Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Working in your downtime isn't just a drag — it's dangerous to your health and wellbeing.
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy on financial education for kids!
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.
Freelancers don't always have to struggle to pull in a decent income. Some side gigs actually pay well.
The smartest thing you can do for retirement planning is so easy, there's just no excuse not to do it. Even better? It's free.
Cleaning floors can be a pain — make it easy with one of these great mops.
Most of us aren't ready to give up home heating altogether, but here are a few tricks we can learn from the hardcore heat resisters.
By following a few simple steps you can improve your financial situation and credit score.
Before you ask your credit card provider for a limit increase, take the time to ask yourself a few questions, too.
Most Americans have no idea what their retirement outlook is, for better or worse. Are you one of them?
Kids can make a travel experience all the more fun — and sadly, all the more expensive. But not at these family-friendly hotel chains!
Cloud backup services are easy to use — and easy to hack, it seems. Protect your personal data from prying eyes.
From identifying flowers to knowing the best time to plant those peas, bring your old-fashioned garden up to snuff with these six stellar tech tools.
Build a back-to-school capsule wardrobe that mixes reliable clothing options plus a few trendy pieces — and save money, too.
Topic: How to stretch your grocery dollars. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
A 15-year, fixed rate mortgage can save you thousands in interest payments. But is it really worth it?
The terms "non-refundable" and "non-returnable" make too many people avoid customer service. But with these tips, you can get results.
Fancy coffee drinkers, heads up! Your daily caffeine vice may seem like a harmless treat, but it's costing you more money than you may realize.
Want to improve your financial future? All you need is $5 per day.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Work in Your Downtime
Working in your downtime isn't just a drag — it's dangerous to your health and wellbeing.
Financial Education for Kids: Highlights from Our Chat with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy on financial education for kids!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]
For Amazing, Affordable Vacations, Travel Slowly
Regardless of how long your vacation is, the slower you travel and the less you plan, the more rewarding (and affordable!) your trip will be.
11 Freelance Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well
Freelancers don't always have to struggle to pull in a decent income. Some side gigs actually pay well.
One Smart Thing You Can Do for Your Retirement Today
The smartest thing you can do for retirement planning is so easy, there's just no excuse not to do it. Even better? It's free.
The 5 Best Mops
Cleaning floors can be a pain — make it easy with one of these great mops.
How Low Can You Go? Taking the No Heat Challenge
Most of us aren't ready to give up home heating altogether, but here are a few tricks we can learn from the hardcore heat resisters.
How to Improve Your Credit Score
By following a few simple steps you can improve your financial situation and credit score.
4 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Credit Increase
Before you ask your credit card provider for a limit increase, take the time to ask yourself a few questions, too.
Half of Americans Are Wrong About Their Retirement Savings
Most Americans have no idea what their retirement outlook is, for better or worse. Are you one of them?
Family-Friendly Hotel and Resort Chains Where Kids Stay Free
Kids can make a travel experience all the more fun — and sadly, all the more expensive. But not at these family-friendly hotel chains!
10 Critical Steps to Protect Your Data in the Cloud
Cloud backup services are easy to use — and easy to hack, it seems. Protect your personal data from prying eyes.
6 High-Tech Tools to Help Your Garden Grow
From identifying flowers to knowing the best time to plant those peas, bring your old-fashioned garden up to snuff with these six stellar tech tools.
How to Build a Back-to-School Capsule Wardrobe That's Trendy and Affordable
Build a back-to-school capsule wardrobe that mixes reliable clothing options plus a few trendy pieces — and save money, too.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 7/28, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: How to stretch your grocery dollars. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
Is a 15-Year Mortgage a Good Idea?
A 15-year, fixed rate mortgage can save you thousands in interest payments. But is it really worth it?
How to Get a Refund When Something Is Non-Refundable
The terms "non-refundable" and "non-returnable" make too many people avoid customer service. But with these tips, you can get results.
Here's How Rich You'd Be if You Stopped Drinking Expensive Coffee
Fancy coffee drinkers, heads up! Your daily caffeine vice may seem like a harmless treat, but it's costing you more money than you may realize.
How Just $5 a Day Can Improve Your Financial Future
Want to improve your financial future? All you need is $5 per day.