these steps to secure their future.
12 Smart Ways to Turn $500 Into a Better Future
Got $500 burning a hole in your pocket? Instead of blowing it on stuff, use it wisely to improve your finances, your home, or yourself.
5 Things You Can Resell on eBay That Make the Most Money
The golden era of making money on eBay has come and gone...or has it? There are still profits to be made, provided you're selling these things.
8 Signs an ETF Isn't Right for You
There are thousands of ETFs out there. Before you go buying willy-nilly, you might want to make sure they're right for you.
14 Beauty Products You're Using That Actually Do Nothing
We all want to look good — nobody knows that better than the beauty industry. Keep your finances beautiful by avoiding these products.
Selling Your Home: 17 Ways to Prepare Your House for Inspection Success
You want to sell your house, right? Then read this list — or risk your home failing inspection.
One Thing You Need to Do to Be Happy and Improve Your Relationships
Discover how one technique can help you move forward, joyfully.
Do This One Thing Every Day to Defeat Out-of-Control Spending
If you're worried about how much you're spending, keep your wallet in check with this simple daily task that has profound long-term effects.
Your Website Sucks: Here's What to Do About It
A review of the e-book "Why Your Website Sucks — and How to Fix It," plus other resources to help your website move from sucking to shining.
Don't Just Think About Income When Saving for Retirement
Focusing on your current income is a good start to retirement planning, but you also need to think about spending to truly have a well-funded retirement.
Houses You Can Build Yourself
From eco-friendly prefab kits to dwellings built out of other people's trash, the possibilities for building your own home are only limited by your imagination.