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Contributing to a Roth Versus Paying Down Debt

This post was prompted by a reader question, but it's an issue that many people face—we see versions of it all the time in the forums.

How Cleaning Your Wallet Benefits You Financially

It is not quite time for spring cleaning, but if you are a slightly disorganized person like me you may benefit financially by cleaning your wallet or purse. Here are some reasons

Backdoor into the Roth IRA: You're Invited to the Tax-Free Party

Make too much for a Roth IRA? Don't fret, you still may have a chance to get in through the backdoor by using a nondeductible IRA then implementing a Roth IRA Conversion.

New Job? Don't Make These 7 Mistakes With Your Benefits

Congrats on the new gig! Before you start celebrating, make sure you aren't making these crucial mistakes with your new benefits.

8 Signs an ETF Isn't Right for You

There are thousands of ETFs out there. Before you go buying willy-nilly, you might want to make sure they're right for you.

How Your Child Can Earn College Credits in High School (For Cheap)

Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.

Best Money Tips: Steps to Get Out of Debt

Today we found some great articles on getting out of debt, beating rising food prices, and facts on your social security statement.

This Is How You Decide If Dental Insurance Is Worth It

Dental insurance is not as generous as regular health insurance. Should you even bother? Sometimes. Find out here if it's right for you.

Throwback Thursday: 58 Best Thanksgiving Hacks Ever

Before you pop that turkey in the oven, make sure you check out our very best Thanksgiving hacks!

Best Money Tips: 10 Ways to Improve your Home Office Cheaply

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we share tips for jazzing up your home office on a budget, how to throw a killer LEGO birthday bash, and 33 free

6 Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your PC

With all the hustle and bustle of the new season, it may be easy to forget about one important item in your home that could really benefit from a good cleaning -- your PC!

Flashback Friday: 76 New Year's Resolutions That'll Make 2017 Your Year

Time to say goodbye to 2016 forever and begin anew. These New Year's resolutions will make 2017 your best year ever.

The 5 Best Emergency Kits

Making sure you're always prepared in an emergency isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these emergency kits and you can weather any storm.

Beware These 6 Phony IRS Calls and Emails

No one particularly likes hearing from the IRS, but we bet you'd enjoy hearing from these tax scammers even less.

Best Money Tips: What $1 Trillion Would Buy

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we ask about the impact of having a $1 trillion deficit, share 9 ways to cook with foil, and tell about a surprisingly l

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Teach Kids about Music

Today, we tell you how to stay within budget when teaching your child about music, why eggplant makes a killer pizza, and what you should be tipping your doorman.

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Best Money Tips: What to Do If an Airline Loses Your Luggage

Today we found articles what to do if an airline loses your luggage, ways to save money on your pets, and hacks to help you get the most out of an Amazon Prime membership.

25,000 Reasons to Pamper Your Credit

Would you take good care of your credit score if you knew someday it could save you $25,000?

Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home

Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.