Best Money Tips: Food Freebies and Deals in October

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on October food freebies and deals, surprising uses for cooking spray, and things you should never buy at full price.

Top 5 Articles

6 Food Freebies and Deals in October — Kids age 12 and under can get free, customizable scary-face pancakes at IHOP through October 30. [Kiplinger]

12 Unbelievable Uses for Cooking Spray — Cooking oil works great against tough soap scum Just spray and wipe, then wash the area with soap and water. [A Debt Free Stress Free Life]

5 Things You Should Never Buy At Full Price — From credit card rewards to special deals on comparison sites like Expedia and Priceline, there are so many ways to get discounted travel that you should never have to pay full price for a vacation. [MoneyNing]

Credit in the Classroom: What Teens Should Know About Credit — It's never too early to learn financial responsibility, and credit is one of the important topics that should be introduced to teens. Tune in to Experian's #CreditChat tomorrow, October 14 at 3 p.m. ET for an in-depth discussion on teens and credit. [Experian]

The Best Tooth Brushing Method You Were Never Taught — The Modified Bass technique is rarely taught to kids. Watch this video to learn how it works! [Vitals]

Other Essential Reading

The 11 Commandments of Living the Happiest Life Possible — It's worth spending some time to research your options before you make a decision. [PopSugar Smart Living]

How to avoid cell phone termination fees — Wireless carriers may charge you $50-$300 for breaking your contract, but there are ways to get around the early termination fee. [The Monitor]

Six Financial Fears And How To Overcome Them — Are you worried you won't have enough money in retirement? Look for some kind of passive income to secure your golden years. [Listen Money Matters]

9 Worthy Money Goals For Every Situation: Choose One Now — If you don't have a money goal, focusing on one of these will most certainly improve your finances no matter what your situation is. [Money Under 30]

5 Fun Ideas for a Fall Harvest Themed Baby Shower — Make cute little acorn donut hole treats for your fall baby shower! [Parenting Squad]