On Friday both the House and the Senate passed a new $789 billion stimulus package as a continuation of the efforts by the United States Government to jumpstart the economy. A sig
Spending more time with your virtual community than with your real one? Discover how to limit your likes, shares, and tweets and regain control of your time.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
CreditKarma.com recently released a report that concluded about a third of consumer's credit scores have increased (that's good) during a period of October 2008 until January 2009.
While 30-year-olds may be firmly settled in adulthood, that doesn't mean they have their finances in order. If you're close to 30, here's what you need to know.
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On Friday both the House and the Senate passed a new $789 billion stimulus package as a continuation of the efforts by the United States Government to jumpstart the economy. A sig
5 Ways to Break Your Social Media Habit
Spending more time with your virtual community than with your real one? Discover how to limit your likes, shares, and tweets and regain control of your time.
Best Money Tips: How to Look Amazing in Photos
Today we found articles on easy ways to look amazing in photos, how to survive on minimum wage, and time-saving laundry tips.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
Credit Scores Across the Country: Which Third are You In?
CreditKarma.com recently released a report that concluded about a third of consumer's credit scores have increased (that's good) during a period of October 2008 until January 2009.
Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.
How to Save Money on Kids' Activities
Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!
6 Pre-Workout Snacks to Keep You Moving
Eating one of these healthy, tasty snacks before a workout can give you just what you need to make the most of every rep.
New Mac minis: Beware small gains at a big price!
Are you interested in a new Mac mini? Read this first: be informed about which upgrades don't make sense and what to do about it.
The 5 Best Space Heaters
When used properly, a space heater can keep you warm and save you money in winter. Here are our picks for the five best.
9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.
5 Things 30-Year-Olds Don’t Have Enough Of
While 30-year-olds may be firmly settled in adulthood, that doesn't mean they have their finances in order. If you're close to 30, here's what you need to know.
Best Money Tips: Online Learning
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips. This week, we have notes on snagging a blogging gig, identity theft protection and help links, get ripped like Bruce Lee, and more, all
10 Local Charities That Could Use Your Stuff
Start your holiday giving early (and help people and animals in your community) by donating goods to these sometimes overlooked organizations.
21 Things That Young Adults Absolutely Need to Know About Money
While most colleges and universities offer personal finance courses, only a fraction of students sign up for them. It's time for a cram session.
10 Reasons Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Cash
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Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Would You Ding Your Credit to Get Out of Debt?
Tell us if you would ding your credit to get out of debt and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $150 or one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards!
10 Ways to Rock Your Next Presentation
Ace your next work or school presentation with these 10 expert tips.
Five Free Ways to Improve Your Life
Making improvements to your quality of life isn't always going to be about money. Usually, the sea changes that make our lives more livable are things that don't involve coupons or
10 Gifts for Your Boss
You don't have to be a suckup to give your boss a nice gift. Follow a few simple rules, then choose one of these 10 great gift ideas.