One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
Are you looking to hire a financial advisor but worried they might be next Madoff. Before doing so, be sure to do a background check to see if you can find any clues that might pre
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best of Personal Finance Roundup. This week, we look at ways to save money on your child’s school pictures, how to pull together a tasty gourmet meal from
Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
“Credit cards and debit cards have the exact same benefits.” I’ve heard this statement for a long time, but I wanted to test it out to see if it is true.
Today we found articles on ways to spend less on food, ways to get free alcohol on a plane, and ways to save money on a wedding by shopping at a warehouse club.
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When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
Do a Background Check Before Hiring Your Financial Advisor
Are you looking to hire a financial advisor but worried they might be next Madoff. Before doing so, be sure to do a background check to see if you can find any clues that might pre
Best of Personal Finance: The 25 Best Places to Retire
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best of Personal Finance Roundup. This week, we look at ways to save money on your child’s school pictures, how to pull together a tasty gourmet meal from
5 American Cities Where You Can Retire On Just Social Security
If Social Security is your primary post-retirement income, it may be time to move. Maybe to one of these five low-cost U.S. cities.
Secrets of Telemarketing From an Industry Insider
Recently, someone from "behind enemy lines" came forward to give us all invaluable tips on dealing with those harassing calls from telemarketers. Learn the secrets you need to know
This Is the Best Music to Listen to If You Want to Be Productive
Need to bear down and get some work done? Crank the tunes, but not just any tunes — these tunes.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Expenses
Today we found some great articles on tax day freebies, reducing your food expenses, and steps to investing in yourself.
The Easiest Way to Invest in the World's Biggest Companies
You don't need thousands of dollars to buy high-priced stock — really!
4 Ways Millennials Are Changing Marriage
It's no secret that Millennials like to do things their own way, and that includes marriage. Here's how the kids are tying the knot (or not).
5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create
If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.
The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.
When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'
15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won't Make You Feel Slimy
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards: A Comprehensive Comparison
“Credit cards and debit cards have the exact same benefits.” I’ve heard this statement for a long time, but I wanted to test it out to see if it is true.
Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Spend Less on Food
Today we found articles on ways to spend less on food, ways to get free alcohol on a plane, and ways to save money on a wedding by shopping at a warehouse club.
Why Tax Day Is April 15 and Other Weird Financial Deadlines
It might seem like the federal government drew these financial dates and deadlines out of a hat, but there's reason behind the madness.
Best Money Tips: How to Make a Decision Between Competing Job Offers
Today we found some awesome articles on making a decision between two job offers, saving on wedding dresses, and how to stop living in limbo.
Best Money Tips: Tricks to Save on Summer Travel
Today we found articles on tricks to save on summer travel, top ways to save money, and retirement mistakes to avoid in your 20s and 30s.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
12 Things You Won't Ever Use Again and Should Throw Out Today
Maybe you're sentimental, or maybe you subscribe to "out of sight, out of mind," but whatever the reason, stop hanging onto your old junk!