What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
Debt can make or break you. Which one depends on how you handle it and the reasons behind the need for the money. Make the right choice and you can achieve even the impossible.
You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
A nation reeling from popped real estate and financial collapse mopes through a recession, its president urging calm. Just what country are we talking about?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers
How well do you know your Facebook friends? Beware: if you can’t easily pick them out of a crowd, then you might be barred access to your account the next time you travel.
Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)
If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.
5 Big Winter Expenses That Could Freeze Your Budget
Winter's not done yet! Avoid these wintertime expenses so you don't blow your budget before spring's blooms arrive.
Going Into Debt Can Be Awesome
Debt can make or break you. Which one depends on how you handle it and the reasons behind the need for the money. Make the right choice and you can achieve even the impossible.
Best Credit Cards to Use For a Home Renovation
Use these credit cards to earn cash back and rewards for home renovation and remodeling purchases.
Financial Independence Is More Than Just a Number
You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
11 Things You Can Do in Philadelphia That You Can't Do Anywhere Else
Philadelphia is often underrated but those who've been here know: The city is surprisingly full of hidden charms.
Is an All-Cash Diet Right for You?
Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.
Our Senior Editor Is Moving On: A Goodbye From Meg
After almost four years with Wise Bread, I'm moving on. And I'll miss you guys!
The 10 Offensive Phrases No One Is Telling You About
A lot of the stock phrases we use have much darker meanings than we probably intend. Be careful what you say!
Read "AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip" to Live Your Best Life
Health and wealth are the two things we all want most. This book shows you how to painlessly and seamlessly attain them.
U.S. Banks and the Tokyo Drift
A nation reeling from popped real estate and financial collapse mopes through a recession, its president urging calm. Just what country are we talking about?
These 6 Instragrammers Are Getting Rich by Traveling the World
These Instagrammers are traveling the world, taking gorgeous pics, and raking it in — maybe you can join them!
November 11: The Last Free National Park Day of the Year
Plan a final outdoor adventure for 2011, and discover how to get free entrance to parks year-round.
The 5 Best Deep Conditioners
Keeping your locks silky smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these deep conditioners and your hair will remain moisturized and flawless.
6 Mistakes Parents of Teen Drivers Make
Is your teen about to hit the open road? Beware these common parenting mistakes.
Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.
The 12 Most Dangerous Foods You're Buying
Bacteria, heart disease, and cancer, oh my! These are the most dangerous foods you're probably buying.
10 Quick Ways to Become More Hygienic
Guess what? Good hygiene means good health as well as good cleanliness. Clean up your act, inside and out.