Getting a pink slip can cause more distress than just a shrinking income. It can also give you a sense of insecurity and may make you question your place in this world. Here are
There's a reason coaches and CEOs look for "goal-oriented" athletes and employees. Goals help us achieve more, whether touchdowns, profits, or savings.
Many brands offer them: satisfaction-guaranteed rebates. While this helps to build reputation in the industry and gives genuinely disgruntled consumers an easy fix for their probl
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary film released in late 2008 by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation that focuses on the national debt of the United States. I finally watched it this weeken
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we’ll look at 5 legal ways to get your way with your credit card companies, the 5 grammatical errors that make
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
This year the United States Census Bureau will be conducting its regularly scheduled census. Every address in the United States will receive a census form and census workers will b
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Lose Your Job Without Losing Your Identity
Getting a pink slip can cause more distress than just a shrinking income. It can also give you a sense of insecurity and may make you question your place in this world. Here are
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
There's a reason coaches and CEOs look for "goal-oriented" athletes and employees. Goals help us achieve more, whether touchdowns, profits, or savings.
9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer
Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.
Didn't Get the Raise? Ask for This, Instead
When you get turned down for a raise, hope is not lost. There are other things your employer may be willing to give up, instead.
Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
Networking can be incredibly valuable...once you get the conversation started. Follow these suggestions to get in and out of conversations with ease.
How Dissatisfied Do You Need to Be to Use a Satisfaction-Guaranteed Rebate?
Many brands offer them: satisfaction-guaranteed rebates. While this helps to build reputation in the industry and gives genuinely disgruntled consumers an easy fix for their probl
10 Hidden Costs & Rules of Pet Ownership
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
15 Packing Secrets From a Professional Traveler
What to bring along — and how — bedevils many travelers. Find out how a professional wanderer has been doing it for seven years and counting.
10 Money Moves to Make Before the Leaves Change
With pumpkin spice latte season right around the corner (yes, already!), there's no better time to give your finances a full fall makeover.
Avoid Bank Fees
How do you avoid bank fees? Read the stuff from your bank and understand what services are free and what services aren't.
6 Health Insurance Benefits You're Probably Not Using
It's a safe bet your health insurance provider offers some pretty sweet benefits. And chances are, you aren't using them.
I.O.U.S.A. the Movie - A Review One Year Later
I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary film released in late 2008 by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation that focuses on the national debt of the United States. I finally watched it this weeken
Recession Journal VI: It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Questions?
The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?
Best Money Tips: 5 More Ways to Screw Your Credit Card Company
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this article, we’ll look at 5 legal ways to get your way with your credit card companies, the 5 grammatical errors that make
5 Easy Ways to Save in 2010
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
Which Workout Clothes Are Worth Splurging On (And Which Aren't)
It's OK to go cheap on some fitness stuff, but other gear is worth more. Find out where you should put your money for maximum health and safety.
Prepaid Cards About to Get Safer and Better
New consumer protection rules for prepaid cards will help protect you from theft, fraud, and unreasonable fees.
Beware of Phony Census Workers
This year the United States Census Bureau will be conducting its regularly scheduled census. Every address in the United States will receive a census form and census workers will b
What Is Your Auto-Reply Email Telling People About You?
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
15 Cheap Staple Dishes From Around the World
People around the world have been eating delicious, frugal, and healthful food for centuries. Try these international cheap eats!