Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
He's big. He's got floppy ears. And he gives away candy. But can this beloved character offer real life money lessons, too?
Electronic messages are fast but impersonal. Learn why you should send a friendly letter instead.
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
Being forty-something means you've got life all sorted out, right? Confused or certain, these are the money lessons you must learn before 50.
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
Having friendly neighbors is its own reward, of course, but all those neighborly smiles often pay-off in unexpected ways. Like these.
Pity, joy, fear, stress, excitement — emotions are part of life. But if they're dictating how and when you spend your money, you have a problem.
It's easy to feel jealous about someone else's possessions, or even their life. But it's worth remembering that not all is as it seems.
Financial advisers can be a great asset...or the cause of financial ruin. Make sure you get the most out of your adviser by avoiding these mistakes.
Unless you've got an extra deep retirement fund (and no allergies), you should probably cross these potential retirement locales off your list.
It's easy to avoid making purchases you'll regret later; learn the 14 questions to ask yourself before you buy something new.
Being confident is good. Being a little too confident with your investments, on the other hand, can mean money troubles.
Even small investors can profit from the thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba. Here are five investments to consider.
Time is running out on holiday shopping season! Take a deep breath, don't panic, and avoid buying any of these overpriced and wasteful "gifts."
Gas prices are at their lowest levels in years. Are you taking advantage?
Topic: How to teach kids good financial habits. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards and copies of Blacklisted from the PTA! Use #WBChat to participate
Money may be a leading cause of stress these days, but it doesn't have take over your life.
You may be leaving the States for a while, but there's one element of American life you should never leave behind: your credit score.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
6 Money Lessons We Can Learn From the Easter Bunny
He's big. He's got floppy ears. And he gives away candy. But can this beloved character offer real life money lessons, too?
The Importance of Friendly Letters
Electronic messages are fast but impersonal. Learn why you should send a friendly letter instead.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.
12 Wacky (and Not-So-Wacky) Investment Strategies That Actually Work
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
Do You Know These 5 Financial Lessons Most People Learn in Their 40s?
Being forty-something means you've got life all sorted out, right? Confused or certain, these are the money lessons you must learn before 50.
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
6 Ways It Pays to Be Friendly With Your Neighbors
Having friendly neighbors is its own reward, of course, but all those neighborly smiles often pay-off in unexpected ways. Like these.
Are Your Emotions Costing You Money? Take This Quiz
Pity, joy, fear, stress, excitement — emotions are part of life. But if they're dictating how and when you spend your money, you have a problem.
How to Rise Above Financial Jealousy
It's easy to feel jealous about someone else's possessions, or even their life. But it's worth remembering that not all is as it seems.
6 Mistakes to Avoid With a Financial Adviser
Financial advisers can be a great asset...or the cause of financial ruin. Make sure you get the most out of your adviser by avoiding these mistakes.
Don't Choose These 10 Cities If You Want to Retire Comfortably
Unless you've got an extra deep retirement fund (and no allergies), you should probably cross these potential retirement locales off your list.
Consumer Consciousness: Questions to Ask Before You Buy
It's easy to avoid making purchases you'll regret later; learn the 14 questions to ask yourself before you buy something new.
8 Surprising Ways Confidence Can Hurt Your Investments
Being confident is good. Being a little too confident with your investments, on the other hand, can mean money troubles.
5 Ways to Profit From Obama's Cuba Announcement
Even small investors can profit from the thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba. Here are five investments to consider.
13 Holiday Gifts That Aren't Worth the Money
Time is running out on holiday shopping season! Take a deep breath, don't panic, and avoid buying any of these overpriced and wasteful "gifts."
8 Unexpected Ways Cheaper Gas Is Boosting Your Pocketbook
Gas prices are at their lowest levels in years. Are you taking advantage?
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 7/14, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: How to teach kids good financial habits. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards and copies of Blacklisted from the PTA! Use #WBChat to participate
10 Ways to Relieve Your Money Stress
Money may be a leading cause of stress these days, but it doesn't have take over your life.
9 Ways Expats Can Maintain Their Credit Scores
You may be leaving the States for a while, but there's one element of American life you should never leave behind: your credit score.