The pressure's on! Learn how to relax and stay calm at crunchtime, and learn how to manage stress over the long haul to make crunchtime less frequent and intense.
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
You know that the green lifestyle is often also a frugal lifestyle, but Wise Bread writer Max Wong shows you how you can take both to a whole new level.
Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.
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Cheers to the Holidays: 10 Affordable Wines Perfect for the Season
Finish your holiday table right with one of these delicious — and reasonably priced — bottles of wine.
Banish Stress: Easy Ways to Get Calm Now and Forever
The pressure's on! Learn how to relax and stay calm at crunchtime, and learn how to manage stress over the long haul to make crunchtime less frequent and intense.
Now Is the Best Time in Years to Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer
A credit card balance transfer is a good first step toward debt reduction and a sounder financial footing. Here's why you shouldn't wait to use one.
How to Keep Your Kid's Rich Friends From Ruining Your Budget
When your kid has a rich friend, it can be hard to keep them in a frugal mindset. Here's how to remedy that.
Book Review: The Trap
For more than two years now writing at Wise Bread, my whole thesis has been that frugality leads to freedom—if you can live cheaply enough, you can choose whatever work calls you,
5 Questions Couples Must Ask Before Retirement
Marriage and money mean being on the same page. Don't forget your retirement, too!
The 5 Best Bidet Seats
Think bidets are just a European way to use the bathroom? Think again. Use any of these bidet seats and you'll see why they're so popular.
How I Saved $30,000 and Helped the Earth at the Same Time
You know that the green lifestyle is often also a frugal lifestyle, but Wise Bread writer Max Wong shows you how you can take both to a whole new level.
Is Unlimited Data Still a Thing?
Ah, remember the time we could get unlimited data on our phone plans? Whatever happened to that?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save? (Chance to win $20!)
We want to hear your tips for squirreling away some funds. If you share your answer, you'll be entered to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
IRS Delays Start of Tax Filing for Some Taxpayers in 2011
The IRS announced that certain taxpayers will have to wait until late February 2011 to file taxes. Read on to see if you are affected by this delay.
3 Snow-Day Recipes to Help You Weather the Storm
Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
How to Make Money With Peer-to-Peer Lending Service Prosper
Unleash your inner banker with Prosper, the peer-to-peer lending service. Low investment minimums and a variety of risk thresholds make it easy.
Self-Employed? Tips for Taking Time Off Without Trauma
When you are you own boss, it can be hard to justify a vacation in terms of both time and money. These tips can help ease the burden.
7 Ways to Improve Your Work Reputation
In the office, talk is cheap. The walk is what counts. If you want to burnish your work rep, you've got to act the part — consistently.
The Worst Investments You Can Make
If your idea of investing is ensuring that you'll never see your money again, then we have some great investment suggestions for you.
It Was on Sale…Now How Do I Cook It?
Buying meat and produce on sale is a great idea...if you know how to cook it. Learn how to tackle preparing intimidating new foods.
9 Easy Ways to Turn a Terrible Day Around
So you're having a bad day. Here's how easy it is to make it a good one.
The 5 Best UPS Backup Batteries
Power surges and outages can zap your sensitive electronics. Keep your gear from getting fried with one of these best five UPS backup batteries.