Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The 5 Best Slow Cookers
Slow cookers are one of the best tools for easily preparing frugal, healthy, and delicious meals. Get started with one of these affordable options.
Move Over Weight Watchers, the New Pyramid is Here!
I would never dismiss any dieting or nutrition program that really works, and my goal is not to discredit commercial o
How to Increase Your Child's Odds of Winning a Scholarship
Only the rarest of special snowflake students get scholarships, right? Wrong. Anyone can find money to help with school if they know where to look.
50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
Healthcare will most likely be my family's largest expense in a couple of years, when we've finished paying our home mortgage. We're not heavy users of the healthcare system, so wh
5 Ways Having a Paid Off Car Is Surprisingly Great
We all know auto loans are bad for our bottom line. Check out just how much easier life can be when you straight-up own your car.
This Is How You Make Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home
With these simple tricks — and just one piece of special equipment — you can elevate DIY pizza from from flat and soggy to bubbly and sublime.
Clean Jeans Right Without Going to the Dry Cleaner
Still throwing your jeans in the washer after every time you wear them? Learn how to care for your denim right.
How to Live the "Location Independent" Lifestyle
When you can work from anywhere, you can go anywhere. Here's how.
How Credit Card Issuers Classify Your Purchases For Bonus Rewards
Here are some tips to figure out which purchases qualify for bonus rewards, so you can be sure to choose the right credit card for any purchase.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 4/18, 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!
Topic: Majoring in Money! Join our conversation with Sallie Mae for chance to win $300 in Amazon gift cards!
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
What It Really Costs to Own a Home
I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house.
10 Things All Successful Freelancers Do
Making it as a freelancer is not easy — but it's not out of reach, either. Here's how successful freelancers spend their time.
6 Ways to Be a Better Friend Without Any Effort
We'd all like to be better friends — and we should be. Keep your friends close with some simple relationship builders.
3 Reasons Why Buying Groceries Online Is Great
You don't just save time by ordering your groceries online; you can actually save more money than you would shopping in-store. Really.
Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer
Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.
10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.
Best Money Tips: Times to Ignore Traditional Financial Advice
Today we found articles on when you should ignore traditional financial advice, things you can’t return to Amazon, and hacks to help you stay focused at work.
6 Money Questions You Never Have to Answer
When Nosy Parkers start prying into personal money matters, here's how to shut 'em down.
The 10 Worst Tax Moves You Can Make
Tax time is coming up as fast as the holidays are. Have you been naughty or nice?