Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
If you're willing to allow someone else to be the first to spill coffee on the upholstery, you can save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.
There have been several great articles written by my fellow Wisebread writers on gas efficient driving , slowing down and hypermiling . I think the sign of a good blog is that we
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.
Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.
Even if your child isn't interested in self-employment later in life, these entrepreneurial skills will help no matter what life or career path they pursue.
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
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.
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Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search
Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona
7 Reasons to Love That Used Car Smell
If you're willing to allow someone else to be the first to spill coffee on the upholstery, you can save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.
8 Surprising Ways Cheap Oil Impacts Your Wallet
The price of oil keeps on dropping — and that's good, right? Mostly, but there are some negatives, too, even if you don't work in the oil patch.
How Wisebread helped me get 45mpg out of my 28mpg car.
There have been several great articles written by my fellow Wisebread writers on gas efficient driving , slowing down and hypermiling . I think the sign of a good blog is that we
Best Money Tips: Freeing Yourself From Debt
Today we found some awesome articles on freeing yourself from debt, reasons to not send professional emails after dark, and renting vs. buying stuff.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
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.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Springtime Activity?
Tell us about your favorite springtime activity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Rice Cookers
If you eat rice regularly, it might be worthwhile to invest in a dedicated rice cooker. Here are our top picks.
How to Decide if an Annual Fee Credit Card Is Worth It for You
Credit cards with annual fees offer bigger rewards and more benefits. Here's what to consider to determine if one is right for you.
Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seattle
Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.
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.
5 Lessons That Teach Your Kid to Be Their Own Boss
Even if your child isn't interested in self-employment later in life, these entrepreneurial skills will help no matter what life or career path they pursue.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress?
Tell us your tips for reducing holiday stress and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should you take a second job?
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b
6 Ways to Save On Baggage Fees
We've all got baggage. Stop being charged for it!
Live Long and Prosper With These 15 Small Healthy Habits
When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.
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.