HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg
Forget the stuffy wallpaper at your great aunt's house — these trendy wallpaper projects are super stylish. How will you put wallpaper to creative use?
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
I've never bought a lottery ticket, but I do often buy extended warranties. Why? Because I am brutal on my possessions. I drop them, I spill things on them, I crash them into thing
You can have a gluten-free pizza at home without spending $9 on a mix at the store. This recipe will keep the gluten out of your diet, the money in your wallet, and won't scare yo
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly
When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,
8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value
First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.
6 Stocks to Buy Before Black Friday
'Tis the season to take advantage of a holiday bull market.
CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan
Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg
15 Fantastic Chalkboard Paint Projects
From party favors to fridge and pantry organizers, these chalkboard paint projects will spiff up your space, and help you remember what's in it!
17 Creative, No-Mess Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
Help your homebound kid avoid the boredom blues by keeping them occupied with these no-mess activities.
6 Times You Should Always Rent Clothes Instead of Buy
Prom, weddings, black tie, and more. Here's when renting fancy clothes makes the most sense.
7 Basic Sewing Tricks That Will Save You Money
Save money and add another DIY skill to your wheelhouse by mending your own damaged clothing. Start with these techniques!
Big List of Things to be Happy About
When life gets frustrating, challenging, or just plain annoying, it helps remember (and celebrate) these little joys.
This Is Why Your Credit Limit Was Lowered
Your credit limit is not a fixed number. If it went down, here's why.
10 Wonderful Ways to Use Wallpaper
Forget the stuffy wallpaper at your great aunt's house — these trendy wallpaper projects are super stylish. How will you put wallpaper to creative use?
Miser v. Stunna: A Case Study
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
10 Ways to Improve Your Decision-Making Skills
Whether it's something as big as a career move or as small as what you're having for dinner, follow these tips to help make great decisions.
The Psychology of Money: How a T-Shirt Equals a Taco
Sometimes, really understanding your finances doesn't mean knowing the numbers — it means knowing how many tacos you can buy.
5 Downsides of a Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage may sound like a good plan in retirement, but beware — these loans are not without their drawbacks.
Regifting: A Simple How-To Guide
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. It's OK to regift as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.
Are Extended Warranties Ever a Good Deal?
I've never bought a lottery ticket, but I do often buy extended warranties. Why? Because I am brutal on my possessions. I drop them, I spill things on them, I crash them into thing
Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Easy Pizza Crust
You can have a gluten-free pizza at home without spending $9 on a mix at the store. This recipe will keep the gluten out of your diet, the money in your wallet, and won't scare yo
Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)
If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.