Emily Guy Birken, Wise Bread

Emily Guy Birken

Wise Bread

Wauwatosa, WI, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Wise Bread
  • Thrive Global
  • Kiplinger
  • HuffPost

Past articles by Emily:

Should You Pay Your Kids For Good Grades?

Is it a good idea to pay your kids for good grades, or is it a bad motivator? → Read More

How to Avoid These Common Hidden Fees

Don't let these sneaky fees blow your budget when making a purchase. → Read More

How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Theft

Here's how to protect yourself from credit card theft. → Read More

How to Decide If Pet Insurance Is Worth the Cost

Let's break down the costs of pet insurance to see if they're worthwhile. → Read More

What to Do With a Windfall

You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it. → Read More

What to Do Now to Prepare for Tax Season

Here's what you should do now to prepare for tax season. → Read More

Why It Pays to Be a Patient Shopper

Here's why it pays to research your options and wait before you buy something. → Read More

How to Protect Your Finances in Case of a Recession

When the next recession hits, you want to be prepared. Is your money ready? → Read More

Do You Need Wedding Insurance?

You hope your wedding day goes off without a hitch, but some things you just can't control, so you might want to consider wedding insurance. → Read More

How Too Many Small Decisions Can Cost You Big

Small decisions might not seem taxing separately, but collectively, they can really weigh you down. Here's how. → Read More

How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget

Here's how to keep home improvement projects from busting your budget. → Read More

How Habit Boredom Makes You Abandon Your Goals

Before habit boredom gets in the way of your goals, learn how to preserve that ambition. → Read More

How to Use Financial Anchors to Make Better Money Decisions

Using this mental trick can transform you into a money master. → Read More

How the Sandwich Generation Can Protect Their Retirement

Here's how the sandwich generation can protect their retirement. → Read More

6 Items You Need to Be Prepared to Replace

Here's how much it costs to replace big ticket items and major appliances. → Read More

5 Ways Gig Economy Workers Can Save for Retirement

Here are five ways gig economy workers can save for retirement. → Read More

How Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Actually Save You Money

Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save. → Read More

Steps Women Can Take to End Financial Stress

65% of women lose sleep over money worries. Here are steps you can take to end financial stress. → Read More

Here's How Billionaires Are Preparing for the End of the World

Here's where millionaires and billionaires are buying survival bunkers. → Read More

Why Health Care Should be Part of Your Retirement Savings Plan, Too

Health care is the major piece missing from your retirement savings plan. → Read More