Today we found some great articles on surprising things covered by insurance, smart ways to pay off your mortgage early, and the things you should clean up every day.
Sometimes wanting something and trying for it aren't enough. The honest truth is that, no matter how frugal you are, no matter how extensive your emergency fund, no matter how
If you are doing a good job, your employer will want to keep you. And to do so, they know they might need to woo you or otherwise entice you to stay if your skills are marketable a
If you're like most investors, those bulky annual reports that arrive on your doorstep are a waste of time and resources. If you want to get the most out of your annual reports,
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
One Recipe, Lots of Food: 10 Great Main Dish Casseroles
For cheap, filling, and simple dinners with lots of leftovers, it's hard to beat these delicious casserole recipes.
Yes, Affordable Family Travel Is Possible
Frugal family travel is possible with the right attitude, but you need to be strategic.
Best Money Tips: 26 Surprising Things Covered By Insurance
Today we found some great articles on surprising things covered by insurance, smart ways to pay off your mortgage early, and the things you should clean up every day.
9 Skills That Will Be Obsolete Soon
Today's youth will never know the struggles of flirting, parallel parking, or writing in cursive. What skills will you forget soon?
How New Homeowners Can Furnish Their Place on a Budget
You're finally a homeowner! Now you feel the need to fill up all that space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to kick up your feet for cheap.
My Kid Got Accepted to an Expensive Private College — Now What?
How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.
LATAM Visa® Secured Card Review
The LATAM Visa Secured Card offers a way to build credit and earn miles for travel at the same time.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Make More Money
Today we found some great articles on ways to boost your income, how to create a minimalist kitchen, and common misconceptions about social security.
How to Get Elite Status for Free Hotel Upgrades
Getting a free upgrade to the luxury suite of a fancy hotel may sound like a fantasy, but you just need to know which programs to join.
Kitchen Hacks: I Can Make This in That?
Jam in the freezer? Bread from a Crock-Pot? Oh, yes! Discover all of the tasty treats you can make in unexpected ways.
When you stretch and stretch and the ends don't meet
Sometimes wanting something and trying for it aren't enough. The honest truth is that, no matter how frugal you are, no matter how extensive your emergency fund, no matter how
A 5-Step Plan to Quitting Your Job
Want to quit your job? If you play your cards right, you can use these steps to turn an awkward situation into a great new career opportunity.
Seven Tax-Efficient Perks to ask your Employer For
If you are doing a good job, your employer will want to keep you. And to do so, they know they might need to woo you or otherwise entice you to stay if your skills are marketable a
11 Silent Budget Killers You Don't Notice
Wondering where all your money's gone? You spent it when you weren't looking.
5 Ways to Restart Your Resolutions This Spring
Winter is a tough time to set and achieve your goals. Here's how to revive them this spring — or anytime.
How To Read an Annual Report
If you're like most investors, those bulky annual reports that arrive on your doorstep are a waste of time and resources. If you want to get the most out of your annual reports,
Why You Should Donate a Blood Sucking Timeshare
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
6 Ways Peer Lending Can Boost Your Wallet
Traditional bankers are so passé. Alt financiers can help you get your project off the ground or help you invest — and the market is only growing.
Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?
Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no