Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
Many online retailers across the web offer free shipping and online discounts, but you have to know where to go to get these offers. Here's a place you can go.
Vacation packages can be one of the best ways to get away on the cheap — if you know the right tricks. Discover how to book a trip you'll love for less.
Money laundering is not a simple concept. It's two simple concepts, because there are two different activities that are called money laundering. Here's how to do both of them.
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
Using your smartphone abroad can mean hefty roaming charges. See if your carrier is on our list of reasonably priced phone plans for overseas travelers.
My blood boils when I have a full mailbox, but not one item is personal in nature. Here is how to remove yourself from most mailing lists, eliminating unnecessary junk mail.
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5 Myths About Credit Card Rewards
Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
How to Get Free Shipping and Online Discounts Across the Web
Many online retailers across the web offer free shipping and online discounts, but you have to know where to go to get these offers. Here's a place you can go.
How to Book an Amazing Cheap Vacation Package
Vacation packages can be one of the best ways to get away on the cheap — if you know the right tricks. Discover how to book a trip you'll love for less.
9 Surprising Uses for Empty Beer and Soda Cans
Don't throw away those empty beverage cans. With a few basic tools and a little imagination, you can put them to all sorts of uses.
How to Launder Money
Money laundering is not a simple concept. It's two simple concepts, because there are two different activities that are called money laundering. Here's how to do both of them.
Front-loaded loans: a financial conspiracy?
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
Can You Really Make a Living in the Gig Economy?
Making a stable living in the booming gig economy isn't easy, but it is possible.
A Secured Credit Card Can Repair Your Credit Score — Here's How to Pick the Best
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
5 Phone Plans That Offer Cheaper Roaming Charges While Traveling
Using your smartphone abroad can mean hefty roaming charges. See if your carrier is on our list of reasonably priced phone plans for overseas travelers.
7 Life Skills You Can Learn for Free
These life skills are free to learn and will make your life better in the long run if you can master them.
How Habit Boredom Makes You Abandon Your Goals
Before habit boredom gets in the way of your goals, learn how to preserve that ambition.
5 Reasons Building Credit in College Helps You Win at Life
College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.
10 Ways to Combat "Impostor Syndrome"
Impostor syndrome — that feeling of being a fake in high stakes social situations — often stands in the way of success. Don't let it.
6 Ways Millennials Are Working Less and Earning More
Millennials have grown up with the internet, and are now using it to work less and earn more.
How to Remove Yourself from Mailing Lists and Eliminate Junk Mail
My blood boils when I have a full mailbox, but not one item is personal in nature. Here is how to remove yourself from most mailing lists, eliminating unnecessary junk mail.
12 Surprising Ways to Get More College Financial Aid
College tuition can send you right into a nightmare of debt. But there are ways you can make it more affordable.
12 Fun Facts About Valentine's Day Spending
Fun fact: we spend a lot of money on Valentine's Day gifts — with the U.S. spending $1.5 billion on greeting cards alone!
Your Small Business Needs an Emergency Fund, Too
Emergency can strike your small business just as it can your personal life. Protect all you've worked for with a business emergency fund.
How Student Loan Debt Can Derail Your Future
It's time to stop believing that student loans are "good" debt. In fact, they can totally derail your future.
How to Be a Stellar Mentor to Someone at Work
So, you've been asked to become a mentor. Great! Now, make sure you become one of the best.