Your investment bank or brokerage firm may have offered you a securities-based loan. Make sure you understand what you're signing up for before you sign up.
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
You may have encountered some financial talk at cocktail parties or neighborhood cookouts. The discussions may have centered on low mortgage rates, debt consolidation deals, and sk
This year, lessen your carbon footprint, support your local economy, save money, and give to charity all at the same time — buy gifts at the thrift store.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Milking It: 5 Easy Homemade Cheeses
From cottage cheese to mozzarella and more, these five cheeses are delicious and totally easy to make at home.
Should You Take Out a Loan Backed by Your Investments?
Your investment bank or brokerage firm may have offered you a securities-based loan. Make sure you understand what you're signing up for before you sign up.
10 Surprising Ways Spring Is Gonna Cost You
Spring and summer bring fairer weather, but they aren't always as pleasant for your bank account. Keep your budget on ice when the temperatures rise.
When DIY Car Repair Costs More
If the only reason you are doing certain car repairs yourself is to save money, you may be spending more money than you have to.
31 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Fall
Embrace the cooler weather with these 31 inexpensive ways to celebrate the season (one for every day in October!).
Oops — I Maxed Out My Credit Cards. Now What?
The convenience of paying with plastic can sometimes lead to trouble. Here's what to do if you've maxed out your credit cards.
Simple Ways to Shop Around
Whether shopping for a wedding, the latest gadget, or a holiday gift, the Internet is your best friend in scoping deals. Save big with these tips.
8 Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Stock
Before you dive headfirst into owning a stock, do some digging on exactly where you're investing your dollars.
Top 5 Ways to Hustle Free Drinks
If I can get drinks for free, I'm a happy tightwad. Here, I show you a few great ways to hustle free drinks in your local bar or pub.
6 Simple Ways to Save Money by Tracking Your Receipts
Don't toss that receipt! Find out how to use that little scrap of paper to uncover some serious savings.
4 Behaviors That Risk Your Financial Security
These bad behaviors are hard to break — but if you don't, they could break your finances.
Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?
5 Overwater Bungalows You Can Book With Rewards Points
Overwater bungalows may be the holy grail of luxury travel, but that doesn't mean staying in one has to break the bank.
Best Money Tips: BBQ on a Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on BBQing on a budget, buying quality furniture, and how to avoid pesky travel fees.
14 Reasons to Celebrate Getting Older
Aging is nothing to fear. There are plenty of ways getting older makes life more enjoyable.
7 Social Situations All Introverts Fear
Crowded places, watchful eyes, chatty strangers — these are the introvert's worst social nightmares. Here's how to soldier through.
Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
Clues to detecting the astute investor
You may have encountered some financial talk at cocktail parties or neighborhood cookouts. The discussions may have centered on low mortgage rates, debt consolidation deals, and sk
6 Common Homebuying Myths, Debunked
The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.
10 Great Gifts From the Thrift Store
This year, lessen your carbon footprint, support your local economy, save money, and give to charity all at the same time — buy gifts at the thrift store.