We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually
Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution a
On my previous article about working to death I found a pretty long comment by a woman named "Jen" who has a husband that works seven days a week to provide for his family. This l
I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to se
Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they
I was warned. I had been a loyal Honda owner for my entire driving life. But, after realizing that my Honda Civic Coupe was just too awkward for my growing family, I started lookin
Today we found articles on amazing ways that life will be different in 2030, great family deals for April, and how to use LinkedIn to get your dream job.
Today we found some fantastic articles on making finances a positive part of your life, reasons to push yourself, and getting the most out of your internship.
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
Poker's not just about gambling anymore! Interested in investing? Have a lot of poker know-how but not much in the world of finances? Need an excuse to play some more? Read on for
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
For the Love of Ramen: An Interview with Ed from RamenRamenRamen.net
When I brainstorm for cheap eats I often think of packets of ramen. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed from rame
Ask The Readers: Do You Have Pets?
Tell us whether or not you have pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Powerhouse Foods to Add to Your Diet
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive powerhouse foods, how to make money selling your stuff, and springing into summer vacation savings.
Find the cheapest hotel in seconds
Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually
Things to insure, things not to insure
Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Like Most About Autumn?
Tell us what you like most about Autumn and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Emergency food supplies for the lazy skinflint
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution a
How Wealthy Are You Beyond Your Bank Account?
On my previous article about working to death I found a pretty long comment by a woman named "Jen" who has a husband that works seven days a week to provide for his family. This l
Ask the Readers: Where Do You Like to Shop the Most?
Tell us where you like to shop the most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Dumbest packaging ever?
I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to se
Is Your Apple Dangerous? How to Eat Fewer Pesticides (and Save Money)
Fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you...but less so if they're covered in pesticides. Shop smart to reduce your exposure and still save money.
Health insurance: Two other numbers to look at
Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they
Save Money and Water With These 6 Clever Landscaping Hacks
If you've been eyeing your neighbor's perfectly landscaped lawn, try some of these strategies to create a low-cost outdoor oasis.
To change the bulb, just remove the bumper. Wait, what? - UPDATED.
I was warned. I had been a loyal Honda owner for my entire driving life. But, after realizing that my Honda Civic Coupe was just too awkward for my growing family, I started lookin
Best Money Tips: Amazing Ways Life Will Be Different in 2030
Today we found articles on amazing ways that life will be different in 2030, great family deals for April, and how to use LinkedIn to get your dream job.
5 Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by College Grads
College grads, your homework isn’t over. Your next assignment is making sure you get the most tax breaks possible.
Best Money Tips: Making Finances a Positive Part of Your Life
Today we found some fantastic articles on making finances a positive part of your life, reasons to push yourself, and getting the most out of your internship.
The Bank Christmas Tree
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
Going All-In: What Texas Hold 'Em Can Teach You About Investing
Poker's not just about gambling anymore! Interested in investing? Have a lot of poker know-how but not much in the world of finances? Need an excuse to play some more? Read on for