One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
Paying for a home renovation with a rewards card could earn you a free vacation -- or lots of cash back. Be sure you understand the pitfalls before you dust off your card.
Finding the right itch cream when your skin is irritated isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five anti-itch creams and you can say goodbye to that itch.
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When to Use Savings to Pay Off Debt
One of the most common questions over on the Wise Bread forum is some variation on, "I have $X in savings but $Y in credit card debt. Should I use the savings to pay down the debt?
6 Things to Consider Before Making a Big Purchase for Rewards Points
Paying for a home renovation with a rewards card could earn you a free vacation -- or lots of cash back. Be sure you understand the pitfalls before you dust off your card.
The 5 Best Anti-Itch Creams
Finding the right itch cream when your skin is irritated isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five anti-itch creams and you can say goodbye to that itch.
How to Get Free Accommodations (and Paid Jobs) on Boats
Want to travel with free accommodations, enjoy gorgeous ocean waters, and even get paid for it? You can — just work on a boat.
10 Vacation Rental Alternatives to Airbnb
Airbnb isn't your only solution for short-term vacation rentals. Check out these other sites, too!
10 Ways Even Shy People Can Fake Confidence and Get Ahead
Fake it 'til you make it is a lot easier said than done. Even shrinking violets can exude confidence with these simple posture and speech hacks.
How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.
25 Career Changes You Can Make Today
Don't complain about your job without doing anything — make a positive career change right now with one (or more!) of these techniques.
17 Creative, No-Mess Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
Help your homebound kid avoid the boredom blues by keeping them occupied with these no-mess activities.
15 Surprising Ways Bad Credit Can Hurt You
We all know that bad credit makes borrowing hard, but it can also crimp your lifestyle in other ways. Live a fuller life with better credit!
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?
Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
4 New Year's Resolutions Your Pet Wants You to Make
Fluffy and Fido are really, really hoping you'll keep these New Year's resolutions. Even better — they're good for you, too.
5 Easy Ways to Make Good Money From Airbnb
Got a room to spare? Put it on Airbnb! Use these listing tips to rake in the rentals.
8 Surprising Ways a Personal Website Can Improve Your Life
Even if you don't have a side hustle to promote, creating a personal website can make your life better. So why not make one?
How Hotel Booking Websites Can Save You Money (And Headaches)
Save yourself the time, money, and headaches of hunting for hotel deals by booking through websites the right way.
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
Best Credit Cards to Use For a Home Renovation
Use these credit cards to earn cash back and rewards for home renovation and remodeling purchases.
10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More
Sometimes, what we think we're doing to save money actually costs us a lot more. Make sure you're not making one of these "saving" mistakes.