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You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
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.
Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.
When you're trying to not spend money, it can be easy to feel "stuck" at home. Don't be a hermit — do one of these fun, free activities instead.
What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!
Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.
Balance transfers can help you out of debt in a hurry. Here's how to use them to clear that credit card debt.
Everyone loves to try before they buy. And now more brands and stores are offering their customers this option.
You're ready to check your annual free credit report. Now — just how exactly should you read one of these things?
Expand your skills and education without stepping foot in a classroom. These seven certifications will help you score the big bucks!
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
Rice cakes are low cost, low calorie, and largely low flavor. Dress them up with responsible-sized helpings of these delicious toppings.
Deciding on a goal is a critical first step in every endeavor. Here's how to set financial goals that will lead to a brighter future.
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
Well, 'tis the season to be merry and enjoy some beers. Here are 13 that are well worth your time, during the winter and beyond.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
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?
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-Minute Finance: Checking Your Credit Score
Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.
7 Free Ways to Get Out of the House
When you're trying to not spend money, it can be easy to feel "stuck" at home. Don't be a hermit — do one of these fun, free activities instead.
Boost Your Home's Value With These 5 Projects
What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!
The 5 Biggest Dangers of Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.
The Best 10 Items to Borrow
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
5 Mental Biases That Are Keeping You Poor
Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.
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!
The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
Are You Withholding the Right Amount of Taxes from Your Paycheck?
Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.
2-Minute Guide: How to Use Balance Transfers to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Balance transfers can help you out of debt in a hurry. Here's how to use them to clear that credit card debt.
5 Online Stores That Let You Try Before You Buy
Everyone loves to try before they buy. And now more brands and stores are offering their customers this option.
How to Read a Credit Report
You're ready to check your annual free credit report. Now — just how exactly should you read one of these things?
7 Certifications That Add Big $$ to Your Salary
Expand your skills and education without stepping foot in a classroom. These seven certifications will help you score the big bucks!
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
40 Rice Cake Topping Ideas
Rice cakes are low cost, low calorie, and largely low flavor. Dress them up with responsible-sized helpings of these delicious toppings.
5-Minute Finance: Create Financial Goals
Deciding on a goal is a critical first step in every endeavor. Here's how to set financial goals that will lead to a brighter future.
How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
13 Cheap Beers to Keep Your Holiday Season Hoppin’
Well, 'tis the season to be merry and enjoy some beers. Here are 13 that are well worth your time, during the winter and beyond.