I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
I've finally found a store that, regular as clockwork, puts great items on sale. And when I say sale, I don't mean 20% off, or even 50% off. I'm talking about 75%-90% off. The
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
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10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
Renting a home is more than just finding the right place. Make sure you know everything up front by asking these important questions first.
Welcome All You Magazine Readers: Q & A With Linsey Knerl
I’m so excited to be featured in the newest issue of All You Magazine! Many of you have come here to learn more about Wise Bread, my blogging career, or just life as a work-at-home
9 Restaurant Secret Menu Items That'll Actually Save you Money
Hack the menu at your favorite spot and save some money on your next meal or drink. You'll never order the same way again.
6 Ways to Invest When You're In Debt
Investing and paying down debt? Yep, you read correctly. It's possible!
Buy. Sell. Make a Profit. Thanks Office Depot.
I've finally found a store that, regular as clockwork, puts great items on sale. And when I say sale, I don't mean 20% off, or even 50% off. I'm talking about 75%-90% off. The
Would You Drive One of the 10 Smallest Cars Ever Made?
Car designers have been creating small, practical runabouts for decades. Here are 10 fun and cute cars you probably won't ever see parked at Costco.
Are You Saving Too Much Money?
Is there such a thing as too much savings? Let's find out.
The 10 Dirtiest, Germiest, Grossest Things You Live With Everyday
Ten reasons you may never touch anything ever again.
12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies
If you went overboard stocking school supplies this year, don't fret. There's plenty of cool re-uses for your plethora of pencils and erasers.
The Art of Asking for Fewer Gifts
Asking friends and family to give you fewer gifts can be met with confusion or even hostility. But if it's done with careful consideration, you can make everyone happy.
The 5 Best Ice Cream Scoops
Filling a cone with frozen ice cream isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these ice cream scoops and you can enjoy your summer treat in no time.
7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers
We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.
8 Signs You're Making All the Right Moves for Retirement
It's hard to know if you're saving enough for a comfy retirement. Look for these indicators that you're on the right track.
14 Fun Winter Staycation Ideas
You don't have to break the bank to get some R&R this winter. Get away (without going too far) with these fun winter staycations.
4 Vacation Destinations Where Eating Healthy Is Surprisingly Cheap
If you vacation in the following countries, you can actually eat healthy for very little money.
55 Ways I Saved (or Considered Saving) Time and Money Planning my Wedding
A frugal and fabulous wedding is at your fingertips. Say "I Do" to these amazing money-saving tips!
Should You Talk to Friends About Money?
Friendship is one of the most important things in the world — but should you talk about money with your friends? Or is it unavoidable?
But I Don't Want To! Secrets to Self-Motivation
There are only a few things that really motivate us, such as fear, money, love, and hate. But what happens when these aren't enough to get us going?
Frugal Transport--bicycling
Three years ago I started bicycling to work. It was a gradual thing. It took extra planning to ride--there were issues with clothing, issues with carrying stuff on the bike.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]