For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
1 in 3 people are disabled during their working lives, and those disabled for more than 2 months have an average disability length of two and a half years. Make sure your disabilit
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
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?
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Is Your Disability Insurance?
1 in 3 people are disabled during their working lives, and those disabled for more than 2 months have an average disability length of two and a half years. Make sure your disabilit
The 10 Dirtiest, Germiest, Grossest Things You Live With Everyday
Ten reasons you may never touch anything ever again.
6 Financial Gifts Mom Will Love for Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, put that World's Best Mom mug back on the shelf, and spring for one of these fantastic financial gifts instead.
How One Mediocre Investor Prospered After the Market Crash
A mediocre portfolio held up pretty well through the financial crisis — and has even done pretty great in the aftermath. Learn how.
5 Types of Overspenders — Which One Are You?
There are different types of chronic overspenders. Which one are you?
How to Raise Backyard Chickens
If you've thought about getting your own set of fowl, this starter guide will have you well on your way to fresh eggs and friendly wake-up calls.
How to Keep Your Pets Cool During a Heat Wave
The dog days of summer are here. Here's how to keep your fur buddies cool.
8 Tips for Going Back to School as an Adult
There's a lot more life in the way when you return to school as an adult. Here's a crash course in making it work.
8 Critical 401(k) Questions You Need to Ask Your Employer
You know you should be using your work-sponsored 401(k) plan, but to really make the most of it, you need to ask a few questions.
How Job-Hoppers Can Keep Up With Their Retirement Savings
Job hopping is now the norm in the working world. Make sure to take your retirement savings along for the ride.
How to Set Up an IRA to Build Wealth
Want to become a millionaire? All you have to do is invest $11 a day in an IRA for 40 years. Learn how to set yours up.
4 Ways the 50% Rule Can Save You Money
Saving money can all come down to one magic number: 50%.
The 5 Best Hair Serums
Keeping your hair shiny and healthy isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hair serums and your mane will stay magnificent.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
The 5 Best Scanners
Whether you're trying to preserve family photos or make your office paperless, you can do it with one of these excellent scanners.
How to be the best customer
We've no shortage of "How to do good customer service" articles designed to be applied from the company's side. But what about customers?
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?
The Easy Way to Cure Chronic Procrastination You Should Try Now
What are you waiting for? Fix your chronic procrastination now.
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.