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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.
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Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
When the market goes down, your panic goes up. Keep a cool head; remember these things next time there's a market hiccup.
You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.
You can always use an extra tote bag, and it turns out you can make one out of several items that are already in your house!
You've got your summer family road trip mapped out — just don't let on the road budget busters ruin your fun.
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.
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
Tell us what you're thankful for and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
CapOne 360 is a great option for those looking for low fees and great interest rates!
If you look around your living room or bedroom and don't immediately want to take a nap, something's missing.
I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
You might have a set home improvement budget, but scope creep can easily bust it wide open. Here's how to prevent that.
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Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
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.
5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
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.
Cheat Sheet: Retail Markup on Common Items
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
Where Are They Now? The Forgotten Dollar Bills (and Coins)
You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started
These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.
9 Signs Your Identity Was Stolen
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
6 Investment Truths to Remember When the Stock Market Is Down
When the market goes down, your panic goes up. Keep a cool head; remember these things next time there's a market hiccup.
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.
10 Things You Already Own That Can Be Turned Into a Tote Bag
You can always use an extra tote bag, and it turns out you can make one out of several items that are already in your house!
How to Have a Fun Family Road Trip Without Breaking Your Budget
You've got your summer family road trip mapped out — just don't let on the road budget busters ruin your fun.
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.
15 Surprising Insurance Policies You Might Need
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
Ask the Readers: What Are You Thankful For?
Tell us what you're thankful for and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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.
Capital One 360: A Competitive Banking Option
CapOne 360 is a great option for those looking for low fees and great interest rates!
The 5 Best Cozy Home Essentials
If you look around your living room or bedroom and don't immediately want to take a nap, something's missing.
How I Successfully Gambled in Las Vegas Without Losing My Shirt
I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget
You might have a set home improvement budget, but scope creep can easily bust it wide open. Here's how to prevent that.