Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
The next time you have a long weekend, get off the highway and onto an iron horse and see the country by rail.
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.
Today we found articles on how to treat sunburned eyes, mistakes to avoid before a long flight, and cheap but amazing organization ideas.
Before you jet off on your next trip, make sure you have these items in your first aid kit.
Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.
Congratulations, parents! Make these money moves now to prepare for your little bundle of joy.
The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.
Tell us your shortcuts for meal prep and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
A huge percentage of Millennials move back home with Mom and Dad. These money moves will help them get their financial footing.
If you have bad credit you can start rebuilding with these credit cards.
A resident shares his best tips and secrets to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation without emptying your bank account. Aloha!
Velcro is a hook and loop fastening wonder, with scores of uses from the kitchen to the car. Explore 10 ways you can put it to good use.
Stop fumbling for your smartphone calculator and use these clever tricks to make short work of fractions, percentages, and lots more.
Struggling to reach your money goals? Find the right online community for support, advice, and encouragement to start making progress.
You can earn money from your couch by editing and reviewing photos other people have taken. No, really!
Unexpected expenses are the worst. Get one step ahead by staying prepared for these sneaky budget busters and keep saving more.
Learning how to "do it yourself" doesn't just save you save from hiring someone. Discover how DIY can improve your finances, friendships, and more.
Helicopter Ben, the ex-Fed Chairman and high finance honcho, knows a lot about personal finance, too. Grab these pearls as they fall from the heights.
You'd think camping at one of our nation's great National Parks would be be pricey. Find out how affordable a week really is.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
Lock bumping - your home isn't safe
I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
5 Fun, Affordable Train Trips
The next time you have a long weekend, get off the highway and onto an iron horse and see the country by rail.
Best Money Tips: Non-Financial Retirement Planning
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.
Best Money Tips: How to Treat Sunburned Eyes
Today we found articles on how to treat sunburned eyes, mistakes to avoid before a long flight, and cheap but amazing organization ideas.
6 Must-Haves for Your Travel First Aid Kit
Before you jet off on your next trip, make sure you have these items in your first aid kit.
8 Signs Your House Is Holding You Back
Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.
8 Money Moves to Make When You Find Out You're Pregnant
Congratulations, parents! Make these money moves now to prepare for your little bundle of joy.
6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead
The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Shortcuts for Meal Prep?
Tell us your shortcuts for meal prep and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Money Moves to Make When You Move Back Home With Your Parents
A huge percentage of Millennials move back home with Mom and Dad. These money moves will help them get their financial footing.
Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit
If you have bad credit you can start rebuilding with these credit cards.
15 Ways to Save the Most During a Hawaii Vacation
A resident shares his best tips and secrets to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation without emptying your bank account. Aloha!
10 Uses for Velcro That'll Make Your Life Easier
Velcro is a hook and loop fastening wonder, with scores of uses from the kitchen to the car. Explore 10 ways you can put it to good use.
11 Useful, Genius Math Tricks That Are Actually Easy
Stop fumbling for your smartphone calculator and use these clever tricks to make short work of fractions, percentages, and lots more.
9 Online Forums That'll Help You Reach Your Financial Goals
Struggling to reach your money goals? Find the right online community for support, advice, and encouragement to start making progress.
Make Money Editing Photos With These Online Tools
You can earn money from your couch by editing and reviewing photos other people have taken. No, really!
7 Budget Items You May be Forgetting
Unexpected expenses are the worst. Get one step ahead by staying prepared for these sneaky budget busters and keep saving more.
The Many Benefits of DIY
Learning how to "do it yourself" doesn't just save you save from hiring someone. Discover how DIY can improve your finances, friendships, and more.
The 5 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Ben Bernanke
Helicopter Ben, the ex-Fed Chairman and high finance honcho, knows a lot about personal finance, too. Grab these pearls as they fall from the heights.
Camping for a Week Is Only $160 at These National Parks
You'd think camping at one of our nation's great National Parks would be be pricey. Find out how affordable a week really is.