A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make money to fill your fridge, bills you can cut from your budget, and things to bring to a job interview.
Today we found some awesome articles on essential steps to take before a job interview, reducing stress in your life, and making money for your monthly bills.
If you believe in our ability to harness the power of our minds, then it may not be a stretch for you to also believe that financial budgeting can be a self-fulfilling prophecy –-
I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering).
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When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Interest rates have ticked up recently, which means homeowners who've been on the fence about refinancing may want to act soon. Here's what to to expect.
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Make Money and Declutter by Selling These 5 Unlikely Treasures
Your junk can totally be another person's treasure. Don't just dump your old stuff in the donate pile — sell them!
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
Learn good financial habits from your parents. Or not.
One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t
Best Money Tips: Fifteen Ways to Make Money to Fill Your Fridge
Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to make money to fill your fridge, bills you can cut from your budget, and things to bring to a job interview.
Best Money Tips: Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview
Today we found some awesome articles on essential steps to take before a job interview, reducing stress in your life, and making money for your monthly bills.
Budgeting: Projection or Prophecy?
If you believe in our ability to harness the power of our minds, then it may not be a stretch for you to also believe that financial budgeting can be a self-fulfilling prophecy –-
Your Brain Is Keeping You in Debt (And How to Fix It)
Why can't you chip away at that daunting pile of debt? You might want to blame your brain.
Do You Agree With the New Standards of Restaurant Tipping?
The standard restaurant tip has steadily climbed from 10% to 15% to 20%, with some swanky places suggesting 25%. Has tipping gone too far?
10 Fun Books That Will Get Your Kids Excited About Money
Kids don't need to wait until adulthood to get excited about money. Give them these books to read and the money fun will start early.
The 5 Best Bath Mats
Keeping your bathroom floor water free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bath mats and your bathroom will look great and stay dry.
5 Romantic, Inexpensive Anniversary Celebrations
A frugal approach to relationship anniversaries can still spur fun and spark romance. Try one of these creative and inexpensive ideas.
How to Cut the Cost of a Hospital Stay
Don't let a hefty hospital bill add insult to injury. Figure out where you can cut costs for your stay.
TWINKIE SUSHI - Chopsticks optional
I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering). [more]
10 Time-Management Skills That Will Help Your Kid Win at School
Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.
8 Reasons to Stay Calm When the Market Tanks
Panicking over the recent market downturn? Deep breaths. Your money will be okay this time, and next time, too. Here's why.
Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Financial Accomplishment?
Tell us about your biggest financial accomplishment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Relax?
Tell us about your favorite way to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Changed Careers?
Tell us if you have ever changed careers and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Buy the Same House Twice for Less Than Buying It Once
Interest rates have ticked up recently, which means homeowners who've been on the fence about refinancing may want to act soon. Here's what to to expect.