Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
What if you were able to automatically invest some money, every day, in small stress-free amounts? Could investing be that simple? Yep. Just sign up for Acorns.
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Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting
It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.
Clams, Cheese, and Bread: Why We Call Money What We Do
Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.
The 5 Best Hair Curlers
To get perfect curls that last, not any hair curler will do. You need one of these best five hair curlers.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
Architect, Designer, or Contractor: Who Should You Hire for Your Project?
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
Massive List of Things to Do While Watching TV
These 70+ tasks that will keep you productive, fit, and moving forward while you're watching your favorite shows.
Start Investing Today: Acorns Lets You Invest Your Change While You Shop
What if you were able to automatically invest some money, every day, in small stress-free amounts? Could investing be that simple? Yep. Just sign up for Acorns.
Play On: 5 Great Card and Board Games
Game nights are almost always fun, but you can make them straight-up awesome by choosing one of these excellent, less-common games.
20 Surprisingly Delicious Squash Recipes
It's winter-time and that means fresh squash — and plenty of it. When life gives you squash, make pancakes — and lots more besides!
Explaining Away the Green M&M
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the company behind M&M’s has decided to let the urban legend run wild. No longer will the impotent and un
10 Places to Get Free Personal Finance Classes
Wise Bread is a great source of personal finance basics, but only one thing beats a proper, quality financial education — a FREE high quality financial education.
23 Recipes for Slime Your Kids Can Make — and Even Sell!
Slime is the cool new trend among kids, so why not show them how to make it and then sell it?
25 Ways to Take Five Minutes for Yourself
If you're oh-so-busy and need a break, check out these simple, easy ways to take five minutes and recharge.
10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
Stop! Don't Cut Up Your Credit Cards
Put down the scissors, and step away from the plastic! You can catch up on credit card debt in much smarter ways than chopping up your cards.
People Who Became Millionaires Overnight (and What They Did With the Money)
Some lottery winners seem to wind up penniless — or worse — after their windfall. Read their stories — as well those of winners who did better.
9 Good Reasons to Choose a Credit Union Instead of a Bank
We're big fans of credit unions at Wise Bread, and once you get a look at this list of reasons why, you will be too!
EverBank: Promising High Yields on Online Banking
If you're looking for high yields and low fees, check out online bank EverBank.