Unless you're making the kind of scratch Bill Gates pulls down, most of us try to shop smart by looking for a good bargain, BUT, according to dailyfinance.com, there are some select items you may not want to skimp on. These things can be filed under, "You get what you pay for." Buying cheap could actually cost you money in the long run. Here are the Top 5......

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    TOILET PAPER

    Do you really want to count on that single ply toilet paper to take care of a basic bathroom need. Trust me, you don't. The single ply is the cheap stuff and has to be folded over a bunch of times to really get the job done, which means you're going to need more of it anyway. My suggestion, buy the good stuff like "Quilted Northern," and "White Cloud Ultra."

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    MATTRESS

    It's a proven fact that a good night's sleep is difficult if you're sleeping on a bargain basement $100 mattress. I don't think you need to spend $5,000 on a mattress, but a "good" mattress translates into a good night's sleep. Unbiased reviews showed that memory foam, latex, and air mattresses showed the highest degree of customer satisfaction. The #1 sleep product research company, Sleeplikethedead.com says that affordable off brand mattresses often rate similar to, or better than, more expensive name brand mattresses.

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    PAINT

    I hate painting but I can't afford to hire a pro, so when Mindy decides it's time to paint a room, I go for the good stuff. More evenly distributed pigment and higher grade resins make it easier to apply the expensive stuff. The two best interior paints according to "Art For Your Walls".com are Benjamin Moore and Behr paint.

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    TIRES

    Popular Mechanics claim that riding on cheap tires can actually cause a perpetual headache(sometimes literally). The price of tires are very expensive especially if you're driving a yacht of an SUV. This is an easy fix, but it's gonna cost ya. The experts say when it's time for new tires, the best way to go, is to buy the same factory tires that came with the car. The top 3 all-season tires, according to Consumer Reports are "Michelin Defender," "Continental Pro-Contact Eco Plus" and "Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred."

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    WINTER BOOTS

    Sure you can buy inexpensive winter boots at a Walmart that are supposed to be waterproof. They might start out that way but they're not going to stay that way through mud and snow. A top notch pair of winter boots should last a lifetime, which means your boots will actually cost less. The Top 2 best men's snow boots, according to bestreviews.com are "Columbia Mens Bugaboot Snow Boot," and "Merrell Mens Mohab Waterproof Winter Boot." The top two women's winter boots are, "KEEN Womens Wopato Tall WP Winter Boot," and "Womens Twin Button Fully Fur Lined."

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