I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
Recently rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in America and states such as Arizona and New Mexico are adopting laws that mandate the practice for new buildings. Here are
Most people are under the impression that, while eating natural is better, it's also more expensive. And I'll grant that, sometimes, this is true. However, while having processed f
A long time ago, I had an idea. I was working a regular job, but I realized that what I wanted to do was be a writer. I figured that I could make some money writing, but not necess
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
I recently found myself sitting around a dinner table in Hawaii with a number of new traveling acquaintances. We met at the place of accommodation we were staying at, and enjoyed e
Retirement for Stay-at-Home Parents
Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her
What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College
The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.
The 5 Best 3D Televisions
With Black Friday sales approaching, you might be considering buying a new 3D TV — if so, make it one of these top picks.
6 Unique Ways to Eat Watermelon
You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.
How to Conserve Water by Harvesting Rain or Snow
Recently rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in America and states such as Arizona and New Mexico are adopting laws that mandate the practice for new buildings. Here are
9 Old Kitchen Tools You Can Flip for Cash
What's hiding in the back of your kitchen drawers and cabinets? Cash, that's what.
Stock a Natural Food Pantry for Less
Most people are under the impression that, while eating natural is better, it's also more expensive. And I'll grant that, sometimes, this is true. However, while having processed f
The 10 Kinds of People Who Get Rich (and How They Do It)
What kind of people get rich? See if you have some of these 10 traits and habits common to the wealthy — and learn how you can start amassing riches.
Health Care Reform: Good for People Like Me
A long time ago, I had an idea. I was working a regular job, but I realized that what I wanted to do was be a writer. I figured that I could make some money writing, but not necess
15 Ways to Prevent Your Smartphone From Wasting Data
It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.
The 5 Best Shower Curtains
Give your bathroom a whole new life with just one item. Use any of these shower curtains and your bathroom will look bold and brand-new.
Are You Saving Too Much Money?
Is there such a thing as too much savings? Let's find out.
6 Unexpected Benefits of Solo Travel
There's no need to travel with a crowd. Seeing the world solo is often the best way to see it.
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.
4 Benefits to Wearing a Pedometer at Home
From improving your health to interacting with your kids more, there are compelling reasons to wear a pedometer — even if you spend all day at home.
16 Home Purchases for Under $10 That Are Well Worth the Money
Sometimes being frugal is about making do. These 16 home essentials will make your life easier — and none of them cost more than 10 bucks.
Moving? 3 Things to Take, and 3 Things to Leave Behind
Moving is the worst and figuring out what stays with your old house and what comes with you is not as simple as it seems.
How to Spend Less On Last-Minute Holiday Travel
You don't need to empty your bank account just to get out of town for the holidays.
How to Use British Airways Points on U.S. Flights
Believe it or not, you can put those British Airways points to good use on U.S. flights.