Whether you want to protect your money from stock market turmoil or a zombie apocalypse, adding gold to your portfolio can be an attractive investment.
Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Meet Meg Favreau, Our Senior Editor
Frugal living is a lot like eating food, and not just because I love both things.
9 Problems You Can't Solve With Money
Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.
Successful Men Carry These 7 Things Around With Them — Do You?
Success is ultimately about the content of one's character — with a little help from the contents of one's pockets, too.
Trade in New Year's Resolutions for Achieving Life Goals
New Year's resolutions are nice. But this year, go a step further and instead of just making a year-long goal, make a goal for life.
7 Biggest Ways Procrastination Hurts Your Finances
Do you like to wait until the last minute? Well, your bad habit could be costing you — literally.
20 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults
Halloween dress up is not just for kids. Preserve your dignity — and your budget — with these classic and frugal costume ideas.
While Waiting for Rates: I-Bonds
You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
When Being an Entrepreneur Isn't Sexy
If you're drawn to the siren song of working for yourself, beware: Entrepreneurship isn't always as great as it might seem.
How to Make Sure You're Getting a Deal With Groupon Getaway
Everyone loves a good getaway, but make sure you're getting a deal before you book.
7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim
Insurance is there to protect you from costly damages to your home and car. But sometimes, it's best not to file a claim at all.
The 5 Most Amazing Secret Santa Gifts Ever
Most holiday Secret Santa exchanges have a modest max spending limit — but not these!
4 Effortless Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Already stressed about back-to-school shopping? Don't be. You can save money without even trying.
Book Review: The Ultimate Tech Guide for Travelers
Making sure your technology is safe while you're on-the-go can be nerve-racking, but The Ultimate Tech Guide for Travelers can help.
10 Rude Things Even Polite People Do
We try our best to be polite and sensitive to others, but sometimes even Emily Post slips up. Are you guilty of any of these small impositions?
4 Ways to Add Gold to Your Portfolio
Whether you want to protect your money from stock market turmoil or a zombie apocalypse, adding gold to your portfolio can be an attractive investment.
The 5 Best Floor Steamers
Keeping your floors clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these floor steamers and your floors will shine bright like a diamond.
4 Cheap and Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents
When summer hits, the mosquitoes start swarming. Here are several easy, cheap, and chemical-free recipes for making homemade mosquito repellent.
Are You Putting Off These 9 Adult Money Moves?
You're not a kid anymore. So get to work on these grown-up financial decisions.
5 Money-Saving Tips for the Summer Road Trip
Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.