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6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART ONE

The world of small business is vast and rife with pitfalls. The opportunities are as great as the hazards, and no matter which way you slice it, running a small business takes a lo

The 10 Things I Won’t Give Up Just To Save Money

Times are tough and they may be getting tougher as inflation and unemployment rates rise. There are 10 things that I could cut out of my expenses to save money right now but these

Ask the Readers: What Are You Looking Forward to Most This Holiday Season?

Tell us what you're looking forward to most this holiday season and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Easy weekend business: sell used books

When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co

Buy These 9 Christmas Gifts Now and Save

Make your Christmas shopping list, shop it now, store 'til December, and you won't have to check it — or your bank account — twice.

6 Ways to Always Have Something Interesting to Say

Never be at a loss for words with this collection of intriguing and informative sources of conversation icebreakers.

The Deals to Look for at Pawn Shops, Thrift Shops, and Other Weird Stores

Often the best deals aren't at Walmart or Target. They can be found at pawn shops, thrift shops, and other alternative shops.

Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?

Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.

10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Love Saving Money

Saving money is hard, especially if your savings goals are big. Make saving fun with some simple motivational strategies.

5 Awesome Alternatives to Groupon

Check out a few of the attention-worthy alternatives to the popular Groupon.

Three of the Toughest Decisions You'll Face in Retirement

A lot of financial decision-making goes into retirement. Once you reach your golden years, you have a few more questions to answer.

10 Ways to Age Well for $0

Good news! Some of the best ways to access the fountain of youth are completely free.

9 Warning Signs You Can't Afford That New House

If that new house puts the squeeze on your savings, your dream home can quickly become a nightmare. Here's how to tell if it's really too much.

10 Cheap and Delicious Marinades

If you're looking for an easy, inexpensive way to make meat and other foods super-flavorful, look no further than these great marinade recipes.

Are these genuine bargains, or a pile of garbage?

One of the great things about being a blogger for Wisebread is that I have a large community of people to call on for help and advice when I need it. So far I've rarely called on your sage advice, but today is different. [more]

A year without toilet paper - The Interview

You wouldn't necessarily know it from watching him on his appearance on The Colbert Report. He comes across as a soft-spoken, good-natured guy, for sure. [more]

Optical Illusions That Make You Fatter and Your Wallet Lighter

One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.

It Bears Repeating - Driving Slower Saves Money

We've talked about it until we're blue in the face, but it's worth repeating - driving slower saves gas and money!

Save Some Coin with Lands' End Overstocks and Free Shipping!

I love Land’s End and their selection of high-quality, comfy clothes and shoes. Their overstocks are very reasonably priced, and with this special code, you can even get free ship

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