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There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.
Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.
When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.
Investing isn't just for the wealthy. All it takes is $100 — or less! — to get started.
The debt snowball method really, truly works. Now, you just need to master it!
An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
Tired of fee-gouging from your old bank? Here are the banks with the best checking and savings terms.
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Major credit card networks are eliminating the need for signatures at the point of sale. What does that mean for you?
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
4 Money Moves Every College Freshman Should Master
There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.
Top 5 Ways Thieves Use Your Stolen Credit Card
Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
18 Surprising Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen
You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.
9 Simple Acts of Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation
When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.
How to Start Investing With Just $100
Investing isn't just for the wealthy. All it takes is $100 — or less! — to get started.
6 Secrets to Mastering the Debt Snowball
The debt snowball method really, truly works. Now, you just need to master it!
8 Myths About Health Savings Accounts — Debunked!
An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.
10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
9 Simple Ways to Stop Impulse Buying
I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.
10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
Banks Still Offering Free Checking and Savings with Great Interest Rates
Tired of fee-gouging from your old bank? Here are the banks with the best checking and savings terms.
Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Credit Card Signatures Are Going Away — Should You Be Worried?
Major credit card networks are eliminating the need for signatures at the point of sale. What does that mean for you?
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
4 Times a Handwritten Letter Can Save You Big Bucks
Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.
7 Important Money Moves to Make in the New Year, According to Financial Advisors
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Credit Reports
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?