It might seem like everyone under the sun gets approved for a mortgage, but don't be fooled — home loans are no joke. Make these money moves before applying.
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The 5 Best Woks
Want to make the best stir-fry recipes in the comfort of your own home? Then these five versatile woks deserve a spot in your kitchen arsenal.
Zooey Deschanel Never Pays Late Fees and 5 Other Smart Money Lessons From Celebrities
You don't have to be a spendthrift just because you're rich and famous. Here's how six super thrifty celebs get by.
Make These 5 Money Moves Before Applying for a Mortgage
It might seem like everyone under the sun gets approved for a mortgage, but don't be fooled — home loans are no joke. Make these money moves before applying.
20 Habits You Must Start Right Now and Be a Better Person
Become the best possible version of you by developing these wholesome, productive habits. Once they've stuck, you're on your way!
Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home
Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.
9 Financial Lessons People Learn in High School — Did You?
While high schoolers don't often have complicated financial lives, money is still part of growing up. Many early lessons carry on to adulthood.
3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shopping Stress
This "jolly" season can become overwhelming when you shop, but these tips can help you avoid getting caught up in the hustle and bustle.
3 Subscription Services Every Traveler Needs
From tunes and TV, to groceries back home, subscription services are a traveler's best friend!
Who Pays When Loved Ones Leave Debt Behind?
Losing a loved one is hard enough. Managing their unfinished money matters makes it tougher.
Never Use Cash for These 11 Things
Living the cash-only lifestyle can be good for your budget — except when it isn't. Learn why some purchases are best made on credit.
7 Ways to Keep Your Retirement Funds From Disappearing
If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.
How to Get Over These 5 Scary Things About Investing
If fear is holding you back from investing, screw your courage to the sticking place! Stop letting fear make your money decisions for you.
How to Make Money With Peer-to-Peer Lending Service Prosper
Unleash your inner banker with Prosper, the peer-to-peer lending service. Low investment minimums and a variety of risk thresholds make it easy.
How One Couple Paid Off $147k of Debt (Even While Unemployed)
Get inspired to eliminate your debt with the story of one couple who stopped borrowing, retired $147,000 in debt, and started living life on their own terms.
Men: Why Frugal Is Sexy
Frugality gets bad wrap on the hotness scale. Men: learn the five ways that your frugality makes you sexy.
Wise Bread Reloaded: Right Now Is the Time to Get Ready for Thanksgiving
Instead of procrastinating about Thanksgiving prep this year, get a decent start on the holiday and enjoy the season for once. Ready? Go!
Best Money Tips: Have an Exciting Staycation
Today we found some great articles on ideas for an exciting staycation, things you should always buy generic, and emergency preparedness on a shoestring.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find Last-Minute Summer Travel Deals
Today we found articles on ways to find last-minute summer travel deals, common ways to waste your money, and easy grocery hacks to trim your food budget.
5 Financial Holidays I'd Like to See
If people can claim Turkey Neck Soup Day is a holiday, then we should celebrate some more-useful financial holidays too.
The 5 Best Weed Trimmers
Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.