Whether your kids are crawling or off to college, these parent-recommended resources can help them have fun while learning how to use money responsibly.
Short sales and foreclosures aren't limited to the residential market. High numbers of distressed commercial properties mean opportunities for savvy buyers who do their homework.
Today we found articles on weight loss gimmicks that don’t actually work, ways to recover from holiday personal finance mistakes, and how to hire a financial team.
There's one problem I have with being a thrifty shopper. Well, one big problem anyway. And it's that I always feel like there could be a better bargain somewhere else. I get buyer's guilt that I've overpaid, even when I've saved 90%. [more]
If you're planning to lease a new (or new-to-you) car, follow this advice to make sure you're factoring in all the costs and getting a car you truly can afford.
You know to save your change — but what do you do with it when the piggy bank fills up? Try one of these ideas, ranging from totally frugal to just-for-fun.
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The Best Money Tools and Toys for Every Age Group
Whether your kids are crawling or off to college, these parent-recommended resources can help them have fun while learning how to use money responsibly.
Don't Hire Without a Background Check
Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.
4 Ways to Get Cheaper Health Insurance
Obamacare made health care mandatory for most — and the healthcare market tricky for all. Learn to navigate the system and pay less for insurance.
5 Tips for Buying a Commercial Short Sale or Foreclosure
Short sales and foreclosures aren't limited to the residential market. High numbers of distressed commercial properties mean opportunities for savvy buyers who do their homework.
Friends and Goals: Don't Let a Blue Falcon Bring You Down
What's the key to ensuring you achieve your goals? Not listening to the "blue falcons" in your life.
Best Money Tips: Don't Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks
Today we found articles on weight loss gimmicks that don’t actually work, ways to recover from holiday personal finance mistakes, and how to hire a financial team.
The Process for Purchasing a House With Cash
Last year, one Wise Bread writer and her husband purchased a property with cash. That's right — cash. Here's the process they went through.
When it's hard to be frugal (and how to talk yourself into it anyway)
To spend, or not to spend — that is the question. We're sharing some advice on talking yourself into frugality!
5 Money Truths That Aren't Always Obvious
For all the thinking we do about money, we sometimes miss the most important points. Discover five truths about finances that might surprise you.
How One Family Lives Well (And Even Owns a Home) on Just $11 an Hour
Limited income, limited life — right? Wrong. Learn how the Luh family is thriving without a huge paycheck — and you can too.
Yes, Affordable Family Travel Is Possible
Frugal family travel is possible with the right attitude, but you need to be strategic.
Best Money Tips: Score Cheap Locally Grown Food
Today we found some great articles on scoring cheap locally grown food, common retirement mistakes, and how to have an inexpensive wedding.
Finally - the time-saving, money-saving, sanity-saving 4 in 1 price checker toolbar. Phew.
There's one problem I have with being a thrifty shopper. Well, one big problem anyway. And it's that I always feel like there could be a better bargain somewhere else. I get buyer's guilt that I've overpaid, even when I've saved 90%. [more]
Is It Time to Starve Your 401(k)?
We're told again and again that feeding a 401(k) guarantees a sturdy retirement. But is that really your best savings option?
Easy Ways to Rein in Your Spending Without Sacrificing Fun
Think that frugality means sacrifice? Not necessarily. These four suggestions help you cut costs, not enjoyment.
How Much Car Can You Afford?
If you're planning to lease a new (or new-to-you) car, follow this advice to make sure you're factoring in all the costs and getting a car you truly can afford.
Save Your Retirement by Avoiding These 10 Risky Investments
You could get motion sickness from the ups and downs of these volatile stocks. Keep more of your money by steering clear of these investments.
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It's not often a deal of this magnitude comes along, so grab it while you can folks. [more]
Book Review: Ragnar's Guide to the Underground Economy
This book is exactly what the title says: A guide to living in the underground economy.
25 Great Things to Do With Your Spare Change
You know to save your change — but what do you do with it when the piggy bank fills up? Try one of these ideas, ranging from totally frugal to just-for-fun.