Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
LinkedIn is a key career development tool, but it's only one tool. If you aren't using these other online job services, you're limiting your job opportunities.
Today we found some great articles on common mistakes in a family budget, creative ways to use tape, and why you may be spending more money in fall than summer.
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10 Things to Do for Under $5 in the Omaha Metro Area
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
A Low APR Secured Credit Card: Excent Secured
Rebuild or build your credit rating with a low APR secured credit card.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
Are You Being Ripped off at the Gas Station?
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
8 Job-Hunting Tools That Are More Important Than LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a key career development tool, but it's only one tool. If you aren't using these other online job services, you're limiting your job opportunities.
You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
12 Things You Didn't Know About Retirement
Everyone knows the basics about retirement, but there are still some surprises hidden in the complexity. Test your retirement knowledge!
Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car
Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.
How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal
From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?
How to Survive the 5 Most Common Emergency Situations
While major disasters are thankfully rare, plenty of small emergencies can catch us unawares. Here's what you should be watching and preparing for.
Occupy Wall Street, the 99%, and All That
Some say that the Occupy Wall Street movement lacks a clear message. But to one writer, what they're saying is perfectly clear.
Best Money Tips: Common Mistakes in Your Family Budget
Today we found some great articles on common mistakes in a family budget, creative ways to use tape, and why you may be spending more money in fall than summer.
8 Green Products That Aren't
Pretty packaging may boast an eco-friendly product, but too often green is only skin deep. Beware of greenwashing!
Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
Save Money by Shopping at the Craft Store — Even If You're Not a Crafter
Craft stores aren't just for crafters. Your local craft store has plenty of good home decor buys and super cheap gifts, no assembly required.
The Only 5 Rules of Home Buying You Need to Know
Buying a home can be seem scary — and complicated. But if you keep these basics in mind, you'll soon have the home of your dreams.
8 Questions to Always Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Purchase
Avoid buyer's remorse later — and keep more of your money now — by checking in with yourself before you spend on costlies.