A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving at the movies, throwing a cheap and easy holiday party, and why investing your emergency fund is a bad idea.
The three biggest life decisions we make may be sabotaging our ultimate financial goal. Those three big choices include where to live or settle down, who to marry, and what prof
Outraged, annoyed, or otherwise frustrated by Bank of America's new debit card fee? Learn why the bank is instituting the fee and what else might happen.
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some cool articles on money-saving DIY blogs, habits of motivated people, and the worst airports for penny pinchers.
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Using Time Horizons to Make Smarter Investments
A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
Why young investors should "Stay the Course" and continue to invest
With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe
How to Score Free (or Almost Free) College Textbooks
Textbooks can cost you thousands of dollars over the course of your college career. Keep costs down with these tips.
6 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Vacation Package
Whether you're looking for an all-inclusive vacation package or a bulk vacation package, ask yourself (and the provider) these six questions.
6 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs
As side gigs go, freelance writing isn't bad, so long as you have the research and writing skills — and know where to find the jobs. Start here.
Best Money Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money at the Movies
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving at the movies, throwing a cheap and easy holiday party, and why investing your emergency fund is a bad idea.
The 5 Best Fans
Staying cool in the summer heat isn't easy, it can be. Just use any of these five fans and you will always stay comfortably cool.
This Is What It Really Costs to Get Sick
Even with Obamacare, unexpected medical costs can hit your finances hard. Here's what it costs to get sick, and what you can do.
How We Are Our Own Saboteurs
The three biggest life decisions we make may be sabotaging our ultimate financial goal. Those three big choices include where to live or settle down, who to marry, and what prof
Dried Fruit, Paint Brushes, and 8 Other Things You Should Keep in the Fridge
Sure, your fridge is full of food, but did you know that flowers and paint brushes should be in there, too? Yep, it's true.
6 Little Stressors You Can Easily Eliminate Today
Lots of little annoyances can add up to serious stress. Cut out those small sources of stress to fret less and enjoy life more.
23 Effortless Ways to Go Green (and Save Money, Too)
Captain Planet fully believes in your ability to save the Earth, without even trying!
7 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score This Year
A good credit score can help you get better rates on big purchases or loans. Start boosting your score with some simple steps.
The 4 Smartest Things to Do With an Inheritance
Have you ever wondered what you'd do with an inheritance? If you're lucky enough to receive one, it should be these money moves.
10 Steps You Must Take If You've Been in a Car Accident
Even a minor auto accident is frightening and stressful. Prepare for the aftermath ahead of time to limit the damage and walk away unscathed.
Is Bank of America’s $5 Monthly Debit Card Fee Just the Beginning?
Outraged, annoyed, or otherwise frustrated by Bank of America's new debit card fee? Learn why the bank is instituting the fee and what else might happen.
Best Money Tips: Creative DIY Blogs That Help You Save Money
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some cool articles on money-saving DIY blogs, habits of motivated people, and the worst airports for penny pinchers.
Sayonara, Ramen-san
In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.
10 Things I Just Won’t Do to Save Money
Turn down money-saving opportunities? Yup! One very frugal writer shares the questionable and straight-up dumb ways he won't save money.
7 Places to Get Vaccinated for Cheap or Free
Flu season is right around the corner. Be proactive about your health care with affordable vaccines for the flu and other preventable diseases.