I have more vehicle repairs to make than I have days in a year. My sink is clogged, and I’m bailing out water with buckets. Diapers just went up another 15% in my area. (And gue
It almost seems like a silly inquiry, because after all, if you don’t know who you are then who does? The fact is, however, that no matter how well you know yourself or how good yo
With so many online retailers offering promos, discounts, and sales, there's really no reason to pay retail. Ever. Learn how to get the best deals shopping online.
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Ask the Readers: Which Social Networking Site Do You Use Most?
Tell which social networking site you use most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.
Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?
Tell us whether you're part of a CSA and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Who Is Filing Your Taxes This Year?
Tell us who is filing your taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep It Frugal on Mother's Day?
Tell us how you keep it frugal on Mother's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
A Little Light in Dark Financial Times
I have more vehicle repairs to make than I have days in a year. My sink is clogged, and I’m bailing out water with buckets. Diapers just went up another 15% in my area. (And gue
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes?
Tell us about your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 08/08
Including $149.95 (from $285) for a Le Creuset Signature Round Wide 3-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven... and more!
11 Smart Ways to Get Some Sleep at the Airport
Airport hotels can be expensive. Here's how to take a serious snooze between flights.
You're Wasting Up to $42,532 by Not Investing Your Gasoline Savings
Use the dollars you're saving at the pump these days to drive your investments rather than your car. It really adds up!
Professional Resume Services: Are They Worth Paying For?
It almost seems like a silly inquiry, because after all, if you don’t know who you are then who does? The fact is, however, that no matter how well you know yourself or how good yo
5 Money-Saving Tips Online Retailers Hope You Don't Know
With so many online retailers offering promos, discounts, and sales, there's really no reason to pay retail. Ever. Learn how to get the best deals shopping online.
10 Hard Truths About Getting Hired That You Don't Want to Believe
Want to get the job? All you need to do is make sure you're a good-looking, six-foot tall man who already has a job. Learn more.
A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy
Kids can begin to learn money management skills through a basic program that can be started in or just before Kindergarten.
Too broke to be frugal?
The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
What Is in a Barrel of Oil?
I had no idea just how much gasoline was contained in a barrel. Much to my surprise, my guess of 50 gallons of gasoline was way, way off.
Oprah Asks A Great Question; What Can You Live Without?
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking fami
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Does Taking a Regular Day Job Mean Giving Up?
The freelance life ain't always easy. Max is on the hunt for a regular, good old fashioned job offer — and money isn't the only reason why.
8 Smart Ways to Save Money as a Small Business
You can cut your biggest expenses like rent, office equipment, and labor and make your business more competitive.
Another path to recovery: higher incomes
Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.