For some time now, we've had good success drawing on the decades from the 1950s through the 1990s for our retro. Some bolder types have even made some use of the 1890s and 1920s--
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.
One of the best ways to manage a budget and control your money is to actively track spending. All of these apps and online tools make tracking your expenses easy.
Friendships are regularly damaged or lost from loans going sour. These are loans that were given and received with the best of intentions, yet few friendships can bear this pressur
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Wise Bread is a great source of personal finance basics, but only one thing beats a proper, quality financial education — a FREE high quality financial education.
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For some time now, we've had good success drawing on the decades from the 1950s through the 1990s for our retro. Some bolder types have even made some use of the 1890s and 1920s--
End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes
Potatoes have gotten a rep as starchy and fattening. But recent studies suggest potatoes may contribute to weight loss, and they're as inexpensive and full of nutrition as ever.
10 Sites and Apps to Help You Track Your Spending and Stick to Your Budget
One of the best ways to manage a budget and control your money is to actively track spending. All of these apps and online tools make tracking your expenses easy.
80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less
There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.
10 Cool Tool Gifts for Fixer Uppers
For the DIYer nothing brings holiday cheer as well as the right tool for the job. Find it in this collection of gifts that get 'er done.
9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used
Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
6 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Buy a Car
You're ready for a shiny new set of wheels. All you need to do is make these important money moves, first.
8 Sneaky Ways Wholesale Clubs Get You to You Spend More
You'll never shop at Sam's Club or Costco the same way again.
Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer
Friendships are regularly damaged or lost from loans going sour. These are loans that were given and received with the best of intentions, yet few friendships can bear this pressur
6 Ways to Get College Kids Home for the Holidays for Cheap
Your college kid likely wants to hang at home on their much-earned holiday break. Get them back to the nest without going broke.
25 Simple Ways to Change Up Your Routine and Love Your Day
Stuck in a rut? Get out with these 25 ways to shake up your day and make it great!
This Is the One Skill You Need If You Want to Work for Yourself
You've dreamed of starting a business (or maybe you already have) but if you don't master this entrepreneurial skill, your enterprise will be doomed.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Flashback Friday: 59 Tips to Help You Nail That Job Interview
Have a big job interview coming up? Don't worry, with our guide to help, you got this!
The Surprising Truth of Investing: Mediocre Advice Is Best
While you might wish for superior investing advice, it turns out mediocre advice is really all you need.
10 Places to Get Free Personal Finance Classes
Wise Bread is a great source of personal finance basics, but only one thing beats a proper, quality financial education — a FREE high quality financial education.
How to Handle Credit Card Debt When You're Unemployed
Credit card debt while unemployed feels like insult added to injury. But you can pull through: Here's how.
28 Innovative Uses for Binder Clips
What can you do with binder clips? The question should really be "what can't you do?" From kitchen hacks to children's toys, check out the many uses for this little office gadget.
5 Voices to Tune Out When Managing Your Finances
Money is complicated and advice is often welcome. Just know that much of the money advice you hear may actually cost you. A lot.
Stop Slouching! 5 Ways to Improve Your Posture
Studies show a link between poor posture and poor health. Make your mother proud; stop slouching with these five simple ways to improve your posture.