Today we found articles on what you can do after the Equifax hack, strategies for mastering new skills, and how to prevent flood-damaged clothes from getting mildew.
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
Almost everybody enjoys the gift of cash, but a thin envelope isn't much fun to unwrap. Make your next cash gift thoughtful (and fun!) with these clever cash packing ideas.
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
If you've got a lot of loans under your belt, you'll want to make sure that you're able to manage them well, or risk wrecking your credit by making a late payment somewhere. Deali
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
Are you maximizing your health care dollars? Do you have the right insurance? And do you know how to protect yourself? Here’s a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy
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New App Ondot Is a Remote Control for Your Credit Card
Save money and protect your credit card from fraud with Ondot's new Card Control app.
12 Ways to Make a Tiny Apartment Awesome
Make life in a tiny space seem elegant rather than cramped with a few simple decorating and design tricks.
6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative
Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?
Beat the Clock with Frugal and Simple Valentine's Day Ideas
Americans will shell out more than $15 billion for Valentine's Day gifts this year, but you don't have to empty your pockets to have a romantic day.
9 Signs You're Suffering From Lifestyle Inflation
Keeping up with the Joneses is not the only sign of creeping lifestyle inflation. How many of these signs of profligacy do you recognize?
Best Money Tips: How to Protect Yourself After the Equifax Breach
Today we found articles on what you can do after the Equifax hack, strategies for mastering new skills, and how to prevent flood-damaged clothes from getting mildew.
The 5 Best Exercise Videos
Sweat it out with the comforts of home with the right exercise video. Any of these five best exercise videos are great choices!
Free "Digital Retirement Coach" Aims to Take Angst Out of Retirement Planning
If the thought of retirement planning sends chills down your spine, a helpful chatbot from AARP and the Ad Council makes it all seem easy.
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Skip the sugary snacks and soft drinks. Give your kids a mid-day brain boost with these nutritious — and delicious — school lunches.
The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
How to Save Big on Last-Minute Travel
The early bird always gets the worm, right? Wrong! There are plenty of ways to save big on last-minute travel.
90% off is not a deal if you don’t need it.
I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90
Want Stylish Shoes That Last for Years? Try Frye
A single pair of Frye boots bought for a trip to Italy impressed the wearer so much, she soon bought another pair of boots and two pairs of flats.
8 Ways to Reduce Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars. Discover how you can easily and drastically reduce these costs.
Do You Live In One Of America’s Most Foreclosure-Ridden Towns?
I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
10 Fun Ways to Wrap the Gift of Cash
Almost everybody enjoys the gift of cash, but a thin envelope isn't much fun to unwrap. Make your next cash gift thoughtful (and fun!) with these clever cash packing ideas.
When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
Worried About Debt? Tips On Managing Your Loans
If you've got a lot of loans under your belt, you'll want to make sure that you're able to manage them well, or risk wrecking your credit by making a late payment somewhere. Deali
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Health Care Plan?
Are you maximizing your health care dollars? Do you have the right insurance? And do you know how to protect yourself? Here’s a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy