Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
Today we found articles on how to make better decisions, things to remove from your resume, and how to get around Amazon’s $49 free shipping minimum without getting Prime.
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Do you have a tip for making sure your tax money comes back to you at the end of every year? Give us your views and insights into tax refunds now (before the year runs out), and we
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
How to Survive a Road Trip
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when you pack-up the car and depart on a summer road trip. [more]
8 Times to Avoid Dividend Stocks
Dividends can be a neat way to watch "free money" roll in, but beware. Sometimes you're better off without the cash.
11 Cool Jobs for Outdoorsy Types
If sitting behind a desk makes you cringe, these outdoor jobs might be perfect for you.
Exposed: Magazine subscription rates complete BS.
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
Search Online for a Fix before You Toss that Broken Gadget
My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti
How to Keep Peer Pressure From Destroying Your Finances
Keeping up with the Joneses is keeping too many of us in debt.
The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
Best Money Tips: How to Make Better Decisions
Today we found articles on how to make better decisions, things to remove from your resume, and how to get around Amazon’s $49 free shipping minimum without getting Prime.
Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
Our houses are getting bigger, but what about our needs? If you're ready to build or buy a new home, maybe it's time to decide how much is too much.
Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday
Today we found some awesome articles on saving $1,000 by Black Friday, finding the right life insurance policy, and getting the best deal on a fridge.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
6 Ways Greed Is Keeping You Poor
"Greed is good," goes the famous line. After all, isn't greed a natural way to amass wealth? Not exactly.
9 Stocking Stuffers for Techies
What can you stuff into a tech-lover’s stocking? Any of these wee gadgets!
Buying a Rental Car? Here's What You Need to Know
From mileage and maintenance, to costs and red flags, here's everything you need to know about buying a former rental car.
How to Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards
You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.
Ask The Readers: Are You Getting Your Tax Refund this Year? (Answer to win $10!)
Do you have a tip for making sure your tax money comes back to you at the end of every year? Give us your views and insights into tax refunds now (before the year runs out), and we
How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
8 Airline Fees That Are Actually Worth Paying
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.
The $5 Gadget That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars
Split the cost of your medication in half by simply doubling the dose and splitting the pills in half.
20+ Freebies for College Students
Making ends meet on a student's budget is challenging, but these 25 freebies make it at least it alittle easier.