Sometimes you have to cook to impress. Fortunately, there are dishes out there that are so deceptively delicious that no one will ever have to know that you whipped it up in ten minutes using the bare minimum of ingredients. [more]
Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of blogs, subtitled "Andrea shamelessly promotes cute guys who make videos about vaguely interesting topics." Now, I know that o
I think I may be losing my grip on reality.
Recently I received four coupons in the mail from my local Office Max. Two coupons were for $10 off a purchase of $10. [more]
When people talk about voluntary simplicity (or living a frugal lifestyle under any of its many names), they often do so in terms of deprivation. The descriptions are all about doing without stuff. To me, that's completely wrong. [more]
Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and
Ever protested an unfair retail policy, pointed out that an advertisement is misleading, organized a boycott, or somehow advocated for yourself or another consumer? Whether you won
I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you
While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Can't Cook? Fake It. Easiest French Recipe, Ever.
Sometimes you have to cook to impress. Fortunately, there are dishes out there that are so deceptively delicious that no one will ever have to know that you whipped it up in ten minutes using the bare minimum of ingredients. [more]
Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
City Shopping: Finding Your New Frugal Home
Considering a move? Make sure you consider these frugal factors when choosing where you're going to live.
This Is Why Your Credit Limit Was Lowered
Your credit limit is not a fixed number. If it went down, here's why.
How to Ease into Credit Card Rewards After Debt Repayment
You've conquered a mountain of debt. Congrats! Before you go right back to using credit cards again, learn how to proceed with caution.
Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!
A few weeks ago, I won a copy of Excuse Me, Your Job Is Waiting: Attract the Work You Want from Consumerism Commentary (thanks, Flexo!). [more]
Best Money Tips: Habits That Lead to Wealth
Today we found some great articles on habits that lead to wealth and prosperity, smart ways to multitask, and ways to slash your cell phone bill.
6 Uses for Those Old Whitewalls
No, they don’t have to be whitewalls, but I know that sometime in the near future you will have an old tire to get rid of. [more]
Running the Numbers: Living on One Salary
Whether it's out of choice or necessity, if you and your partner are planning to start living off of a single income, here's what you should know.
Which store-bought stain remover works best?
This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of blogs, subtitled "Andrea shamelessly promotes cute guys who make videos about vaguely interesting topics." Now, I know that o
10 Ways to Get Great Hair Without the Salon
Save pricey salon days for a rare treat and get gorgeous, healthy hair with some simple (and cheap!) tricks.
Did Office Max hire an accountant with an I.Q. of 62?
I think I may be losing my grip on reality. Recently I received four coupons in the mail from my local Office Max. Two coupons were for $10 off a purchase of $10. [more]
11 Must-Packs for Your Summer Vacation
Want to save money on your summer trips? Make sure you pack these 11 items (plus, discover a few supposed "must haves" that you should leave at home).
Voluntary simplicity as hedonism
When people talk about voluntary simplicity (or living a frugal lifestyle under any of its many names), they often do so in terms of deprivation. The descriptions are all about doing without stuff. To me, that's completely wrong. [more]
My car payments are too much! What should I do?
Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and
Share your brilliant burst (or dashed dream) as a consumer advocate
Ever protested an unfair retail policy, pointed out that an advertisement is misleading, organized a boycott, or somehow advocated for yourself or another consumer? Whether you won
Back to School: Saving on College Textbooks
Fancy meals. A weekend away. A new wardrobe. These are some of the things that can cost LESS than new college textbooks. Save with these tips.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 8/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: How TV Affects Buying Habits! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
Simple Ways to Give Dirty Shoes the Boot
I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you
The Case for Amazon
While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I