So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Home ownership isn’t for everyone. And even if it’s right for you, it might not be right for you right now. Read this to help figure out if you're ready.
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
Leftover Halloween candy can be a treat or an annoyance. If your kids came home with a huge stash, or you have many leftovers from your own home, the tummy aches can put a kibosh o
It's not often I'm taken aback by the simplicity and power of an invention, but this one does it for me. It's cheap, anyone can make one and it literally changes lives. Welcome to
The crux of network party-marketing: feelings. Should your emotions enter into your shopping experience? At these parties, I have experienced the feeling of largesse because I coul
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
5 Important Things to Know About Your 401K and IRA in 2016
Another new year already? Yep, and here's what the coming year will bring for your retirement accounts.
How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget
You might have a set home improvement budget, but scope creep can easily bust it wide open. Here's how to prevent that.
You Shouldn’t Buy a Home If…
Home ownership isn’t for everyone. And even if it’s right for you, it might not be right for you right now. Read this to help figure out if you're ready.
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
Book review: The Drunkard's Walk
The human brain has a powerful capability to spot patterns. It's so good at spotting patterns, it can spot patterns that aren't even there. It's this fact that makes randomness--
Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
Studying abroad introduces students to a culture...and it can also be a crash course in budgeting and cash management. Here's what you need to know.
6 Money Moves to Make When You Move Back Home With Your Parents
A huge percentage of Millennials move back home with Mom and Dad. These money moves will help them get their financial footing.
Get Help Renovating Your Home With an FHA 203(k) Mortgage
The FHA 203(k) home renovation mortgage is an excellent option for purchasing and renovating a fixer-upper.
10 Things to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy
Leftover Halloween candy can be a treat or an annoyance. If your kids came home with a huge stash, or you have many leftovers from your own home, the tummy aches can put a kibosh o
8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career
If your current pays-the-bills job isn't your dream career, this collection of wisdom just might give you the push you need to find more joyful work.
Flashback Friday: 102 Amazing Food Hacks You Have to Try This Summer
Looking to switch up your food routine for summer? Start with these delicious summer food hacks.
How To Turn a 2-liter Bottle Of Water Into a 50-Watt Lightbulb
It's not often I'm taken aback by the simplicity and power of an invention, but this one does it for me. It's cheap, anyone can make one and it literally changes lives. Welcome to
The 5 Best Treadmills
No more excuses! Having a treadmill at home can make it a lot easier to exercise. Here are our picks for the five best.
5 Reasons to Stay Away From Penny Stocks
Don't let the get-rich tales of penny stocks fool you. More often than not, it's best to steer clear.
5 Simple Ways to Fight Burnout
For most of us, we've got too many responsibilities to let burnout and disinterest sap our performance and productivity. So don't.
Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?
The crux of network party-marketing: feelings. Should your emotions enter into your shopping experience? At these parties, I have experienced the feeling of largesse because I coul
Is There Such a Thing as a "Safe" Investment?
We all want to protect our nest eggs, but the question remains: Is any investment truly "safe?"
15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.
4 Surprising Places to Find Deals on Health Care
A Groupon for hip replacement? We're not quite there yet, but in the meanwhile, here's how the Internet is changing the health care market.