Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
The question has arisen in our household whether I should be saving more. Should we resort to extreme saving measures during this recession? Should an extreme economy require grea
There are two ways to make a major change in your life. One is to make a series of small changes--this month you might brown-bag your lunch one day a week; next month you might go
Today we found articles on ways to prepare for an economic downturn, tips to help you sleep on a plan like a pro, and affordable DIY kitchen upgrades that are totally worth it.
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
Scammers always try to pass themselves off as legit. Here's why I thought I was getting scammed recently, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work?
I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
Last year I wrote an article about how I used my Vanguard Tax Exempt Money Market Fund as a high yield checkings account, and this week I suddenly got quite a few hits for that art
4 Bad Money Habits You're Teaching Your Kids
Kids are little sponges that soak up every subconscious lesson — including our awful money habits.
Ready For Extreme Saving? Money Saving Advice For An Extreme Economy
The question has arisen in our household whether I should be saving more. Should we resort to extreme saving measures during this recession? Should an extreme economy require grea
Best Online Sites for Building Wealth
No need to shell out for a financial planner or risk going it alone. The Internet has all the tools you need to build your own wealth.
Big changes or small changes?
There are two ways to make a major change in your life. One is to make a series of small changes--this month you might brown-bag your lunch one day a week; next month you might go
25 Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes That Save Time and Money
You don't need a lot of fancy ingredients to put a flavorful meal on the table. Make dinner easy with short grocery lists and basic preparations.
Best Money Tips: How to Prepare for the Next Recession
Today we found articles on ways to prepare for an economic downturn, tips to help you sleep on a plan like a pro, and affordable DIY kitchen upgrades that are totally worth it.
7 Reasons You Shouldn't Invest Like Warren Buffett
What works for the Oracle of Omaha might not necessarily work for you.
7 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Job Hunt
Are you striking out at one job interview after another? Make sure the problem isn't you.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
I'm doing a 90-day series on air and online to help people destroy debt. My first installment concerns the single most important thing you can do: establish goals. Read and watch f
5 Ways to Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Budget
Anxiety and depression can worm their way into many aspects of life — including your money. Here's how to fight back.
7 Famous Houses From Film and TV You Can Buy
These homes are as famous as the stars who "lived" in them. And you can live in one, too!
10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Love Saving Money
Saving money is hard, especially if your savings goals are big. Make saving fun with some simple motivational strategies.
The 5 Best Reusable Straws
Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.
How to Eat Street Food Safely While Traveling
It looks and smells delicious — but how safe is it? Learn how to enjoy food on the road without taking big risks with your digestive track.
How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Scammers always try to pass themselves off as legit. Here's why I thought I was getting scammed recently, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Free magazine subscriptions for all.
It’s not a joke, it’s not a trick — freebizmag.com offers free trade and business magazines, direct to you!
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
How to Freeze Foods That "Don't Freeze Well"
Think you can't freeze it? Think again. Discover the best ways to put "unfreezable" foods on ice.