Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
Everybody loves a good labor-saving, clever shortcut, right? Unless it's one of these clever shortcuts that wind up costing you more time or money — or both!
The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we go over what you can expect with a new Apple iPad, how to use up the leftover juice from your canned fruit, and
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4 Reasons Why You Don't Have Financial Common Sense (and How to Get It)
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
7 Best Money Management Tips From John Oliver
Cable TV funnyman John Oliver gets a lot of laughs skewering the rich and powerful. Through the mirth, he also shares some solid financial advice.
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.
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.
6 Health Insurance Benefits You're Probably Not Using
It's a safe bet your health insurance provider offers some pretty sweet benefits. And chances are, you aren't using them.
Habits Aren't Boring — They're the Secret to Happiness. Here's Why.
Habits are powerful motivators. Once you understand the inner workings of habitual behavior, you can use that power to change your life — for the better.
Christmas Club Accounts: Are They Worth It?
Looking for ways to afford the holiday shopping tab this year? Join the club — literally!
Best Money Tips: How to Get a Free iPhone 7
Today we found articles on how to get a free iPhone 7, things to avoid when asking for a raise, and ways to control your happiness.
Best Money Tips: The Worst Foods for Your Body
Today we found articles on the worst things you can eat, how to get more done today, and cheap ways to get excited for Halloween.
This Is the Best Music to Listen to If You Want to Be Productive
Need to bear down and get some work done? Crank the tunes, but not just any tunes — these tunes.
How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?
TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
10 Popular Life Hacks That Don't Actually Work
Everybody loves a good labor-saving, clever shortcut, right? Unless it's one of these clever shortcuts that wind up costing you more time or money — or both!
Flashback Friday: 34 Ways Fitness Can Improve Your Finances
Your sweat sessions can do more than just get you in shape — they can teach you how to manage your money, too!
Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Expenses
Today we found some great articles on tax day freebies, reducing your food expenses, and steps to investing in yourself.
How to Prepare for a Home Purchase in 2010
The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.
Why You Can't Stick with a Budget
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: What the iPad Is and Is Not
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we go over what you can expect with a new Apple iPad, how to use up the leftover juice from your canned fruit, and
These Are the 4 Terms You Need to Know to Get Started in Stocks
Don't know your P/E from your EPS? That's OK — catch up on the basics here, and you'll become a savvier investor.
5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create
If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.