Dear Secretary Paulson: I've looked over the fact sheet on the proposal to give the Treasury the authority to purchase "troubled assets," and although I have some doubts about th
I’m no cake professional. I can barely manage a Betty Crocker boxed mix with the fluffy frosting from a can. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into a professional piece (b
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
In the current economic climate, everyone is trying to save a buck. I know some families that have budgets so tight that there is no room for saving, but I think it is possible for
You did something right on your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Now win the interview and get the job by learning these key details about your future employer.
According to Michael Gurian, co-author of "Leadership and the Sexes" with Barbara Annis, men can be trained to understand women and women can be trained to respect men. In a teleph
People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 milli
Layaway never completely disappeared from the retail landscape but it’s become more prominent with promotions by some national chains and locally-owned shops. Instead of paying for
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
4 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Investment Portfolio
Spring cleaning is in the air! After you dust the cobwebs out of your house, take time to dust them out of your investment portfolio, too.
Ask the Readers: What Personal Finance Apps Do You Use?
Tell us about the personal finance apps that you use and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 8/8, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Achieving financial goals! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
Me too, Secretary Paulson!
Dear Secretary Paulson: I've looked over the fact sheet on the proposal to give the Treasury the authority to purchase "troubled assets," and although I have some doubts about th
What Is the Life Insurance Application Process?
What happens after you request a life insurance quote? Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the life insurance application process.
E*Trade Review: If a Talking Baby Can Do It, So Can You
E*Trade's wide selection of no-fee funds and ETFs make it a good choice for new and intermediate investors.
Here's How Spending 3% On You Will Advance Your Career
Want to earn more money throughout your career? It could be as simple as investing in yourself.
When Good Cakes Go Bad: A Cheat Sheet for the Uninspired
I’m no cake professional. I can barely manage a Betty Crocker boxed mix with the fluffy frosting from a can. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into a professional piece (b
Join Us for a Live Google Hangout About College Finances This Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST
Our Senior Editor will be participating in a live video chat, discussing ways to save money in college — find out how you can watch and ask questions!
7 Credit Card Application Tips for the Best Chance of Approval
Easy steps to increase your chances of approval when you apply for a credit card.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Garden?
Tell us whether you have a garden and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Great Coupon Debate
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. Bu
10 Delicious Ways to Save Stale Bread
Stale bread might seem like it's destined for the trash, but here's how to turn it into delicious treasure instead.
Ask the Readers: What Big Purchase Has Helped You Save Money?
Tell us about a big purchase that has helped you save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Five calls you can make now to save hundreds to thousands of dollars
In the current economic climate, everyone is trying to save a buck. I know some families that have budgets so tight that there is no room for saving, but I think it is possible for
5 Things You Must Learn About the Company Before Your Job Interview
You did something right on your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Now win the interview and get the job by learning these key details about your future employer.
Can Men Be Trained To Understand Women?
According to Michael Gurian, co-author of "Leadership and the Sexes" with Barbara Annis, men can be trained to understand women and women can be trained to respect men. In a teleph
8 Ways to Save on Smartphone Costs While Traveling
A phone's a great — even necessary — travel companion, but the data costs can mount. Extend your trip by cutting the cost of smartphone roaming.
Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending
People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 milli
The Lowdown On Layaway
Layaway never completely disappeared from the retail landscape but it’s become more prominent with promotions by some national chains and locally-owned shops. Instead of paying for