The trouble started innocently enough. For as long as I can remember, Grandma bought a lottery ticket each and every week. She promised us, her children and grandchildren, that whe
As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for you on LinkedIn. Follow this advice to ensure that when they find your profile, they'll like what they see.
For the frequent traveler, Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world. Is it possible, however, that the popular social netw
You did something right on your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Now win the interview and get the job by learning these key details about your future employer.
One summer my mother showed me a series of articles in Money magazine by a reporter named Ryan D'Agostino who knocked on the doors of expensive homes to find out how the occupants
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Laws the Leg-Breakers Don’t Want You to Know About
Gone are the days when debt collectors only hassled the lazy, financially inept, or the completely downtrodden and hopelessly unlucky. [more]
5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them
Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.
Revive Old Toys for Extra Christmas Savings (and Sanity)
It has officially begun. My four-year-old has tuned out the real world in favor of loud Saturday morning commercials advertising the best of mu
The 8 Things That Are Always Cheaper at Target
Target is hitting the bullseye for ultra-low pricing on these eight products. Shop smart and save with these choices.
How to Tackle Your Summer Vacation Credit Card Debt
Spent a little too much money while on vacation this summer? We've all been there. Here's how to tackle it, manage it, and then defeat it.
Scammers Stole All of My Grandma's Money
The trouble started innocently enough. For as long as I can remember, Grandma bought a lottery ticket each and every week. She promised us, her children and grandchildren, that whe
Almost 50 Unique Housewarming Gifts for Less Than $20
You don't have to spend a lot to help your friends and family settle into a new place.
8 Financial Lessons From Adele
When you're the world's most popular songstress, you spend pretty much whatever, right? Not if you're a frugalista like Adele.
6 Tips for Saving Big Money on Office Supplies
Whether you’re a small biz owner or just a super-equipped bill payer, you can save big on office supplies with these savvy tips!
The Best (Inexpensive) Souvenirs
As a rule, we don’t buy souvenirs for their usefulness. A t-shirt from the Hard Rock Café or a shell sculpture from Hawaii isn’t going to increase your productivity — in fact, dust
9 LinkedIn Changes Every Job Hunter Should Make
Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for you on LinkedIn. Follow this advice to ensure that when they find your profile, they'll like what they see.
Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats
Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!
Facebook For Budget Travelers
For the frequent traveler, Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world. Is it possible, however, that the popular social netw
5 Things You Must Learn About the Company Before Your Job Interview
You did something right on your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Now win the interview and get the job by learning these key details about your future employer.
Best Money Tips: Tips to Keep Your Car's High Value
Today we found some awesome articles on tips to keep your car's high value, secret Starbucks savings tips, and making your nest egg last a lifetime.
Book Review: Rich Like Them by Ryan D'Agostino
One summer my mother showed me a series of articles in Money magazine by a reporter named Ryan D'Agostino who knocked on the doors of expensive homes to find out how the occupants
Flashback Friday: 68 Best Ways to Make Money That Are Actually Fun
Whether paying off debt or saving for something special, everyone could use some extra cash. These money-makers don't even feel like work.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: How to Turn Your Spouse Into a Money Saver
Max is owning her crazy in her journey to save $31K this year. Her husband, Mr. Spendypants, is along for the ride.
4 Clever Ways to Control Your Spending -- and One That Will Shock You!
For most of us controlling our spending just takes a little willpower. For others, more shocking modes of behavior modification are required.
Why a 50-Year-Old Gadget May Be the Best Cure for Insomnia
Nobody disputes the value of a good night's sleep, and getting it might be as simple as making your bedroom noisier.