Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
You're ready to check your annual free credit report. Now — just how exactly should you read one of these things?
Bad credit will cost you more for insurance and loans, and may close some opportunities altogether. Learn how to rebuild a poor credit rating to an excellent one.
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
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.
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
Not sure which fruits and vegetables are 'in season'? Here's a handy list to help you out!
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.
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.
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.
Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.
You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
You can find just about anything you need when you're a city slicker — including one of these great side gigs!
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From Inflation
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.
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.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
How to Read a Credit Report
You're ready to check your annual free credit report. Now — just how exactly should you read one of these things?
How to Rebuild Your Credit in 8 Simple Steps
Bad credit will cost you more for insurance and loans, and may close some opportunities altogether. Learn how to rebuild a poor credit rating to an excellent one.
Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.
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.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
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.
14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.
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?
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, By the Month
Not sure which fruits and vegetables are 'in season'? Here's a handy list to help you out!
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.
How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
17 DIY Projects to Make Your Home Look Amazing (and 3 You Shouldn't Try)
Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.
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.
I Checked My Credit Score in 11 Places — Here's What I Learned
Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.
5 Ways to Invest Like a Pro — No Financial Adviser Required
You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
15 Lucrative Side Hustles for City Dwellers
You can find just about anything you need when you're a city slicker — including one of these great side gigs!