When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works f
Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know
We are celebrating Craig’s new budget book with a giveaway for lucky readers! To be entered to win a copy of the book for yourself, please just comment on this post with why you fe
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
8 Things You Can Microwave Besides Food
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
4 Reasons Why You Don't Have Financial Common Sense (and How to Get It)
Personal finance isn't that complicated — spend less than you earn and save for emergencies and future goals. So why do so many of us struggle with it?
3 Steps to Building a Financial Safety Net From “The Economy of You”
These days, financial security means having more than one source of income. Learn how to develop yours with advice from this great new book.
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
One Talent, Multiple Streams of Income
Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works f
This Thing You Use Every Day Is Ruining Your Productivity — and It's Not Facebook
Feeling unproductive at work? Discover what the biggest time-suck is — and how to fix it.
Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters
Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.
Secrets of Telemarketing From an Industry Insider
Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know
How Much Personal Finance Info Should You Share?
TMI doesn't just apply to your health and love life. You might not want to spill all the beans on your finances, either.
Are You Getting Ripped Off by One of These 8 Unnecessary Services?
The surest way to waste money is to buy products and services you don't need. If you're paying for any of these, stop!
Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Expenses
Today we found some great articles on tax day freebies, reducing your food expenses, and steps to investing in yourself.
You're Blocking Your Own Success — Here's How to Stop
The emotional baggage we carry — our expectations, our pasts, our fears — weigh us down and hold us back. Learn how to move forward.
8 Ways to Track Your Diet and Fitness for Free
Fitness experts will tell you that tracking progress is a good motivator. These free tools will help you do that, without hurting your budget goals.
4 New Year's Resolutions Your Pet Wants You to Make
Fluffy and Fido are really, really hoping you'll keep these New Year's resolutions. Even better — they're good for you, too.
Review and Giveaway: The Secret to a Successful Budget eBook
We are celebrating Craig’s new budget book with a giveaway for lucky readers! To be entered to win a copy of the book for yourself, please just comment on this post with why you fe
Hate Budgeting? How a Percentage-Based Budget Might Work for You
When it comes to budgeting, play the percentages to find a spending plan that works for you, whatever your situation.
Get Fashion Trends on the Cheap With Wantable
Wantable helps you stay current with the latest in fashion and beauty. But is this surprise-in-a-box service worth the $40 price tag?
The 7 Dumbest Big Purchases People Make
Remember when 3D TVs were all the rage? Sometimes even smart people make bad purchasing decisions. Consider that and six other doozies.
10 Ways to Make the Most of Daylight Savings
You might be losing an hour of sleep on Sunday, but there are plenty of reasons to get psyched to spring ahead!
Why Tax Day Is April 15 and Other Weird Financial Deadlines
It might seem like the federal government drew these financial dates and deadlines out of a hat, but there's reason behind the madness.