Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

Bit of fun turns into $10,000

In my recent post about eBay Motors, I recounted the story of a seemingly worthless car that sold for over $226,000. But this next story is bizarre. What turned out as a sarcastic

The Airline Lost Your Luggage. Now What?

All hope is not lost just because your luggage is. Here's what to do when you're the last one standing at the baggage carousel.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 09/17

Today's great deals include big discounts on apparel for men and women, including Lucky Brand tees, Levi's Jackets & Coats, Taylor Dresses, and Fall Sweaters.

Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found some awesome articles on saving $1,000 by Black Friday, finding the right life insurance policy, and getting the best deal on a fridge.

7 Nutrients You Need More Of

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 6/16, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Keeping Father's Day Frugal! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Get Over the Hump Like a Soldier (Book Giveaway)

Learn how to keep the motivation going after the initial excitement of going after your financial goals has worn off.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 11/12

Today's deals include 35% off LeapFrog Toys, $520 off Invicta Mens Watch, 70% off Ice Age 1-4 Christmas Collection on Blu-ray, and more!

Tactics of the rich

There are things the rich do that working class and middle class folks don't. Some of them--living off the return on capital rather than wages or salary--are only available to the

9 Stocking Stuffers for Techies

What can you stuff into a tech-lover’s stocking? Any of these wee gadgets!

Where to Turn for Help When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.

Are you a telecommuter paying commuter rates for auto insurance?

A couple of things to ask your insurance agent that might save you a good deal off of your car insurance.

Survive The Bear Market: 10 Steps To Ride The Downturn

The stock market has experienced an unbelievable slump from a high of around 14,000 in the Dow Jones index sometime in 2007 all the way down to 8,000 last I checked. So as an inves

Thinking of Skipping the Home Inspection? Here's What It Will Cost You

Think you can save a few bucks by skipping a home inspection? Think again.

How to Save Money and Still Dress Green

Ignore the new "eco-apparel" hype. The most eco-friendly thing you can do when it comes to your clothes closet is to be a cheapskate and simply consume less

What Was Your Worst Job Ever? Tell us and Win $10!

It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!

Deep-Clean Your Mattress for a Better Night's Sleep

You might wash your sheets frequently...but how often do you clean your actual mattress? Make it happen with these easy how-to guide.

Spend or Save: The Fashion Edition

Shopping for clothes doesn't have to be painful: not to your wallet, not to you schedule, and (most importantly) not to your poor, aching brain.

15 Things to Get Done Before Year-End

Start 2014 healthy, wealthy, and oh-so wise by doing these 15 things before the end of 2013.

I Won't Eat or Spend While Standing Up

When we make big purchases or large financial commitments -- a car, a home, college tuition -- at some point in that process, we actually have to sit down. Why don't do we do that