Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
I am familiar with the meaning of hippies and yuppies, but today I heard a funny new word for a demographic of people - yawns. YAWN stands for Young and Wealthy but Normal. It i
Looking for some work? Maybe a part time gig or a fresh start in a new industry? We speak with an expert who tells us what businesses are looking for in their next round of holid
Unless you're mowing the South 40, an electric mower is powerful enough to get the job done. Tame your lawn with the GreenWorks 3 in 1 Electric Lawn Mower.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The 3 Best TV Shows About Money
Kick back in front of the tube while learning a thing or two from these three informative, and entertaining, TV shows about money.
Good Debt, Bad Debt
Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.
6 Affordable Kid-Free Vacation Ideas
You've earned some time away from the kiddos. These trips will let you enjoy some kid-free time without breaking the bank.
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.
Making Do With Help From Mom And Dad
Ever wonder how the person with about the same salary as you lives in a fully furnished apartment, enjoys Caribbean vacations, and is setting aside money for retirement while yo
How to Shop Online Safely
With the uptake in online shopping, so does online crime. Thankfully, there are a few easy things we can do to avoid becoming a victim of it.
The 5 Best Shampoos
Keeping your hair soft, shiny, and clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos and your hair will always look fab.
Stop Making These 10 Bogus Retirement Savings Excuses
Your nest egg needs attention now if you want to ease smoothly into retirement later. No more excuses!
Are You a Yawn?
I am familiar with the meaning of hippies and yuppies, but today I heard a funny new word for a demographic of people - yawns. YAWN stands for Young and Wealthy but Normal. It i
What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
Evolve Your Money Management Beyond the Budget
Budgeting can be complicated, tedious, and inflexible. But for some, there's a simpler, more reliable way to accomplish the same thing.
Use Holiday Hiring to Get Your Next Job – And Keep it!
Looking for some work? Maybe a part time gig or a fresh start in a new industry? We speak with an expert who tells us what businesses are looking for in their next round of holid
10 Hidden Housing Costs New Homeowners Don't Expect
Buying a house comes with tons of hidden costs — and newbie buyers tend to overlook these 10 big ones.
5 Money Saving Travel Gadgets
From clean water to dependable Wi-Fi, these money-saving travel gadgets have your next big trip covered.
Stuff We Love: A Lightweight Electric Lawn Mower
Unless you're mowing the South 40, an electric mower is powerful enough to get the job done. Tame your lawn with the GreenWorks 3 in 1 Electric Lawn Mower.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.
10 Local Charities That Could Use Your Stuff
Start your holiday giving early (and help people and animals in your community) by donating goods to these sometimes overlooked organizations.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Don't Ever Stop
It's Day Five of your debt repayment and you're on a roll, now. Keep up the great work and keep going after you've reached your goal!
8 Fees You Need to Stop Paying Right Now
Save hundreds of dollars a year by dropping these useless fees from your life.