Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
Women are fighting for equal pay, but they also have to deal with unequal pricing for certain products. Here's how to become a smarter shopper to avoid the "pink tax."
Does your high school-aged child want something different? Are they smart, motivated, and looking for new challenges? They may find what they are looking for in the two-year United
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
This year the United States Census Bureau will be conducting its regularly scheduled census. Every address in the United States will receive a census form and census workers will b
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we look at a great recipe for homemade cough drops, 50 of the top iPhone apps, and how 9 simple hacks can get you walking
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Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
5 Personal Finance Lessons From “The Hobbit”
You won't find an ATM in Smaug's lair, but you will find some pearls of financial wisdom scattered about the Lonely Mountain and Middle Earth.
Ask The Readers: To Clip or Not to Clip? (A Chance to Win $10!)
Are you a coupon-clipper? Do you plan on becoming one? Have you shunned the practice out of principle, time, or apathy? Maybe you clip a little here and there, but leave the har
How Too Much Investment Diversity Can Cost You
Never put all your eggs in one investment basket. But how do you know if you have too many baskets?
4 Ways Women Can Avoid Paying the "Pink Tax"
Women are fighting for equal pay, but they also have to deal with unequal pricing for certain products. Here's how to become a smarter shopper to avoid the "pink tax."
Christmas Club Accounts: Are They Worth It?
Looking for ways to afford the holiday shopping tab this year? Join the club — literally!
8 Times Cash Is Not King
Cash is super if you're 12 years old and want to go to the movies. But for the rest of us, the less cash, the better.
This Is How You Win Sweepstakes
There is one big secret to winning contests and sweepstakes — and it might surprise you. Read on for more tips and advice from a consistent winner.
What It Really Costs to Own a Home
I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house.
What Booze Teaches Us About Money
Besides not wasting all of it at the bar, there's a lot booze can teach us about money.
United World College: Study Abroad For Way Less Than You Think
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9 Ways to Use Up Leftover Buttermilk
When a recipe calls for half a cup of buttermilk, what are you supposed to do with the rest of it? Here's what.
5 Easy Ways to Save in 2010
With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
The Penalty-Free Way to Withdraw Retirement Money Early
For most retirement plans the penalty for early withdrawal can be hefty. Here's a surprising, if complex, alternative.
Beware of Phony Census Workers
This year the United States Census Bureau will be conducting its regularly scheduled census. Every address in the United States will receive a census form and census workers will b
What Is Your Auto-Reply Email Telling People About You?
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
Best Money Tips: How to Make Homemade Cough Drops
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we look at a great recipe for homemade cough drops, 50 of the top iPhone apps, and how 9 simple hacks can get you walking
E-Book Review: Discover Your New Job Online
In Discover Your New Job Online, a new e-Book by Thursday Bram, this Wise Bread blogger takes readers through the steps of landing a job using online tools.
8 Secrets to a Higher Car Trade-In Value
First? Get the gum out of the floor mats.
Easy Personal Finance for Lazy People
Want to finally manage your finances, but you just can't be bothered? That's OK. Learn how to manage your money from your couch.