You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
You expect to spend your retirement years living in Costa Rica. Your spouse expects to stay local and join the golf club.
And you don’t figure this out until the day before you re
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.
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
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
Ask the Readers: Where Did You Learn About Personal Finance?
Tell us where you learned about personal finance and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Are You and Your Spouse Planning the Same Retirement?
You expect to spend your retirement years living in Costa Rica. Your spouse expects to stay local and join the golf club. And you don’t figure this out until the day before you re
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!
Extend Your Vacation for Free With Open Jaws and Stopovers
Savvy travelers know how to take advantage of open jaw tickets and stopovers to get free flights. Find out what they are and how you can benefit.
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.
Protect Future Earnings by Negotiating the Right Starting Salary
Why set yourself up for financial failure when you can negotiate a fair starting salary now?
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.
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
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
5 Best Amazon Deals for Monday 08/26
Today's great deals include Swingline GBC Inspire Laminator $15, 50% off dresses by Laundry, 70% off Contemporary Fashion Jewelry, and more!
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.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Low-Cost Hobbies?
Tell us about your favorite low-cost hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 09/03
Today's great deals include Schlage Keyless deadbolt, 50% off Maxstudio dresses and MANGO clothing, 59% off recent hits on DVD and Blu-ray, and more!
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
Best Money Tips: Tips to Keep Your Car's High Value
Today we found some awesome articles on tips to keep your car's high value, secret Starbucks savings tips, and making your nest egg last a lifetime.