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Wise Bread's Best and Worst Financial Decisions in 2010

Some of us took risks. Some of us played it safe. Read about our writers' great (and terrible) 2010 financial decisions, and what they learned from them.

Best Money Tips: How to Live With Only 100 Items

Today, we give you tips for living with less stuff, the things every frugal household should have, and the best time to ask for a raise.

A Simple Guide to Buying The Best Travel Cameras

There's a camera out there for every traveler. Capture your trip in stunning detail with some of the best cameras on the market.

Student Loans: How to Make Post-College Decisions

Making decisions about student loans doesn’t have to be difficult. But it should be personalized.

How to Make 8 Trending Halloween Costumes on the Cheap

Just two weekends until Halloween! That's plenty of time to put together one or two of these clever, trendy costumes.

Best Money Tips: Make Free Phone Calls Online

Today we found some great articles on how to make free phone calls online, tips to supercharge your body, mind, and soul, and the best times to buy certain items.

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate St. Patty's Day

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day, ways to improve your credit score, and tips for some great shut eye.

Simple Recipes for a Frugal Vegetarian Thanksgiving

From a fondue appetizer to a pecan pie dessert, here's a frugal Thanksgiving feast that's good for wallet, body, and soul.

Best Money Tips: How to Plan an Awesome Staycation

Today we found articles on how to plan an awesome staycation, foods that will help you hydrate, and ways to save money on a kid’s birthday party.

4 Magic Words and Phrases That Will Make You Sound Smarter

Because you're a regular Wise Bread reader, you're right more often than not. Sound even smarter — instantly — with these clever words and phrases.

How and Why I Held Onto a Tanking Stock — And What Happened Next

One investor takes a chance on a growth stock just before the price falls. Learn how she rationalized her decision — and whether it was a mistake.

Best Money Tips: Avoid Buying These Things This Summer

Today we found articles on things to avoid buying this summer, genius cleaning hacks on Pinterest, and side hustles you can start with a pickup truck.

Cheap Smartphones: Which Ones Are Worth It?

Think getting a smartphone means shelling out hundreds of dollars? Nope. Check out the new crop of inexpensive, well-functioning smartphones.

10 Dumbest Business Mistakes of 2009

These head-scratching moves will help keep our own business mistakes in perspective as we move into 2010. No matter how big your mistakes seemed last year, these 10 prove that y

Components of a Sales-Driven Credit Function

To accomplish your sales goals, create a credit function with these components.

7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers

We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.

Best Money Tips: Get Rid of Your Debt

Today we found some great articles on ways to get rid of your debt, how to avoid going from frugal to cheap, and how to choose the right investment firm.

Best Money Tips: Good Morning Habits for a Great Day

Today we found some great articles on the good morning habits to start your day off right, powerful time management strategies, and 2015’s top affordable vacation destinations.

Insurance Overview for Small Business Owners

Running your small business is a multi-faceted task, of which risk management plays a vital role. And insurance in turn is a crucial element to risk management.

It's Not Revenue If You Can't Collect It

There's nothing worse than having to chase down slow-paying customers. Oh wait, there is something worse: the ones who don't pay at all.