Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

Here's How Often Your Credit Score Gets Calculated

You know your credit score can fluctuate. But you should also know what causes this — and how you can use it to your advantage.

How to Throw the Most Fabulous (and Frugal) Baby Shower of all Time

Ever wondered how to throw the most fabulous - yet frugal - baby shower in the history of the world? Read on to find out how!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 10/12 at 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $200 in Prizes!

Topic: Make Your Kid a Money Genius! Join our conversation with Beth Kobliner for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #MoneyGenius to participate!

How to Get the Most Out of Airport Lounge Access

If your credit card offers you the use an airport VIP lounge, squeeze your time there for all it's worth!

Here's How Rich You'd Be if You Stopped Drinking Expensive Coffee

Fancy coffee drinkers, heads up! Your daily caffeine vice may seem like a harmless treat, but it's costing you more money than you may realize.

13 Financial Steps to Take Before Retiring Abroad

A retirement overseas can be a wonderful way to live out your golden years. But before you take off for your next chapter, make these money moves first.

6 Ways Life Is Better With Good Credit

Better credit can lead to a better life in more ways than one.

Best Money Tips: Financial Gifts for Children

Today we found some great articles on financial gift ideas for children, preventing airport spending, and fun things to do for free or on the cheap.

10 Cheap, Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas

Instead of filling the trash with expensive, one-use-only wrapping paper this year, use these ideas for wrapping that is as unique as it is frugal.

Best Money Tips: Holiday Savings Tips

Today we found some great articles on holiday savings tips, cash back credit card traps, and why it's still a good idea to get your bachelor's degree.

The 5 Best Camera Bags

Lugging your camera and camera accessories everywhere you go isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these camera bags and your camera will be protected at all times.

7 Times Travel Insurance Is Worth It

Is travel insurance worth it? In these cases, the answer is definitely yes.

6 Attitudes That Breed Financial Failure

Can changing our minds about money change our fortunes? Yup. Here are six ideas about finances that you might want to ditch.

Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Back to School Sales

Today we found some great articles on ways to take advantage of back to school sales, automating your budget, and habits of the wealthy.

8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor

Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.

5 Easy Things Science Says You Should Do for Your Family

Make the most of precious time with your family. Science says these five habits will make you closer and stronger than ever.

Don't Let Your Bank Pick Your Homeowner's Insurance

If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.

Best Money Tips: The Downsides to Early Retirement

Today we found articles on the downsides to early retirement, clever Alexa commands you will use over and over again, and creative ways to save money this summer.

How to Turn Groceries Into Gasoline

Grocery store gas discount programs can be a great way to save money on fuel — if you shop wisely. Learn how to make the most of these discounts.

Start Saving More With This One, Simple Tool

If you're struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck, a spending book will help track where your money is going — and where you can start saving.