With a switch to a safety razor, most men could trim enough from their budgets to eventually buy a modestly priced car. (And look better while striking the deal.)
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
Workers nearing retirement should a take close look at their retirement funds. With aggressive saving, there's still time to top off those accounts for a comfortable retirement.
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Do you know the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence?
Do you know why high heels are fashionable with chunky heels one year, and thin heels the next year?
Why is
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of worrisome ailments. Fortunately, getting all the D you need is easier -- and cheaper -- than most people think.
Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
7 Money Fixes You Can Make When You're Stuck Inside Because of the Weather
Stuck inside on a snowy day is the perfect time to declutter and revamp your financial strategy.
The 5 Best Eyelash Curlers
Keeping your eyelashes curled isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these eyelash curlers and your lashes will always look fab.
8 Signs You've Crossed From "Healthy" Debt to "Problem" Debt
There's a razor-thin line between "healthy" debt and a big financial problem debt. Have you crossed it?
Do You Know Your Retirement "Number"?
You might think you know the amount of money you'll need for a comfortable retirement — but you could be basing that off the wrong number.
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Shop for Groceries?
Tell us where you shop for groceries and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Buy a Car With the Money You Save by Shaving Smarter
With a switch to a safety razor, most men could trim enough from their budgets to eventually buy a modestly priced car. (And look better while striking the deal.)
Best Money Tips: How to Reach Financial Security By 30
Today we found helpful articles on how to reach financial security before you turn 30, ways to upcycle plastic bags, and the one word that will lead you to happiness.
How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
6 Reasons I Still Don't Have a Cell Phone Plan (yet)
If you ask most people what they can't live without, many would say their computer. Just about as many would say their cell phone/PDA/Crackberry. I agree with the first one – I c
My Kitchen Could Be a Yeast Farm
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
Boost Your Retirement Savings Fast With This 6-Step Plan
Workers nearing retirement should a take close look at their retirement funds. With aggressive saving, there's still time to top off those accounts for a comfortable retirement.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Where Did Your iPod Come From? The Story of Stuff
Do you know the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence? Do you know why high heels are fashionable with chunky heels one year, and thin heels the next year? Why is
Stag-hyperinflation?
Stagflation, the bane of the 1970s, is pretty much the worst situation for ordinary folks. With the economy depressed, jobs are scarce for workers and profits are scarce for busin
Confessions of a Minimalist: 9 Reasons I Miss My Stuff
I believe in having less stuff, but I'm beginning to miss all the old stuff that I had. I've spent some time trying to figure out why.
Congratulations on Your Promotion… Or Maybe Not!
Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Surprising Reason You Are Sick, Tired, and Cranky
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of worrisome ailments. Fortunately, getting all the D you need is easier -- and cheaper -- than most people think.
How to Host House Guests Without Going Crazy
The next time you have house guests, follow these suggestions to make the stay easier on both you and your guests.
Teach yourself to cook
Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,
5 Ways to Ease Into a Day Job After Freelancing
Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.