Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
Finding time to pack your lunch for work each day can feel pretty overwhelming. Trying to be creative about it can be even more frustrating. Following are several categories of sug
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
How Just $5 a Day Can Improve Your Financial Future
Want to improve your financial future? All you need is $5 per day.
The 5 Best Sites to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you have the knitting needle knack or the tablesaw talent, earn extra cash from your crafty skills by selling your stuff online. Here's where.
7 Easy Lunch Ideas for Work
Don't be intimidated by brown-bagging it — having a fast, tasty work lunch can be easy and inexpensive. Just follow these tips.
8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started
These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.
13 Smart Garage Sale Bargain Hunting Tricks
Garage sales can be full of amazing finds — and you'll bring home more of them if you come armed with these bargain hunting tricks.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
Simplify Your Life With These 27 Monthly Subscription Services
From on-demand TV to on-demand TV dinners, your life could get a whole lot easier with these monthly subscription services.
How to Win a Fraud Dispute With Your Credit Card Company
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
5 Financial Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!
How to Brown Bag it With Style
Finding time to pack your lunch for work each day can feel pretty overwhelming. Trying to be creative about it can be even more frustrating. Following are several categories of sug
21 Things You Should Make Your Kids Pay For
Instead of buying that shiny new toy for your kiddoes, maybe they should pay for it.
3 Online Affiliate Programs That Can Make You Extra Cash
Looking for ways to bring in some extra cash? These affiliate programs might be the answer.
The Best Credit Cards for Back to School Shopping
The right credit card can mean big savings for your back to school shopping. These are the best ones to use for this fall.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
How to Deal With a Rude Neighbor
Your neighbors can make a great community — or they can make a great community unpleasant. Learn how to deal with not-so-friendly folks.
Stop Believing These 5 Myths About IRAs
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
101 Ways to Save Money Around the House
Saving extra dollars around the house is like finding money in the couch — and lots more fun. How much will you find?
3 Sources for Freelance Work at Home Jobs
Freelance work at home jobs are easier dreamed about than found, it sometimes seems. Here are three free ones I like to check on a regular basis.