Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

Best Money Tips: What You Should Know About a Company Before You Join

Today we found some fantastic articles on what you should know about a company before you join, 2013 gift guides, and lowering your food budget without coupons.

Turn smugness into a positive virtue

Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,

10 Tips to Make Working From Home a Success

Working from home is hard work, especially if you have kids in the picture. Here are 10 tips to help make the business adventure a success.

4 Ways to Win the War Against This Summer’s Electric Bill

Energy increases are common this time of year, and with many families already struggling to pay the utility bills, it can seem more burdensome than ever. There’s no one-size-fits-

Cheapism.com: Where Cheap is Chic

Cheapism.com is a free service that helps consumers find the best of the cheapest items, weeding out cheap junk in favor of quality inexpensive items. Just because it is cheap, doe

Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors

There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo

8 Classic Toys That Won Christmas

While you're camped out on the sidewalk hoping to lay your hands on the right Hatchimal, consider these eight ultra-fun classic toys that may be just as hard to come by.

7 Weird Money Laws You May Have Broken

Paying with certain coins, charging for certain mystical services, even dancing. All make this list of some of the world's weirdest laws governing money.

Getting Your Credit Limit Raised

It doesn't necessarily make sense, but by practicing a potentially bad habit, you can easily get your credit limit raised.

9 Ways Staying on Budget Can Be Fun (Really!)

Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.

8 Simple Ways to De-Stink Your Stuff

Phew! What's that smell? Whatever it is, eliminate it with one of these simple de-stinkers made with stuff you probably already have on hand.

Best Money Tips: Get Free Coffee From These Places

Today we found articles on places to get free coffee, easy ways to add storage to every room, and how to use Google to save money.

101 Tips From Top 50 Small Business Bloggers

We asked around 50 of the top small business bloggers to give a couple of their best quick tips for small business owners, and the response was incredible. Some are short nuggets o

The 4 Worst Mistakes Good Parents Make

Parenting is hard! Are you making it harder than it really is?

How a 5-Minute Email Saved Me $140

When you have a major problem with a purchase (and an exchange, and returning that exchange...), a well-worded complaint might be all you need.

Best Money Tips: How to Buy and Sell Anything Online

Today we found articles on how to buy and sell anything online, businesses you can start without any money, and how to build a bank account firewall.

Best Money Tips: 20+ Best Apps for Selling Clothes

Today we found articles on the best apps for selling clothes, Halloween decorations you can DIY, and ways to be more charismatic.

How to Get Great Job References

A glowing recommendation can make the difference in whether or not you get a job. Learn how to ask for great references so you can land the gig.

Best Money Tips: The Cheapest Cities to Fly to This Summer

Today we found some great articles on cities with the cheapest flights this summer, the dirtiest places in your kitchen, and questions to ask yourself before you say yes.

Don't Make These 7 Common Mistakes When Choosing a Career Path

Your career will have many crossroads along the way. How do you know when you're taking the wrong path?