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Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?

Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate. The change has me thinking seriously about how much I can afford to pay t

Ask the Readers: Do You Play the Lottery?

Tell us whether you play the lottery and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Form of Entertainment?

Tell us about your favorite form of entertainment and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

When Do I Need to Buy Life Insurance?

Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends buying life insurance if someone you love would be in financial trouble if you weren't around.

First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities

Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?

7 Tech Tools to Supercharge Your Productivity in the New Year

We all want to work better, faster, and smarter. Thanks to the ever-changing tech landscape – we can! We’ve highlighted some of the best tools available to help you make a good imp

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 09/20

Today's great deals include Women's fashion pants $39.99 and under, 50% off Timberland shoes, 60% off popular 90s TV, and more.

Federal Student Loans

Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r

Best Money Tips: What to Expect at Memorial Day Sales

Today we found helpful articles on what you can expect from this year’s Memorial Day sales, items you should never buy new, and ways to use up “old” food.

How to Get Yourself Into Debt

Rarely will you stumble across an article that actually tells you how to get into debt. It's time to end the discrimination and give people who want to get into debt a list of tips

Best Money Tips: Halloween Freebies and Deals

Today we found some stellar articles on Halloween freebies and deals, being a foodie on $75 a week, and adding money to your holiday budget.

Best Money Tips: Sarcasm-Free Edition

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! This week, we have some of the best personal finance posts from around the web, completely and utterly without any snarky commen

Best Money Tips: Don't Fall for These Black Friday Tricks

Today we found some stellar articles on Black Friday tricks you shouldn't fall for, working part time in college, and frugal Christmas decorations.

Make Love, Not Money (Sort Of)

Even during a recession, it turns out that love can still trump money.

11 Things That Are Worth the Money

Even when you're cutting back, making room in your budget for these 11 things will help ensure a happy, healthy life.

Flashback Friday: 63 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Leftovers

Leftovers don't have to be a disappointing meal choice. Make those second-day meals as delicious as the first with these food hacks.

Too Good to Be True? How Trader Joe's Sells Affordable Goods

Trader Joe's fans love the store, and with good reason. But how do they manage to keep all of those great products so cheap?

Watch Out for Surge in CPI

Just to be clear, I'm also worried about a surge in inflation, but that's not what I'm talking about here. I don't know the future, so I try to stay away from predictions. But yo

Best Money Tips: How to Start a Blog in 10 Minutes

Today we found articles on how to start a blog in 10 minutes, KonMari-inspired storage solutions, and powerful willpower tips to help you achieve anything.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Kickstart Your Inner Cheapskate

Today we found some stellar articles on kickstarting your inner cheapskate, maximizing charity donations, and why you didn't get a promotion.