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Best Money Tips: Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Today we found a few things you shouldn’t buy on Black Friday, Depression-Era habits you should pick up, and ways to frost-proof your garden.

Strategies to Save Successfully: Highlights From Our Chat With America Saves

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves on strategies to save successfully!

16 Best Baby Gifts on a Budget

"More expensive" definitely doesn't equal "better" when it comes to baby gifts. Bring one of these useful, frugal gifts to the next baby shower you attend.

Free Books: Little Libraries That Build Community and Save You Money

Around the world people are creating their own book exchanges. Learn how to find them, score cheap books, and meet your neighbors.

Enter to Win Your Share of $500 in SmartyPig’s August Giveaway!

Don't miss your chance to win $500 in SmartyPig’s Giveaway for Wise Bread Readers!

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at Target

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money at Target, how to work abroad, and whether or not shopping can alleviate sadness.

8 "Free" Things That Aren't

They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.

Ask The Readers: Do You Buy In Bulk?

Tell us whether or not you buy in bulk and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Holiday Shopping Budget?

Tell us if you have a holiday shopping budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?

Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.

The 5 Best Cities for Starting Over

So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.

Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer

It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.

Track your spending. Or not.

One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe

Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seattle

Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Financial Goals for 2018?

Tell us about your financial goals for 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science

If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.

5 Reasons to Keep Your Money Separated After Marriage

Most couples assume sharing money is just part of marriage. But it doesn't have to be.

13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job

You have your "I quit" speech down pat, but you're still not sure? See if these reasons don't convince you it's time to make the leap.

3 Times to Consider Declining Your Employer's Health Coverage

Open enrollment is right around the corner, and with it comes your opportunity to make decisions that could dictate your medical expenses for an entire year. Is considering droppin

Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)

I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to