A key part of financial planning is goal setting. With the help of a conservative economic forecast and a common financial equation, you can plan how to reach it.
We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
Many brands offer them: satisfaction-guaranteed rebates. While this helps to build reputation in the industry and gives genuinely disgruntled consumers an easy fix for their probl
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
Still trying to decide if a day job or the freelance life is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of both.
9 Cool Things You Didn't Know Skype Can Do
Skype offers screen sharing, file sending, Wi-Fi, searchable chat rooms, SMS, phone numbers, low rates for calling mobiles and landlines and more!
How Much Money Will You Have in 30 Years?
A key part of financial planning is goal setting. With the help of a conservative economic forecast and a common financial equation, you can plan how to reach it.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 6/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Having a Frugal 4th of July! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
7 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your First House
Buying a house? Before you rush in, review this list for first-time buyers.
How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More
We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 12/02
Today's great deals include $50 off Kindle Fire HDX 7", 50% off Mattel and Fisher-Price toys, Plantronics Bluetooth Headset $19.99, and more!
6 "Tourist Towns" That Are Actually Great to Live In
They may look picture-perfect on a postcard, but these tourist towns are also ideal spots to put down roots.
Down-To-Earth Financial Advice From A Mountain-Climbing Adviser
I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor by financial adviser Bill Schultheis. He's an index-fund investor and discusses his rationale for investing in non-managed fund
10 Ways to Do Less Laundry
Step away from the spin cycle! Here are ways to keep your laundry out of the washing machine for as long as humanly possible.
Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
The 5 Best Surround Sound Speakers
If you're saving money by watching movies at home, make your home entertainment system extraordinary with these surround sound speakers.
11 Things That Are Worth the Money
Even when you're cutting back, making room in your budget for these 11 things will help ensure a happy, healthy life.
How to Tell If a Car Service Plan Is Worth It
When the finance writer offers you all those car deal add-ons, "No" is usually the right answer. Here's one you might say "Yes" to.
8 Cheap Ways to Save Money on Gas
Here's a list of strategies, products, and more to help push the price at the pump back a bit and keep your wallet and tank full.
The 5 Best Electric Skillets
Whether you need extra cooking space or don't have an oven, an electric skillet can greatly improve your cooking experience.
5 Best Cities for Going Car-Free
If you're thinking of ditching your car for a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, these are the cities you need to live in.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in July 2012
Potect your wallet and spend your money wisely in July! Read through for the best and worst things to buy this month.
How Dissatisfied Do You Need to Be to Use a Satisfaction-Guaranteed Rebate?
Many brands offer them: satisfaction-guaranteed rebates. While this helps to build reputation in the industry and gives genuinely disgruntled consumers an easy fix for their probl
The 6 Worst Resolutions Most of Us Will Make for 2014
You'll probably be making one (or more) of these terrible — and common — New Year Resolutions. Here's how to make them stick.