Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand (I pity the household - and their teeth - that has no tooth
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
Making improvements to your quality of life isn't always going to be about money. Usually, the sea changes that make our lives more livable are things that don't involve coupons or
The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
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Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
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Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Two Dozen Uses For Toothpaste (Aside From Cleaning Your Teeth)
Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand (I pity the household - and their teeth - that has no tooth
5 Ways to Say "No" to Friends and Family
It's not always easy to say no to the people you love. Reclaim your time while keeping your relationships with these five ways to say "nay."
6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store
Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.
Best Money Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget
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5 Unexpected Side Benefits of Your Side Hustle
Making extra money on the side isn't only about the extra money — find out about the other perks that come with a side job.
DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Buy a Home?
Tell us if you would rather rent or buy a home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Scanners
Whether you're trying to preserve family photos or make your office paperless, you can do it with one of these excellent scanners.
6 Ways Social Media Can Save You Money
Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.
How Much Would It Cost to Actually Live Like a Queen for a Day?
You'd need awfully deep pockets to lead a lifestyle fit for a queen.
Low Cost Ways to Dress Your House for a Quick Sale
If you want your house to sell quickly, you need to make sure that it shows well. A few simple, often cosmetic, changes will make a world of difference.
New Mac minis: Beware small gains at a big price!
Are you interested in a new Mac mini? Read this first: be informed about which upgrades don't make sense and what to do about it.
Five Free Ways to Improve Your Life
Making improvements to your quality of life isn't always going to be about money. Usually, the sea changes that make our lives more livable are things that don't involve coupons or
8 Times You Should Never Feel Guilty at Work
Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.
The 6 Personal Finance Rules Everyone Must Follow
The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?