You already know the best way to make your household finances more secure: emergency fund, insurance, diversified investment portfolio, marketable skills. But once you're doing
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
25 Delicious and Easy One-Pot Meals
Between everything else during the week, who has time to cook dinner? You do with these tasty one-pot wonders!
Improve Your Giving With 5 Smart Charity Tricks
Make the most out of your efforts to give back and you'll do the most good. It's easy to be extra charitable!
$20 in San Francisco: The Best Ways to Spend It
Baghdad by the Bay is not known as a cheap place to live, but it does boast plenty of cheap outings. Find out how far 20 bucks will take you there!
The Second-Best Way to Make your Household More Secure
You already know the best way to make your household finances more secure: emergency fund, insurance, diversified investment portfolio, marketable skills. But once you're doing
A Lot of People Don't Understand What Money Really Is — Do You?
What you think money is says a lot about who you are now, and who you might be tomorrow. What does "money" mean to you?
Ask the Readers: If You Could Have One Wish (Chance to win $20!)
What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
6 Easy Tricks to Become Instantly More Likeable
Win friends and influence people with these simple techniques of the charming.
8 Reasons You're Still Stuck in a Financial Hole
You're in a financial hole. If you don't quit these bad money moves, ASAP, you're just going to keep on digging.
These Apps Turn Saving Money Into a Game — Are They Worth It?
These apps promise to gamify your savings and investing, but is gamification really the key to better finances?
Where and Why to Buy Fair Trade Goods
From decor to food, buying fair trade means you get affordable handmade items while providing a fair wage to the artisan. Find out where to shop.
Where to Find the Cheapest Shipping Rates
Whether you're shipping a care package to your kid or several orders for your small business, shipping can get expensive. Learn how to pay less.
5 Money Mistakes Couples Who Live Together Might Make After a Breakup
Breaking up is hard to do. When money is involved, it's even harder.
10 Edible Garden Plants Anyone Can Grow
Gardening isn't always fun for those of us with black thumbs. Plant these 10 foolproof veggies and a beautiful harvest will sprout in no time.
10 Cheap, Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas
Instead of filling the trash with expensive, one-use-only wrapping paper this year, use these ideas for wrapping that is as unique as it is frugal.
6 Money Moves to Make for Tomorrow's Mortgage
A home is one of life's biggest purchases. Long before you're ready to buy, prepare for the big step by making these smart money moves.
9 Best Free Financial Learning Tools
Whether you're baffled by bonds or confused by compounding, all the financial education you need is just a click away — and it's all free.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
10 Hot Spots for Digital Nomads in 2018
If you live and work on the road, you should check out these gorgeous international hot spots.
Like DIY? Avoid These 10 Costly Mistakes
I scoured the web looking for the obvious and not-so-obvious mistakes DIY addicts make and compiled this list.
Homemade Deodorant: Is It Worth It?
Sure, ready-made deodorant is easy to purchase and use. But there are some great reasons to make your own (inexpensive!) deodorant.