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Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
Studies regularly find that Danish people are the happiest people in the world. At first glance, it looks like the conditions that make them that way aren't really available t
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
At the same time nostalgic and alluring, nothing epitomizes travel so much as the postcard. Whether decorating your home, revisiting old memories, or making new friends, a little f
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How Less Creativity Can Make You More Creative
Feel like you're out of mental energy by the time you find time for creative work? Here's how to save your energy for your passions.
Best Money Tips: 15 Things That Happy People Avoid
Today we found some great articles on the things that happy people avoid, how to get the best deals on Amazon, and a deliciously easy way to make peanut butter.
Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety
You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein
Black Friday...black in more ways than one
Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
How Much Should You Invest?
Knowing how much you should invest can be a very difficult (and very personal) question. Read this overview of your options to help you decide.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
With your parents (and other family members), avoiding conversations about finances can be detrimental in more ways than one. Because life happens when you’re busy making pla
5 Reasons You Can Be Denied for a Credit Card Even With Good Credit
Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.
5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer
The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?
How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?
Coconut oil might be the most-hyped super versatile product for food and beauty ever, but can you really afford to use it everywhere?
47 Unique Gift Ideas for Women
Choosing the perfect gift isn't always easy. Find your giftee something great with some tips on where to look and where to find inspiration.
Ways to Save Everyday: Highlights From Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on ways to save everyday!
How to Trick Yourself Into Better Credit Card Behavior
By making a few key moves before you shop, you can easily trick your brain into better credit card use. Here's how.
You can be as happy as a Dane
Studies regularly find that Danish people are the happiest people in the world. At first glance, it looks like the conditions that make them that way aren't really available t
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Free Travel With Postcard Fun
At the same time nostalgic and alluring, nothing epitomizes travel so much as the postcard. Whether decorating your home, revisiting old memories, or making new friends, a little f
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Business Cards? (Special $100 Giveaway)
Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!