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Don't Make These 5 Laptop-Buying Mistakes

Avoid making these five purchasing mistakes the next time you buy a laptop, and you'll save yourself a bundle.

Building a Better Business

In the early days of your startup, try and do as much as you can for free. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to save money by thinking just a little creatively.

Johnny Says: Read This Post and Get Riyyyyyyyyyyatch

The sad truth is everybody is not going to get rich. This is why picking up the books and CDS of your favorite finance guru(s) seems like you're doing the work at getting your hous

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/22

Today's great deals include 55% off Rockport Men's Dress shoes, more last minute costume discounts, Brother 1034D Serger Sewing Machine 60% off, and more!

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Topic: Keeping Father's Day Frugal! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

12 Tricks to Make Groceries Last Longer

It's no use buying tasty, inexpensive food if it goes bad before you eat it. Follow these tips to keep all that grocery goodness fresh.

How to Think Like an Olympian to Master Your Money

Olympians train hard, work harder, and never give up. Apply these same core principles to your finances — and go for the gold!

Best of Personal Finance: Common Car Dealer Phrases to Watch For

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week we’ll share the ins and outs of a credit freeze, how to make your own deodorant, and some thrift store shopping

Should You Pay Your Student Loans With Credit Cards?

You can use a credit card to pay for just about everything — even other loan payments. But there's a catch.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: 5 Ways to Reduce How Much You Need to Retire by $300,000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we look at how you can reduce your necessary retirement bill by $300,000, 12 tips for being the best thrift store s

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Best Money Tips: Ways to Find Money You Didn't Know You Had

Today we found articles on how to find money you didn’t know you had, ways to save big at Walt Disney World, and expert tips to avoid overspending during the holidays.

Life and Debt: Highlights from Our Chat With Leslie Tayne

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Leslie Tayne on life and debt!

Best Money Tips: Things You Should Never Pay Full Price For

Today we found some awesome articles on things you should never pay full price for, attending college for free, and things your real estate agent won't tell you.

6 Things Financial Aid Might Not Cover

It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.

5 Places to Save on Halloween Costumes Online

There are plenty of ways to save on Halloween -- DIY, rummage sales, etc. -- but today let's look at how you can take care of everything with a few clicks and still save money.

10 Things You Think Affect Your Credit Score — But Don't

Myths abound about what does and does not impact a credit score. Read this list of "Does Nots" and know why your score is gonna be fine.

12 Steps to a Loan Renewal in 2010

It’s your job to make sure your 2009 financial statements don’t send bankers running for the hills. So how do you protect your company from being crushed in the crunch come time

4 Ways to Add Gold to Your Portfolio

Whether you want to protect your money from stock market turmoil or a zombie apocalypse, adding gold to your portfolio can be an attractive investment.

5 Dumb Investments Smart People Make

Investing early and often is smart money management — usually. Avoid these common mistakes and you'll keep your portfolio safe and growing.