For the frequent traveler, Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world. Is it possible, however, that the popular social netw
You expect to spend your retirement years living in Costa Rica. Your spouse expects to stay local and join the golf club.
And you don’t figure this out until the day before you re
Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t
Shouldn’t hotels offer a peaceful atmosphere for a few hours of sleep? After nearly two decades of business and leisure travel, I’ve refined my strategy for carving out a bit of re
There's a seeming tradeoff between freedom and security: You can stick with the day job or chuck it to live your dream--if you're willing to give up the security of the regular pa
A lot of people think that banks have high security, but the most fortified brick-and-mortar institution in my town is the local Comcast office. This is where you have to go to dro
Are you skipping dessert because it just costs too much, either in money, time, or calories? Skip no more! Read on for ideas to make dessert easy, affordable, and healthier than ev
It's smart to cut costs in the kitchen and pantry with discount staples. Boost their flavor (and mealtime enjoyment) with a few pricier, higher quality ingredients.
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the savings that small businesses can realize by taking advantage of warehouse deals. Are the savings significant? What can “new memb
Once you hang your “open for business” sign, the hard part begins! Finding clients to pay you for your products or services can be the most challenging aspect of starting and runni
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Facebook For Budget Travelers
For the frequent traveler, Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world. Is it possible, however, that the popular social netw
Are You and Your Spouse Planning the Same Retirement?
You expect to spend your retirement years living in Costa Rica. Your spouse expects to stay local and join the golf club. And you don’t figure this out until the day before you re
Best Money Tips: Spending $0 on Entertainment
Today we found some awesome articles on spending $0 on entertainment, setting up a dorm-room kitchen, and what social networks you should use.
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Morning Commute
If you're lucky enough to have reliable public transportation, you're lucky enough to have a few extra moments of you-time. Make the most of it!
A Better Way to Rank America's Colleges
How should an American University be judged? By how well it serves the public good in three fundamental ways.
You Don't Need a Retirement Plan — You Need a Financial Independence Plan
If planning for retirement is your primary financial goal, you may be doing it wrong.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/21, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Garage Sales! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
What to Expect When You're Expecting a Huge Credit Card Bill
That hefty credit card bill finding it's way to your mailbox is packing a punch — and to more than just your wallet.
Find and Track Deals on Twitter: The Ultimate Guide
Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t
Tips for Sounder Sleep at Hotels
Shouldn’t hotels offer a peaceful atmosphere for a few hours of sleep? After nearly two decades of business and leisure travel, I’ve refined my strategy for carving out a bit of re
Security is an illusion. Freedom is real.
There's a seeming tradeoff between freedom and security: You can stick with the day job or chuck it to live your dream--if you're willing to give up the security of the regular pa
10 Smart and Frugal Uses for Epsom Salt
Instead of buying expensive cleaners and beauty products, you can save a ton of cash if you use good old fashioned epsom salt instead.
Looking at Your Expenses with New Eyes
A lot of people think that banks have high security, but the most fortified brick-and-mortar institution in my town is the local Comcast office. This is where you have to go to dro
Eat Dessert, Save!
Are you skipping dessert because it just costs too much, either in money, time, or calories? Skip no more! Read on for ideas to make dessert easy, affordable, and healthier than ev
10 Flavorful Foods Worth Splurging On
It's smart to cut costs in the kitchen and pantry with discount staples. Boost their flavor (and mealtime enjoyment) with a few pricier, higher quality ingredients.
Women: How and Why to Take Charge of Your Finances
Women live longer than men yet set aside less money for retirement. Learn how you can become more financially independent today.
Sam's Club Giving Away a Free Membership and $100 Gift Certificate to One Lucky Wise Bread Reader
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the savings that small businesses can realize by taking advantage of warehouse deals. Are the savings significant? What can “new memb
8 Signs You're Committing Financial Infidelity
Does your partner know everything they need to know about your finances?
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 11/28, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Thanksgiving! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
How to Find Freelance Clients - Part One
Once you hang your “open for business” sign, the hard part begins! Finding clients to pay you for your products or services can be the most challenging aspect of starting and runni