Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
I’ve never thought twice about the humble lemon slice. I’m sure most of you haven’t either. And as I’m partial to a slice of lemon in my water or iced tea, for added flavor, I usua
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
If you're like most of us, you've lost your New Year's resolve to exercise more. Here are 10 ways to rekindle your motivation and restart your health kick.
With dropping home prices, a long term investment in real estate is looking pretty attractive. Whether you want to buy rental property outright, or renting is your plan B when your
Today we found some great articles on signs you may be a shopaholic, making your life easier by snapping a photo, and planning for worst-case scenarios.
Today we found some great articles on alternative uses for household items, things to consider when choosing health insurance, and principles to increasing your net worth.
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.
Wise Bread articles that are hot today.
5 Perfectly Respectable Uses for Instant Mashed Potatoes
Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
I'll take a slice of lemon with fecal bacteria please.
I’ve never thought twice about the humble lemon slice. I’m sure most of you haven’t either. And as I’m partial to a slice of lemon in my water or iced tea, for added flavor, I usua
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in January
Today we found ways to save money in January, how to avoid habits that make you stressed, and what to do before renting a car.
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
10 Ways to Revive Your Resolution to Exercise
If you're like most of us, you've lost your New Year's resolve to exercise more. Here are 10 ways to rekindle your motivation and restart your health kick.
So You Want to be a Landlord? Part I
With dropping home prices, a long term investment in real estate is looking pretty attractive. Whether you want to buy rental property outright, or renting is your plan B when your
Best Money Tips: Signs You May Be a Shopaholic
Today we found some great articles on signs you may be a shopaholic, making your life easier by snapping a photo, and planning for worst-case scenarios.
Best Money Tips: How to Build an Emergency Fund From Nothing
Today we found ways to build your emergency fund from nothing, ways to fight clutter and get organized, and a guide to buying refurbished products.
Ask The Readers: How Do You Celebrate Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Alternative Uses for Household Items
Today we found some great articles on alternative uses for household items, things to consider when choosing health insurance, and principles to increasing your net worth.
Best Money Tips: Financial Moves for Your 20s
Today we found financial moves to make in your 20s, smart ways to use salt, and Craigslist tips that’ll improve your finances.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Prenup?
Tell us if you have a prenup and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why You Should Donate a Blood Sucking Timeshare
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Eat Fast Food?
Tell us how often you eat fast food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
FHA Home Loans: You Can Buy a Home Even If Your Finances Aren't Perfect
Even with stricter post-crash lending standards, FHA home loans remain a great option for home buyers who don't have perfect credit or large down payments.
Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 2/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Having a Frugal Valentine's Day! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have Frugal Fun?
Tell us how you have frugal fun and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Papa John’s Offers 23-cent Pizzas to Cleveland Cavs Fans
Did Papa John’s go overboard with its T-shirts calling Lebron James a “Crybaby?” Regardless of how you feel about it, this cheap price on pizza
Best Money Tips: Maximize Your Savings When Buying in Bulk
Today we found some fantastic articles on maximizing your savings when buying in bulk, ways to spend less on your dog, and hidden costs of college.
Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.