I have always been a fan of buying the less expensive generic version of whatever it is I am in the market for. Running shoes, clothing, electronics, pres
Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Travel allows you to escape your mundane surroundings and see the world from a new perspective. Unfortunately, the cost and time commitment makes frequent trips impossible for most
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
Keeping your skin clear when you regularly wear makeup isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these facial cleansing wipes and your face will always look fab.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Ask the Readers: Who Do You Go to For Money Advice?
Tell us who you go to for money advice and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Blow Dryers
You can let nature dry your hair on its own, or you can shape your locks according to your whim with one of these five best hair dryers. Your choice!
Book review: The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Andrew Tobias' The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need is the perfect book for every Wise Bread reader.
Why Spending a Little More on a Brand Name can Pay Off
I have always been a fan of buying the less expensive generic version of whatever it is I am in the market for. Running shoes, clothing, electronics, pres
What It Costs to Raise a Child
You probably already know (or, if you're not a parent, you've already guessed) that it costs a lot to raise a child. But just how much is "a lot"?
10 Monthly Bills You Can Slash
Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Redeeming Credit Card Rewards
Get the most out of your rewards and don't make these mistakes when you're ready to redeem!
8 Ways Social Media Tricks You Into Spending More
Scrolling through your Instagram might seem harmless — until you've spent $300 on skin care from a brand you've never heard of.
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Walking Into The Spirit of Travel
Travel allows you to escape your mundane surroundings and see the world from a new perspective. Unfortunately, the cost and time commitment makes frequent trips impossible for most
How to Get a Truly Free Credit Report
If you want a truly free credit report, ignore the clever ads and go straight to the source — where there are no strings attached.
Emergency belt-tightening
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
18 Cheap and Attractive Ideas for Bookshelves
Reading means books, and books mean a storage problem. Keep your favorites close with one of these affordable, nice-looking book storage solutions.
Ask the Readers: What Products Are Helping You Save Money?
Tell us about the products that help you save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Standing Desks
There's more to a standing desk than the extra height. Find out which desks rank the best durability, sustainability, and adjustability!
Are You Getting Charged by a Text Message Scam?
One writer shares her story about being charged for a cellphone text message service she never signed up for — and how you can avoid the same scam.
5 Reasons a Big Paycheck Is Not Worth Staying in a Job You Hate
Financial independence is the goal for us all, but it shouldn't come at the cost of a despicable job.
How to Use Travel Rewards Cards to Get Free Trips
Your dreams of seeing the world don't have to drain your savings. Become a frugal jetsetter with a little help from credit card rewards.
10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.
The 5 Best Facial Cleansing Wipes
Keeping your skin clear when you regularly wear makeup isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these facial cleansing wipes and your face will always look fab.