Choosing between a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage loan is yet another complex decision new homebuyers must navigate. Make it easier by understanding the options.
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
Over the years, Uniform Transfers to Minors and Uniform Gifts to Minors custodial accounts (also known as UGMA and UTMA accounts) have become less popular than college savings opti
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
Getting a pink slip can cause more distress than just a shrinking income. It can also give you a sense of insecurity and may make you question your place in this world. Here are
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
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
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
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!
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Fixed or Adjustable? Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan
Choosing between a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage loan is yet another complex decision new homebuyers must navigate. Make it easier by understanding the options.
Best Money Tips: Effectively Reduce Your Food Budget
Today we found some great articles on reducing your food budget, social media's role in job search, and saving on your water bill.
The Letter Always Wins
When it comes to shaming companies into rewarding the disgruntled customer, writing an old fashioned letter (and having the tenacious personality of my husband) is all that's reall
8 Brands That Came Back From the Dead
Just because a brand dies doesn't mean it's gone for good. These zombie brands are proof that everyone loves a comeback.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do for Fun While You're Stuck at Home?
Tell us what you're doing for fun while you're stuck at home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The High Cost of Cheap Food
Cheap eats might be destroying your waistline, your health, and the environment, too. Learn about the costs — and what you can do about them.
20 Places Besides Etsy to Sell Your Handmade Goods
Etsy may be the best-known online marketplace to sell homemade goods, but it is far from your only option.
Rutgers is Giving Away $1500 to Wise Bread Readers!
Don't miss your chance to win your share of $1500 in prizes from Rutgers!
UTMA/UGMA Custodial Accounts
Over the years, Uniform Transfers to Minors and Uniform Gifts to Minors custodial accounts (also known as UGMA and UTMA accounts) have become less popular than college savings opti
My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
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Lose Your Job Without Losing Your Identity
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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
Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.
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
Who to Hire: A Financial Planner or a Financial Adviser?
Believe it or not, financial advisers and financial planners are not the same thing!
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!
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Valentine's Day
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
11 Ways to Save Money on Live Sporting Events
Live sporting events are fun — and expensive. But if you shop smart and pick your spots, you really can catch a game without blitzing your budget.