Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
There’s no better time to sign up for a rewards or low introductory interest rate credit card than the holiday season. Here are the top cards you should have on your wish list.
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
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Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
Book Review: Early Retirement Extreme
Think you can live on one-tenth of your current income? If you're ready to downsize, this book can help you retire long before you ever thought possible.
Is Buying a Foreclosed Home Ever a Good Idea?
When you're looking for your new dream home, should you ever shift your gaze to a high-foreclosure neighborhood? Here's what you need to think about.
Save on Christmas Shopping With This Clever Gift Card Strategy
Christmas is just around the corner. Stretch your gift-giving dollars this season with discounted gift cards. You’ll wish you thought of it sooner!
Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl
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!
13 Essentials Every Emergency Bag Should Have
No one wants to consider evacuating their home, but it could happen. When it does, you need a go bag ready that you can grab and run.
How to Win a Fraud Dispute With Your Credit Card Company
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
7 Warning Signs You're In Debt Denial
Denial can really throw your life off the rails. Denying your debt can be flat-out financially disastrous.
Best Credit Cards for the Holidays
There’s no better time to sign up for a rewards or low introductory interest rate credit card than the holiday season. Here are the top cards you should have on your wish list.
6 Reasons Every Millennial Needs a Roth IRA
You're young, you're earning an income, and you're ready to save for retirement. It's time to open a Roth IRA.
9 Travel Destinations for Introverts
Escape the madding crowd even while exploring some of the world's most popular destinations by seeking out nearby roads less traveled.
Front-loaded loans: a financial conspiracy?
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
The 9 Best State 529 College Savings Plans
College isn't cheap. Give your kids a savings jumpstart with one of these nine best 529 plans across the country.
5 Simple Ways to Never Make a Late Credit Card Payment
Forgetting about your credit card bill can hurt your credit score and your wallet. Learn how to stop missing due dates once and for all.
My Kid Got Accepted to an Expensive Private College — Now What?
How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.
18 DIY Christmas Ornaments That Are Better Than Store Bought
The best Christmas ornament doesn't come from a store. A DIY ornament, perhaps, means a little bit more.
7 Easy Money Moves to Make on a Rainy Day
The rain may be falling, but that doesn't mean you can't make the sun shine on your finances.
6 Ways to Find Child Care While Traveling
Traveling with your kids is a great way to bond as a family, but there is such a thing as "too much" togetherness.
5 Modern Ways to Split the Bill
Are you always the one who gets stuck covering taxes and tip when it's time to settle the tab with friends? Not anymore.