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5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay

Even if taking out a personal loan isn't on your list of goals, there are situations where these loans make sense. You may need to borrow money to pay for a major home repair, your kid's braces, or a new car to get to work, for example.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/16, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: Keeping Graduation Season Frugal! Learn about saving on attire, travel, gifts, and more!

Ask the Readers: Do You Plan to Go Back to School?

Going back to school as an adult may not have appealed when you in school, but there are many good reasons to do it.

How to Use Financial Anchors to Make Better Money Decisions

The cognitive bias known as anchoring gets a bad rap. This universal mental accounting quirk causes us to rely on the first piece of information we hear to make decisions.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/9, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: Having a Frugal Mother's Day! Learn about saving on gifts, activities, dining, and more!

Ask the Readers: Are You Taking a Vacation This Summer?

Summer is right around the corner! For many people, this means an opportunity to take a vacation and get some much needed R&R. However, others may opt to skip the vacation entirely or keep it local to save some money.

Are you taking a vacation this summer? Where are you headed?

6 Items You Need to Be Prepared to Replace

It can be easy to forget that the things you own will someday need to be replaced, particularly big ticket items. There's a certain sense of finality about owning an appliance, vehicle, or piece of furniture that may make it seem like you'll never have to worry about getting another one again.

How to Maximize Rewards on Everyday Spending

While many rewards enthusiasts focus on signing up for new credit cards to earn signup bonuses, not everyone has the time or desire to play the signup game.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/2, 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Join our Tweetchat Thursday, 5/2 at 12pm PST/ 3pm EST for lively conversation and a chance to win a $200 gift card or one of two $50 gift cards! Use #WBChat and #SmartyChat to participate.

This week's topic: Saving on Pets!