Currently the unemployment rate is hovering around 10% nationwide, and millions of people have been out of work for months or even years. Where the Jobs Are Now is a timely book th
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
Kids like to explore every inch of the pool, lake, or ocean they're in. Make sure their eyes are protected by getting them any of these swim goggles for kids.
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Book Review: Where the Jobs Are Now
Currently the unemployment rate is hovering around 10% nationwide, and millions of people have been out of work for months or even years. Where the Jobs Are Now is a timely book th
Going Off the Grid Is a Lot Harder Than You Think
You may hear folks long for the simpler days of living "off-grid." But it wasn't necessarily that much simpler after all.
Caption this Wise Bread Family Photo and Win $50!
Help me caption this photo by Thursday night (11:59 pm PST 05/06/10) for a chance to win $50.
7 Things Non-Members Can Get at Costco (Including Cheap Eye Exams!)
Some stuff at Costco — like health care services — is available to members and nonmembers alike. Read on to learn how to get the deals without the card.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
Flashback Friday: 36 Things You Should Buy Second Hand
Before you head out to shop your favorite stores, consider buying those items used. You can save an unbelievable amount of cash in the process.
50+ Uses for Citrus Peels
Don't toss those citrus peels just yet! There are so many amazing ways to put them to good use.
8 Reasons You Should File Your Taxes as Soon as Possible
Tax Day will be here before you know it. Get your tax prep done now, and you can kick back and relax come April.
Could You Put Away a Million Dollars by Driving a Used Car?
Everyone loves that new car smell. But wouldn't you love saving that money and turning it into a million bucks even more?
17 Little Ways to Feel More Confident
Confidence is critical to happiness and success. Get some with this collection of easy ways to find more faith in yourself.
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.
Here's Why a Late Retirement May Be a Bad Idea
Didn't save enough in your working years? You may be banking on a late retirement, but life can have other plans.
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.
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
8 Ways Your Credit Card Benefits Will Save You Money
Read the fine print on your credit card agreement, and you may be surprised at all the ways your account can save you money. Wait! What?
How to Save on 12 Winter Essentials
Before the snow starts to fall, save big and stock up on these winter must-haves. You can bundle up in the cash you save!
6 Times When It's Okay to Take a Loan
There's nothing frugal about borrowing to support a lavish lifestyle. But for essential big purchases, it's okay to visit your bank.
Keys Locked in the Trunk? Here's What to Do
A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.
The 5 Best Swim Goggles for Kids
Kids like to explore every inch of the pool, lake, or ocean they're in. Make sure their eyes are protected by getting them any of these swim goggles for kids.