Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

Best Money Tips: Money Lessons From Mom

Today we found some awesome articles on money lessons from mom, ways to come up with million dollar ideas, and what to look for in a bank or credit union.

10 Things in Your Pantry That Don't Last as Long as You Think

Flour, sugar, canned ham and other pantry items don't actually last forever. Keep your eye on these pantry staples and catch them before they go off.

Best Money Tips: Reduce Baggage While Traveling

Today we found some awesome articles on how to reduce baggage when traveling, creating a budget, and questions to ask your financial advisor.

Sexy Summer Dinners: 5 Great Hot-Weather Meal Ideas

Need fresh ideas for sultry summer dinners? Check out these elegant, guest-worthy, hot-weather meals.

10 Gardening Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Finally, my black thumb has turned green, and I can pick fresh vegetables for our dinner several nights a week. Learn from my trial and error.

4 Red Flags That Your Retirement Plan May Be Off Track

Is your retirement off course? If these red flags apply to you, it just might be.

Best Money Tips: Life-Changing Ways to Repurpose Household Items

Today we found some great articles on life-changing ways to repurpose household items, characteristics of those who are serious about their debt, and tips to stay ahead at work.

Do This One Thing to Defeat Disorganization Forever

Once you've decided where to start, you've already won. Get organized by doing it the right way — your way.

Employers and Freelancers: "Who Do You Trust?"

Workers — especially freelancers — are increasingly finding that employers are using dishonest tactics to save money. What can you do to make sure you're paid?

5 Ways to Avoid Buying Electronics You'll Regret

The gadget market moves fast, so it's easy to get caught up and click "buy." Avoid buyer's remorse by choosing quality and value, first.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Kids to Love School

Today we found some great articles on getting your kids to love school, saving money on gas, and things you can do to avoid regret.

Business Lessons from a Triathlon

A healthy sense of competition, the agility to make quick changes, and attention to detail are all skills that can help you both win a marathon and gain business success.

Unusual Ideas to Save an Extra $100 a Month

A C-note saved is a C-note earned. Try these out-of-the-box saving ideas and watch your capital grow!

8 Ways Having Kids Makes You More Frugal

For some of us frugality is a choice. For the rest, it's a choice we're given — usually when we're blessed with a couple more mouths to feed.

5 Ways to Turn Every Employee into a Rainmaker

For successful small businesses, sales aren't just the responsibility of the sales staff. Here's how you can get everybody involved in selling your business.

5 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Business

What to do when the obstacle to success is you.

How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs

Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.

5 Tips for Buying a Commercial Short Sale or Foreclosure

Short sales and foreclosures aren't limited to the residential market. High numbers of distressed commercial properties mean opportunities for savvy buyers who do their homework.

When Being Frugal Isn't the Solution

Simply living frugally doesn't always lead to financial greatness or happiness. Discover when it's better to bend the rules of frugality, and why.

25 Free or Cheap Ways to Market Your Business

Lack of funds is no excuse to slow or stop your marketing efforts.