Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!
Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.
Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
You know your credit score can fluctuate. But you should also know what causes this — and how you can use it to your advantage.
Warren Buffett says that 100 years from now, the DJIA will be "over 1 million." Is he out of his mind?
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Where Are They Now? The Forgotten Dollar Bills (and Coins)
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
9 Signs Your Identity Was Stolen
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash
There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!
4 Times a Handwritten Letter Can Save You Big Bucks
Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.
Why "Buy One Get One Free" Is Usually A Bad Deal
Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
Stop Believing These 5 Myths About IRAs
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
4 Smartest Ways to Use a Home-Equity Loan
If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.
Don't Get Audited! How Your Side Gig Needs to Handle Taxes
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
5 Reasons Building Credit in College Helps You Win at Life
College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
Here's How Often Your Credit Score Gets Calculated
You know your credit score can fluctuate. But you should also know what causes this — and how you can use it to your advantage.
Why the Dow Will Hit a Million, Eventually
Warren Buffett says that 100 years from now, the DJIA will be "over 1 million." Is he out of his mind?
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
Architect, Designer, or Contractor: Who Should You Hire for Your Project?
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
15 Surprising Insurance Policies You Might Need
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.