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5 Ways to Save More Taxes in 2011

From hiring your children to changing your accounting methods, make these changes in 2011 to ensure you pay fewer taxes in 2012.

Can a Robot Called Digit Really Help You Save More?

Saving is hard, even for regular readers of Wise Bread. A new smartphone app aims to make setting money aside easier than ever. Here's what it's like.

How to Invest If You're Worried About a Stock Market Crash

Market fear is hard to shake. If you're afraid a crash is coming, you should keep on investing; here's how.

Cable TV Is Here to Stay...for Now

Thinking about cutting cable? You might be surprised by little you could save. Follow these steps to find out if it's actually cost effective for you.

State and Local Tax Surprises for Your Small Business

Finally coming to terms with your Federal taxes? Watch out for these state and local tax situations.

18 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Your Dutch Oven

You registered for one as a wedding gift, and it's sat in the cupboard ever since. Dust off your Dutch oven and taste what it can do!

Why Now Is The Time To Buy A Business

Nobody their right mind would want to buy a small business in this economy. Would they?

6 Ways to Make Extra Money Using Social Media

How many social media platforms do you check in with every day (or every hour)? Turn your social media time sink into an extra income, instead.

How to Earn Extra Income as a Courthouse Researcher

If you've got some spare time and some sleuth-a-bility, court researcher may be the side job for you. Find out what it takes and judge for yourself.

8 Traits of People Who Live Debt-Free

Debt-free folks have a lot in common. If you adopt some of their habits, you can live debt-free, too.

Yes, You Need "Fun Money" in Your Budget

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

How would you like a free car?

Want a free car? Well, wrap it up — literally!

Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Driving

What would you rather have — a car or a house? Once you recognize how much a car really costs, you may rethink how you get around.

8 Things That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Fix

Cheap modern manufacturing means that for a lot of the stuff in our lives, buying new is often cheaper than fixing old.

How to Clean Your House in One Day

Yes, you CAN deep-clean your house quickly. Gather the troops, pump up the jams, and get down to business with these do-it-in-a-day tips.

DIY - Silk Flower Brooch

In true Wise Bread fashion, learn how to make flower brooches yourself and save big.

5 College Degrees With the Highest ROI

If making big bucks after college is your goal, don't choose just any major. Choose one of these five.

6 Attitudes That Breed Financial Failure

Can changing our minds about money change our fortunes? Yup. Here are six ideas about finances that you might want to ditch.

Some 4th of July Numbers

July 4th is such a good time. There's something for everyone--getting tanked with your friends, hanging out with your family, the smell of the barbeque, the spectacular fireworks.

7 Ways to Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit

Bad or low credit makes everything hard — even renting an apartment. Here's how you can still find a place when your credit is weak.