Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 by summer, preparing for an enjoyable retirement, and money saving skills for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
The most simple-minded measure of your standard of living is how much money you spend: spending more equals living better. Reality is more complex. There are a lot of ways to li
Today we found articles on ways to enjoy Hawaii without going broke, smart moves for career women this fall, and decorating ideas for a good night’s sleep.
Americans buy more than one billion pounds of pumpkins at Halloween, and the vast majority of those end up in the trash. But at my house, we eat our jack-o-lantern, every last bit
Good mornings make for better days. Make sure you're avoiding these bad habits in order to develop a healthful, relaxing, and productive morning routine.
Giving a gift that doesn't suck is not easy. Instead of focusing on the same old gift ideas, how about trying something that has the potential to change the person's life? It can b
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we share a recipe for homemade poptarts, the right way to rock a t-shirt, and frugal ways to train for a marathon (
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
Your laptop probably holds more critical personal data than anything else you own. Learn how to keep it safe and sound, especially when you're on the road.
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 by summer, preparing for an enjoyable retirement, and money saving skills for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.
5 Ways to Live Better Without Spending More
The most simple-minded measure of your standard of living is how much money you spend: spending more equals living better. Reality is more complex. There are a lot of ways to li
Best Money Tips: How to Enjoy Hawaii Without Going Broke
Today we found articles on ways to enjoy Hawaii without going broke, smart moves for career women this fall, and decorating ideas for a good night’s sleep.
Carving a Pumpkin This Fall? Don't Throw Any of It Away!
Americans buy more than one billion pounds of pumpkins at Halloween, and the vast majority of those end up in the trash. But at my house, we eat our jack-o-lantern, every last bit
Create a Reverse Bucket List to Improve Your Money Management
A "reverse bucket list" — a running tally of all the wonderful things you've already accomplished — can be the perfect personal finance motivator.
A Society of Fear
Society has been organized to make the wage slave/debt slave trap the default path for almost everyone.
5 Times You Shouldn't Refinance Your Mortgage
Thinking of refinancing your mortgage? Hang on — usually a refinance is the right choice, but not always.
This Simple Calculation Will Tell You If You're Getting Your Money's Worth
"Use value" can help you get the most bang for your buck. And it'll probably save you a few bucks, too.
Amazon Prime Benefits and How to Avoid the Price Hike
Prime is being raised by $20. Learn how to get it at a discount (or free!) and why it is still worth it.
12 Things You're Doing Wrong Before Noon (and How to Fix Them)
Good mornings make for better days. Make sure you're avoiding these bad habits in order to develop a healthful, relaxing, and productive morning routine.
Gift-Giving Ideas That Can Change Lives
Giving a gift that doesn't suck is not easy. Instead of focusing on the same old gift ideas, how about trying something that has the potential to change the person's life? It can b
10 Super-Cool Ways to Add Hidden Storage to Your Home
If your living space is cluttered and you just don't know where to put everything, try one of these clever ways to keep your stuff out of sight.
10 Most Expensive Zip Codes in the Country
Housing is probably your biggest expense — but it's probably not this big.
5 "When You're Rich" Dream Buys That Aren't That Great
So, you achieved the American dream, and came into serious money. But before you go spending all that green, a word of warning…
How to Launch Your Second Career
It can be daunting to think about launching a second career. But with a little planning, and a few deep breaths, you'll get there.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: How to Make Homemade Poptarts
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we share a recipe for homemade poptarts, the right way to rock a t-shirt, and frugal ways to train for a marathon (
Weird Money Facts: Why We Throw Money in Fountains
Ever wonder where the tradition of throwing coins into wishing wells originated? Well, read on and wonder no more!
The 5 Best Peelers
Peeling fruit and veggies isn't always easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five peelers and the peeling process will seem much more appealing.
Book Review: The Trap
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
10 Ways to Keep Your Laptop Safe When Traveling
Your laptop probably holds more critical personal data than anything else you own. Learn how to keep it safe and sound, especially when you're on the road.