In my recent post about eBay Motors, I recounted the story of a seemingly worthless car that sold for over $226,000. But this next story is bizarre. What turned out as a sarcastic
Budgets tend to focus on needs--food, shelter, heat, light, transportation, and (of course) taxes. They also provide for wants, but generally the smaller, shorter-term wants--cabl
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It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
Spelling and grammar miscues are embarrassing and irksome — and maybe even career threatening. Trap those errors before they trip you up with a few simple tricks.
We've been talking about pets quite a bit here on Wise Bread: what to feed them, how to treat them affordably, their health and their well-being. We all love our pets, and sometim
Protecting your computer and other tech gadgets from surges isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these power surge protectors and your devices can weather any storm.
Today we found articles ways to save more at Ikea, surprising products and services that don’t require a contract, and tips for a low maintenance garden.
Bringing everything you need on a hike isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hiking backpacks and you'll be prepared for anything on the trail.
In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]
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Bit of fun turns into $10,000
In my recent post about eBay Motors, I recounted the story of a seemingly worthless car that sold for over $226,000. But this next story is bizarre. What turned out as a sarcastic
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Budgets tend to focus on needs--food, shelter, heat, light, transportation, and (of course) taxes. They also provide for wants, but generally the smaller, shorter-term wants--cabl
Who Cares About Where The Stock Market Is Headed?
Where is the stock market headed? Any rally may simply be a "dead cat bounce". And while many investment experts are offering a variety of stock market predictions, some of those
What Was Your Worst Job Ever? Tell us and Win $10!
It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
5 Easy Ways to Avoid Common Spelling and Grammatical Errors
Spelling and grammar miscues are embarrassing and irksome — and maybe even career threatening. Trap those errors before they trip you up with a few simple tricks.
8 Important Reasons to Always Call In Sick When You're Sick
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Care For Your Pet Affordably?
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Best Money Tips: Pack Like a Tetris Pro
Today, get packing tips from a Tetris pro, a guide to the best financial TV programs, lawn care advice, and more!
Simple Guide to Evaluating a Credit Card With an Annual Fee
Cards with annual fees often offer bigger rewards and better perks, but how do you know if you're actually coming out ahead?
The 5 Best Power Surge Protectors
Protecting your computer and other tech gadgets from surges isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these power surge protectors and your devices can weather any storm.
9 Ways Your Lazy Habits Are Costing You
Time to get up off the couch and take control of your financial future. You can do this!
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save at IKEA
Today we found articles ways to save more at Ikea, surprising products and services that don’t require a contract, and tips for a low maintenance garden.
10 Ways You're Wasting Time Without Realizing It
Where has the day gone? Maybe you've wasted it on one or more of these little time sinks.
Are Your Emotions Costing You Money? Take This Quiz
Pity, joy, fear, stress, excitement — emotions are part of life. But if they're dictating how and when you spend your money, you have a problem.
Best Money Tips: How to Drive More Efficiently
Today we found some great articles on ways to drive more efficiently, how to follow up without being pushy, and why positive thinking sucks.
The 5 Best Hiking Backpacks
Bringing everything you need on a hike isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hiking backpacks and you'll be prepared for anything on the trail.
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.
The Senior Resume for High School Students
Resumes aren't just useful for job seekers — they're also great for college-bound students. Learn (and why!) to build a resume for a high schooler.
Why Even Millionaires Aren't Happy About Their Finances
Believe it or not, the super-rich are not always super-happy — and often for the same reasons the rest of us aren't.
The AMAZON URL hack generator. Save big $$$.
In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]