Today we found some awesome articles on restaurants and retailers offering free gift cards for givers, the best life hacks of 2013, and teaching children frugality.
A group of lawyers threatened a class action lawsuit last year against Disney for deceptive practices since their Baby Einstein videos are heavily marketed as educational but resea
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
Changes in the economy have pushed more and more people into part-time, temporary, and freelance work, as more and more companies cut back on traditional, long-term, full-time empl
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Best Money Tips: Restaurants and Retailers Offering Free Gift Cards for Givers
Today we found some awesome articles on restaurants and retailers offering free gift cards for givers, the best life hacks of 2013, and teaching children frugality.
Walt Disney Offers Refunds for Baby Einstein DVDs
A group of lawyers threatened a class action lawsuit last year against Disney for deceptive practices since their Baby Einstein videos are heavily marketed as educational but resea
Homebrewed Beer: The Results
Home-brewing can lead to better tasting and cheaper beer. What's not to like?
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
9 Ways to Avoid or Mitigate Flight Delays
Flight cancellations and delays can turn your travels into a hassle. Don't let them! Here's how to deal.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim
Insurance is there to protect you from costly damages to your home and car. But sometimes, it's best not to file a claim at all.
5 Creative Uses for a 529 Plan
You know a 529 savings plan is for your children's college expenses, but with some creative thinking, it can be so much more.
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
7 DIY Crafts That Will Save You Money
You can save some serious cash by making decor, gifts, and home goods — without spending a lot on tools and supplies. Let's get crafty!
6 Ways to Make Your Home Into an Investment
Homes can be money traps. But by treating your house like an investment, you can earn money instead of losing it.
7 Tips for Better Workplace Body Language
In the office, talk is cheap but good posture is priceless. Here's why getting ahead is all about standing up straight.
Can You Afford to Follow Your Dreams? Can You Afford NOT to?
This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Use a Pay Raise
Today we found articles on smart ways to use a pay raise, frugal date ideas for any season, and tips for cleaning patio furniture efficiently.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
Among the Wise Bread community, I get the sense that there's a kind of "pox on both their houses" attitude to the problems in the subprime mortgage markets. People who worked thro
11 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
Being Frugal Without Giving Up Your Social Life
Despite what some people think, you don't have to be a hermit to be frugal. Learn how you can have a fun social life AND maintain your budget.
Resources for Freelancers
Changes in the economy have pushed more and more people into part-time, temporary, and freelance work, as more and more companies cut back on traditional, long-term, full-time empl
17 Reasons to Look Forward to 2017
So 2016 was a tough one. But instead of looking back in horror, look ahead with excitement, because 2017 is going to be your year.
Waste Not, Want Not: Stop Throwing Away Your Food!
Getting rid of less, not just spending less, is one of the keys to saving money. Here are some tips to keep waste to a minimum in your kitchen.