When you're at the beach and the sun gets too hot, it's nice to grab a little shade. Get any of these beach tents and you'll be tucked away from those harsh rays.
Before making a charitable donation after a natural disaster, it's important to make sure your gift is going to a reputable organization. Here's how to check.
Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.
There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more
You drive and drink responsibly, spend your money responsibly, and act responsibly, don’t you? But do you invest responsibly? Can you invest responsibly?
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
10 Scams to Avoid in 2011
Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.
10 Ways You're Wasting Time Without Realizing It
Where has the day gone? Maybe you've wasted it on one or more of these little time sinks.
How to Live a Retired Life Before Retirement
You don't have to wait until retirement to start living like you already have.
The 5 Best Beach Tents
When you're at the beach and the sun gets too hot, it's nice to grab a little shade. Get any of these beach tents and you'll be tucked away from those harsh rays.
How to Buy a New Computer Without Breaking Your Budget
Yes, you can buy a new computer without destroying your budget.
How to Select a Charity to Donate to After a Natural Disaster
Before making a charitable donation after a natural disaster, it's important to make sure your gift is going to a reputable organization. Here's how to check.
Autopay Is Great for Money Management — Until It Starts Costing You
Automatic payments are wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately, sneaky "gray" charges can add up quickly.
Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?
The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.
Why Your Big New Year's Resolutions Are Pointless
Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.
5 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Employee Retirement Accounts
More than half of American small business employees don't have a workplace retirement plan. Here's why your small business should offer one.
7 Careers That Pay Women More Than Men
While the gender pay gap is still too big across the board, there are a few jobs that reward women with more. A few may surprise you.
16 Must-Haves to Pack for Your Next Cruise
Before you step foot on the gangplank, check your pockets and luggage for these essentials. You're gonna need 'em!
8 Good Reasons to Become a Contractor
There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Gift Cards
Ah, the simple gift card — what did we do before them? Whether you're the gifter or the giftee, here's how to wring every cent out of them.
Socially Responsible Investing Goes Green
You drive and drink responsibly, spend your money responsibly, and act responsibly, don’t you? But do you invest responsibly? Can you invest responsibly?
A Google employee perk we can all get free
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal
Here's How Billionaires Are Preparing for the End of the World
If you're rich enough, you can live out the end of the world in true luxury.
Miser v. Stunna: A Case Study
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and w
How to Create a Financial 5 Year Plan
To improve your financial future, you must first decide on your financial goals and then create a plan to reach them. Here's how to do both.
The 5 Best High Yield CDs
"High yield" does not describe many savings accounts and CDs these days, but these five banks offer the best yields currently available.