What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]
Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo
Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The 5 Best Electric Blankets
Need some extra warmth from your blanket when the cold weather sets in? Stay nice and warm in one of these five comfy electric blankets.
10 Most Valuable Things to Plant in Your Garden This Spring
Once the snow melts away, make sure you plant these things in your garden.
The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits
The U.S. is among the few countries that doesn't mandate paid maternity leave. These 29 companies offer generous maternity benefits anyway.
9 Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Off
If you think work-life balance is checking emails in the checkout line, it's time to re-evaluate.
3 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Passport
If you lose your passport, take a deep breath, and do these things immediately.
10 Surprising Facts About Flooding and Your Home
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
Creating a Memorable Christmas
Money isn't what makes a memorable Christmas. Follow these suggestions to help enjoy the holiday, not the stuff associated with it.
7 Ways to Remodel Your Bedroom (Without Demolishing a Thing)
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
9 Signs You're Making All the Right Career Moves
It's hard to predict the future when it comes to your career. But if you notice these positive signs, you're probably on the up and up.
A year without toilet paper - The Interview
You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]
9 Modern Home Improvements That Add Thousands to Your Listing
Could your home use a little TLC? These modern makeovers will add serious resale bang to your buck.
Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request
Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo
Techniques for Escaping Long-Term Unemployment
Not having a job isn't just financially trying, it can also be downright depressing. Help combat long-term unemployment with these techniques.
Urban Composting - It CAN be done!
Think that living in an urban center means that you can't recycle your food scraps, paper towels, and pizza boxes? Think again. There are so many ways to compost these days, th
Impulse Shopping: A Controllable Handicap
A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
Up Before the Roosters: Becoming an Early Riser
Waking up earlier can help you de-stress, get more done, and generally live a happier life. If you're addicted to your snooze button, here's what to do.
How to Get Rid of Your Credit Card's Annual Fee
Paying an annual fee on your credit card is a pain. Luckily, there might be a way to avoid paying this fee altogether.
8 Fun and Frugal Things to Do with Origami
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only
College Student Eating Survival Guide (Until Spring Break)
You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you
6 Ways to Resist a Splurge
A sure way to bust a budget is to cave in to every wish and whim. Get control of your urge to splurge and regain control of your money.