You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.
Even if you like doing your own taxes, there are still good reasons to go to a professional. Learn how an accountant can save you both money and stress.
You don't have to be an insider to glean valuable insights about a company. These four public sources of info can tell you a lot of what you need to know before you invest.
Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.
If you want to stretch your pantry and your budget while reducing food waste in your kitchen, discover the delicious experiment that is Thursday Night Soup.
Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your mo
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
The line between frugal and crazy
You don't have to go very far down the path of being frugal to reach the point where people start questioning your sanity. (You bicycle to work? Even though you have a perfec
9 ways Star Wars can inspire you to save money.
Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
How a Family of 4 Can See Italy for $1,000 or Less
Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.
How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score
Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.
Is an All-Cash Diet Right for You?
Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.
10 Questions Landlords Can't Ask
It's hard enough finding a place to rent in a tough market without having to answer a bunch of probing questions. Happily, you don't have to.
Why Saving Too Much Money for a College Fund Is a Bad Idea
It's no secret that college is costly, but stashing too much cash for your kid's education can be a not-so-great move for your financial security.
Ask the Readers: What Good Money Decisions Have You Made Recently?
Tell us about the good money decisions you've made recently and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Travel and Money: Using Prepaid Travel Cards
Prepaid Travel Cards can be a useful — and secure — alternative to debit cards and credit cards, as well as a way to hedge against currency risk.
9 Things People Who Retire Early Do
Retiring early seems like such a dream, but for those who plan ahead, it's a reality. Find out what they're doing with their time now.
3 Reasons to Hire a Tax Professional (Even If You Don't Mind the Work)
Even if you like doing your own taxes, there are still good reasons to go to a professional. Learn how an accountant can save you both money and stress.
5 Things Our Realtor Told Us That Weren't True
Our realtor told us several things that turned out to be untrue. Learn from these situations before taking their word for it.
4 Quick Ways to Decide if a Company Is Worth Your Investment
You don't have to be an insider to glean valuable insights about a company. These four public sources of info can tell you a lot of what you need to know before you invest.
85 Easy, Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas
Check out our list of resources for 85 frugal and fun Halloween costume ideas for kids, adults, and even dogs!
5 Killer Free Investment Tools
If you want to increase your investing knowledge, you don't need to pay the big bucks — just delve into these free resources.
How to Avoid Airline Fees in Basic Economy
Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.
Thursday Night Soup: Delicious Soup From Leftovers
If you want to stretch your pantry and your budget while reducing food waste in your kitchen, discover the delicious experiment that is Thursday Night Soup.
8 Companies With the Best Employee Discounts
Love the idea of a steep discount to shop where you work? You might want to apply at one of these eight stores.
Do Nigerian Scam Artists Catch more Flies with Threats of Detainment?
Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your mo
4 Smart Ways to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
A hefty home loan doesn't have to be a burden. Here's how you can trim dollars from your monthly mortgage payment.