Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
Driving for Uber and not entirely sure you're covered? This guide will help.
Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
Make hosting a dinner party a lot less stressful — and a lot more fun — with with these easy, make-ahead dishes.
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
Got a skunk stinking up your property? Learn from one writer's successful (and failed) attempts at skunk removal before losing your mind over a skunk.
First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Here's Why Credit Scores and Reports Are Not the Same
Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.
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.
What Kind of Auto Insurance Do Uber Drivers Need?
Driving for Uber and not entirely sure you're covered? This guide will help.
5 Times Personal Loans May Be Better Than Credit Cards
Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.
9 Signs Your Identity Was Stolen
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
15 Easy Dinner Party Dishes You Can Make in Advance
Make hosting a dinner party a lot less stressful — and a lot more fun — with with these easy, make-ahead dishes.
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
How to Get Rid of a Skunk Without Losing Your Dignity
Got a skunk stinking up your property? Learn from one writer's successful (and failed) attempts at skunk removal before losing your mind over a skunk.
Watch Out for These 5 Last Minute Home Buying Costs
First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
Don't Get Audited! How Your Side Gig Needs to Handle Taxes
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!
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.
Architect, Designer, or Contractor: Who Should You Hire for Your Project?
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
15 Surprising Insurance Policies You Might Need
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.