Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
The Coverdell Education Savings Account (also known as the Coverdell ESA) is a college savings option that allows you to save money towards your child's college expenses with tax a
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
Today we found some stellar articles on earning extra cash for the holidays, the best things to buy in November, and how families can save in November.
Around springtime last year, as my niece’s university graduation date loomed, I picked out (but waited to buy) what I thought would be an ideal gift: a watch with her alma mater’s
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
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
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Is the courtesy flush dead?
Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
15 Ways to Make Money While You Travel
You can extend your stay and deepen your experience by hustling up side jobs (or even full-time gigs) while you roam. Here's how to do it.
5 Simple Ways to Find Your Passion
Passion, passion, passion. Everyone's telling you to follow your passion. But do you have a clue what yours is or what to do about it?
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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
The Coverdell Education Savings Account (also known as the Coverdell ESA) is a college savings option that allows you to save money towards your child's college expenses with tax a
8 Ways to Reduce Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars. Discover how you can easily and drastically reduce these costs.
Save on Your New Car: Send Mom, Not Dad, to the Dealer
A lot of people think that knowing about cars is the domain of men. But when it comes to buying a vehicle, women might get better deals.
Investing Advice by the Decade: Ages 11-20
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
A Simple Guide to Socially Responsible Investing
We all want to do right and do well. Make a difference in the world as your returns roll in with socially responsible investing.
Could you determine someone's creditworthiness by his or her looks?
Today I read about an interesting study done by Rice University on the correlation between trustworthiness and looks. The researchers utilized the popular peer to peer lending sit
Best Money Tips: Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on earning extra cash for the holidays, the best things to buy in November, and how families can save in November.
Gifts For Grads
Around springtime last year, as my niece’s university graduation date loomed, I picked out (but waited to buy) what I thought would be an ideal gift: a watch with her alma mater’s
Buy These 9 Christmas Gifts Now and Save
Make your Christmas shopping list, shop it now, store 'til December, and you won't have to check it — or your bank account — twice.
4 Reasons Why Starting a Small Business is Easier than You Think
I started a thriving business at home doing what I love. Learn how you can overcome the common excuses and do the same!
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
Grocery Jargon: 10 Terms to Know Before You Hit the Aisles
Food labels are covered with feel-good terms these days — but what does "natural," "organic," or "grass fed" really mean? Find out here.
Making Home Affordable expanded again - borrowers allowed to refinance loans up to 125 percent of value
When the Obama administration first announced the details of the Making Home Affordable program in March, the guidelines for the refinance portion stated that the loan refinanced c
10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Buy in Bulk
You know buying in bulk is a great way to save. From meat to paint, go beyond warehouse store basics with this collection of bulk buy surprises.
4 Reasons Why You Don't Have Financial Common Sense (and How to Get It)
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
Best Money Tips: Screw It, I'm Buying an Air Conditioner
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. In this edition, we'll share with you how to stay cool, quit your job, learn from metaphors, make money from your crafts, and more!