Best Money Tips: 13 First Aid "Facts" That Aren't True

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on common first aid myths, legal ways to get Netflix for free, and ways to take charge of your job interview.

Top 5 Articles

13 First Aid Facts that are Actually Lies — Don't use toothpaste to soothe a burn. Toothpaste has chemicals that can be dangerous for a burn, and the paste can seal in the heat from a burn instead of cooling it down. [Cheapism]

3 (Legal) Ways You Can Get Netflix for Free — You probably already know about Netflix's free trial offer, but did you know that you may be able to extend the free trial beyond the first month? [Money Pantry]

5 Ways to Take Charge of Your Job Interview — Look for non-verbal cues and hesitation — they'll tell you a lot about the openness, transparency and work environment of the organization. [Change Your Thoughts]

What Should You Do If You Leave Something Important on a Plane? — If it's been some time since you've gotten off the plane, but you're still at the airport, check with your airline's baggage claim office to see if your lost item was found when the plane was cleaned. [PopSugar Smart Living]

How to Spot a Phishing Scam — Scammers will often threaten that your bank, email, credit card or other accounts could be closed if you don’t respond. [The Allstate Blog]

Other Essential Reading

5 Advantages Of Buying Hybrid Cars — Most states offer tax incentives to people who own a hybrid car. [Save The Bills]

Keep Your Job and Live Abroad: 5 Easy Ways To Make It Happen — See if you can pursue an expat assignment with your job. If that's on the table, be sure to negotiate everything else, too. [FreeUp]

6 Habits That Will Make You Grittier and Put an End to Being a Quitter — When you feel tempted to quit, re-adjust your focus to get a clearer view of your goals. [Pick The Brain]

10 Tips to Help You Stay on One Task Until It’s Done — Some distractions come from other people, so let family, friends, or co-workers know that you'll be busy and that you don't want to be interrupted. [Time Management Ninja]

10 Easy Ways To Maintain A Long Distance Relationship — Use online tools to spend more time together. You can have date nights where you play games, watch a movie, or even have dinner — via video chats! [easyWays]