Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.
Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.
While this might be the biggest economic disaster of our generation, it might not be the big bad wolf that we all think it is. Quite the contrary, this little financial lesson migh
I’m not in college any more, thank goodness, but I remember every penny-pinching moment. Some days I hardly had enough money for food, mainly because the materials and textbooks I
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
6 Creative Ways to Save Money With Bulk Buying
Don't limit your bulk buys to big box warehouse stores. From meat to gas, there are bulk buy opportunities aplenty to help you save a whole lot more.
How to Divide Rewards and Keep Your Sanity in Divorce
Heading toward divorce with a huge stash of points and miles? Yep, those are negotiable, too.
The 5 Best Massage Tools
Loosening up tight muscles isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these massage tools and your whole body will feel better.
The Best Secured Cards That Pay Interest on Your Deposit
Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.
10 Stocks and Bonds That Will Profit From the Fed Rate Hike
The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in a decade. How will the market — and your portfolio — respond?
15 Ways to Solve Your Problem
When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.
5 Tips for Sightseeing on the Cheap
Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.
Here's What to Do Immediately After a Credit Card Breach
Plastic is more secure than ever, but that doesn't mean your credit accounts can't be hacked. Find out how to lock it down after an attack.
Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
Looking On The Bright Side: How to Find A Silver Lining In The Current Financial Crisis
While this might be the biggest economic disaster of our generation, it might not be the big bad wolf that we all think it is. Quite the contrary, this little financial lesson migh
Save a Surprising Amount by Quitting These 4 Bad Habits
Breaking a bad habit is not easy, but it's a whole lot easier when there's a lot of money is at stake. How much can you save?
How to find the cheapest college textbooks
I’m not in college any more, thank goodness, but I remember every penny-pinching moment. Some days I hardly had enough money for food, mainly because the materials and textbooks I
Best Online Sites for Building Wealth
No need to shell out for a financial planner or risk going it alone. The Internet has all the tools you need to build your own wealth.
5 Essential Tools for Telecommuting
Working from home is great — especially if you have the right tools to make a seamless transition from office to house.
5 Airlines With the Best Customer Service
Air travel is the worst, right? With these top flight airlines, it's actually pretty nice!
100+ Ways to Make More Money This Year
With a little creative thinking — and some elbow grease — you can turn anything from castoffs to chainsaw juggling into real money.
Your Debt Is Killing You — Here's the Cure
Forget about saving for retirement and your kid's college tuition. Here's the best reason to get serious about eliminating debt — it's killing you.
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
Cleaning the Oil Stove
I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou