So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
Topic: Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays! Join our conversation with Lauren Young for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #YoungMoney to participate!
My husband bought a pair of gym shorts for my oldest son a couple of weeks ago. The shorts lasted for one day before having a small tear at one of the critical seams. Contrast that
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Keeping your handwriting clear and smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pens and your words will be beautifully preserved on the page.
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Myths About Money in Retirement
The path to retirement is full of obstacles. Don't let these money myths lead you astray.
Techniques for Escaping Long-Term Unemployment
Not having a job isn't just financially trying, it can also be downright depressing. Help combat long-term unemployment with these techniques.
20 Ways to Make Family Camping Easy
A family camping trip might sound like a chaotic adventure, but there lots are ways to make it effortless and fun.
Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.
So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
12 Expert Tips for Redeeming Miles for Free Travel
Your dreams of seeing the world don't have to drain your savings. Become a frugal jetsetter with a little help from some credit card reward experts.
Exposed: Magazine subscription rates complete BS.
Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 8/23, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Saving on Technology! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/13, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays! Join our conversation with Lauren Young for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #YoungMoney to participate!
Here's Why a 30-Year Mortgage Is a Smart Financial Choice
A 15-year mortgage is a lot cheaper than a 30-year mortgage. You should probably choose the 30-year loan anyway.
The 7 Best Conversation Starters
Why stick with the old "What do you do?" to get to know someone new? Try one of these openers at your next gathering and let us know what you think!
Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?
Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How To Buy Stuff That Lasts Forever
My husband bought a pair of gym shorts for my oldest son a couple of weeks ago. The shorts lasted for one day before having a small tear at one of the critical seams. Contrast that
10 Inexpensive Spring Spruce-Up Ideas for Your Home
Are you ready for some spring redecorating...but your wallet isn't? Don't worry! You can spruce up your space with these 10 budget-friendly DIY ideas.
Sittin' on Dubs: The Andrew Jackson Proposal
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
The 5 Best Pens
Keeping your handwriting clear and smudge-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pens and your words will be beautifully preserved on the page.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Unwind After Work?
Tell us how you unwind after work and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
Our houses are getting bigger, but what about our needs? If you're ready to build or buy a new home, maybe it's time to decide how much is too much.
6 Free Debt Management Tools
You're always checking your smartphone anyways, so you may as well put it (and the Internet) to better use tracking your debt!
Are we too clean for our own good?
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
Needs, wants, and not even wants
Hang around with frugality and simplicity types for any length of time and you'll hear a lot about distinguishing between needs and wants. It's come to me, though, that this issue