July 22nd, 2010

Utilities will soon detail daily power use. Here is a peek at the future.
July 22nd, 2010
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to five word summaries. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.
1. Handling house sale proceeds
2. Helping a declining parent
3. Chasing a dream
4. Moving forward with bad policy
5. Spending choices on children
6. Cashing out stock options
7. Who is Trent politically?
8. Soda
9. Handling ...
July 21st, 2010

Santa Claus is one of our most recognizable holiday characters, known for his love of children, holiday spirit, and giving personality. Most people would agree that Santa is a good guy. He gives unselfishly and the only thing he asks for in return is good behavior. However, has anyone ever asked what this all costs Santa? Could Santa be getting ...
July 21st, 2010
Every time we discuss the subject of frugal living, someone somewhere always brings up opportunity cost. It goes something like this. "…my time is worth a whole lot more. If I’m going ...
July 21st, 2010

Web sites connect lenders and borrowers of clothes, tools and more.
July 21st, 2010
It’s raining outside. My children want to go to the park.
That means it’s time to come up with an indoor solution. That means, of course, that it’s time for an elaborate blanket-and-chairs fort in the living room.
Live Within My Means? How? It’s not too hard to live within your means if you just follow one rule: ...
July 20th, 2010

I had a really bad banking experience last week – actually, it took place over 7 days and is still not quite over. I was going to blog about it and rat out the bank, but then some halfway decent customer service changed my mind. When I logged into my account today and saw YET ANOTHER FEE, I changed it back ...
July 20th, 2010
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you the 6 things every home should have in their pantry, some hairstyling tips for balding men, and why Suze Orman ...
July 20th, 2010

As more cards mull fees, a look at when it makes sense to pay up.