In my first job out of college, I was on 12,000 English pounds per year. That was back in London in 1996, i was single, lived with two friends and only had rent and travel to pay for. And I still remember how tough that was. [more]
I have a business and offer writing services so, on occasion, I have been asked to write business plans. Those making such requests are generally very eager, convinced of their
Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h
It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
We often get stuck in arbitrary things. We make excuses. We try to find shortcuts, and we try to do all these things that in the end only prevent us from reaching our goals.
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
The weekend is the perfect time to catch up on things you're behind on, get started on tasks you've been putting off, and recharge your body and mind. [more]
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
How to live on $12,000 a year
In my first job out of college, I was on 12,000 English pounds per year. That was back in London in 1996, i was single, lived with two friends and only had rent and travel to pay for. And I still remember how tough that was. [more]
Business Plan Basics
I have a business and offer writing services so, on occasion, I have been asked to write business plans. Those making such requests are generally very eager, convinced of their
5 Surprises When Downsizing to a Condo
Condo living is a common way to downsize. But for homeowners making the leap, it comes with a few surprises you may not expect.
Nintendo giving away free non-slip jackets for Wii remotes
Recently a very good friend of mine told me about a mishap that involved his 8 year old son, a Wii remote and a large, expensive flat-screen LCD TV. Needless to say he wasn't h
Put it in a Pie for Fast, Frugal Food
Are you running out of fresh ideas for supper? Are you also running out of meat and fresh veggies? Pie shells are the best trick
How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
4 New Year Budget Resolutions You Should Make Now
Chances are you'll make one or two financial resolutions on New Year's Eve. All we're saying is: Why wait?
5 Times It's Okay to Close a Credit Card
You know the drill — closing a credit card can damage your credit score. But sometimes, it might be the right move.
Ask the Readers: Would You Donate to the Government?
Tell us if you would donate to the government and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to turn an $1800 stimulus check into $1980.
It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it the
Flashback Friday: Our 61 Best Home Improvement Hacks Ever
Giving your home a makeover can be expensive. But with our 61 brilliant home improvement hacks, your house will sparkle and your budget will survive.
50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
Should You Invest in Start-Ups?
A sleek new startup may have all the merits of style, but is it a good fit for your investment portfolio?
4 Deadly Mistakes You Must Avoid When Pursuing Your Dreams
We often get stuck in arbitrary things. We make excuses. We try to find shortcuts, and we try to do all these things that in the end only prevent us from reaching our goals.
Family Finances, Entrepreneurship, and More with Canadian Finance Blog's Tom Drake
Check out our interview with Tom for tips on living frugally as a family, entrepreneurship, and his favorite ways to use Skype!
How will the federal minimum wage increase affect you?
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
40+ Cheap or Free Ways to Make the Most of the Weekend
The weekend is the perfect time to catch up on things you're behind on, get started on tasks you've been putting off, and recharge your body and mind. [more]
Best Money Tips: Ways Families Can Save Money in February
Today we found some great articles on ways families can save in February, side hustle ideas, and smarter ways to give to charity.
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t