http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/1413/all en-US http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-why-your-budget-isnt-working <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-why-your-budget-isnt-working" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/finances-4191102-small.jpg" alt="budgeting" title="budgeting" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="167" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on why your budget isn't working, saving on car insurance, and custodial accounts.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2013/05/02/your-budget-isnt-working-heres-why/">Your budget isn't working. Here's Why.</a> &mdash; Your budget may not be working if you aren't keeping track of your spending. [Get Rich Slowly]</p> <p><a href="http://yesiamcheap.com/2013/05/saving-money-on-your-car-insurance-2/">Saving Money On Your Car Insurance</a> &mdash; Not modifying your car can help you save money on your car insurance. [Yes I Am Cheap]</p> <p><a href="http://www.goodfinancialcents.com/custodial-account-rules/">Scared Your Child Will Blow Their Savings? Consider a Custodial Account</a> &mdash; Keep your child from blowing through their savings by opening a custodial account. Your child will gain full access to the account between the ages of 18 and 21. [Good Financial Cents]</p> <p><a href="http://www.moneyspruce.com/beyond-money-how-to-find-happiness-in-your-20s-or-any-time/">Beyond Money: How to Find Happiness in Your 20s (or Any Time)</a> &mdash; Being grateful every day and giving all you can will help you find happiness! [Money Spruce]</p> <p><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2013/04/5-unconventional-google-search-tips-for.html">5 Unconventional Google Search Tips for Power Searching</a> &mdash;To search with more power on Google, use comparative keywords. [Dumb Little Man]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/How-Save-Money-Wedding-Videographer-24157917">7 Tips to Cut the Costs of Your Wedding Video</a> &mdash; If you want to save money on your wedding video, consider editing it yourself! [PopSugar Smart Living]</p> <p><a href="http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2013/05/01/home-prices-are-up-good-news-or-bad/">Home prices are up: good news or bad?</a> &mdash; Before you decide what to do with your home, remember that homes are priced in dollars, not percentages. [Five Cent Nickel]</p> <p><a href="http://www.inkjetwilly.com/blog/best-free-printables-by-occasion/">The Best Free Printables by Occasion</a> &mdash; Head over to Disney Baby to get printables for your baby shower or Greeting Island for birthday printables. [InkJet Willy]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2013/04/why-you-arent-getting-a-raise.html">Why You Aren't Getting a Raise</a> &mdash; You might not be getting a raise if you aren't promoting your accomplishments. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/17-reasons-to-give-babywearing-a-try">17 Reasons Why All New Parents Should Try Babywearing</a> &mdash; All new parents should try babywearing because it can help them become more attuned to their babies. [Parenting Squad]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-why-your-budget-isnt-working" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Why Your Budget Isn&#039;t Working" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-the-best-and-worst-baby-buys?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst Baby Buys</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-how-you-can-afford-a-baby?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: How You Can Afford a Baby</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-make-your-groceries-last-longer?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-earn-more-from-your-garage-sale?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Earn More From Your Garage Sale</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-best-ways-to-save-money-for-2013?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013</a></li> </ul></div></div> Personal Finance best money tips budget Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:34 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 973863 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-how-to-juice-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-how-to-juice-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/7308205424_88d0cf8337_b.jpg" alt="juice" title="juice" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="141" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on how to juice on a budget, choosing productivity tools, and investing in real estate without speculating.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/squeeze-the-most-out-of-your-dollars-how-to-juice-on-a-budget-0413/">Squeeze the Most Out of Your Dollars: How to Juice on a Budget</a> &mdash; If you are into juicing, try making Vitality Juice or an Apple Motini. [MintLife Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://timemanagementninja.com/2013/03/10-simple-rules-for-choosing-your-productivity-tools/">10 Simple Rules for Choosing Your Productivity Tools</a> &mdash; When choosing productivity tools to make your life easier, remember to choose tools that you'll use. [Time Management Ninja]</p> <p><a href="http://freefrombroke.com/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-speculating/">How to Invest in Real Estate Without Speculating</a> &mdash; To invest in real estate without speculating, always seek cashflow. [Free From Broke]</p> <p><a href="http://financialhighway.com/decorating-dilemmas-small-bedroom-ideas/">Decorating Dilemmas: Small Bedroom Ideas</a> &mdash; It's important to take advantage of the storage space under your bed if your bedroom is small. [Financial Highway]</p> <p><a href="http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/who-needs-a-budget/">Who Needs a Budget?</a> &mdash; Budgeting is most important when you've never created a budget before or if you are underpaid. [Consumerism Commentary]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://www.20sfinances.com/2013/04/03/should-you-start-your-own-business-when-you-graduate/">Should You Start Your Own Business When You Graduate?</a> &mdash; One of the best times to start your own business is right after you graduate. [20's Finances]</p> <p><a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/03/31/10-things-you-think-about-too-often/">10 Things You Think About Too Often</a> &mdash; Chances are you think about what you fear too often. [Marc and Angel Hack Life]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Student-Loan-Forgiveness-28993943">11 Instances Where Your Student Loans Will Be Forgiven</a> &mdash; Working for the Peace Corps can get your student loans forgiven. [PopSugar Smart Living]</p> <p><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2013/04/5-ways-to-increase-your-intelligence.html">5 Ways to Increase Your Intelligence</a> &mdash; To increase your intelligence, get out there and experience life. [Dumb Little Man]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/zoo-summer-camps">A Walk on the Wild Side: 6 Unique Summer Zoo Camp Programs Around the Country</a> &mdash; The Saint Louis Zoo and San Diego Zoo both offer awesome summer zoo camp programs. [Parenting Squad]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-how-to-juice-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: How to Juice on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-secrets-to-saving-money-at-amazoncom?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Secrets to Saving Money at Amazon.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-balance-multiple-jobs-without-losing-your-mind?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Balance Multiple Jobs Without Losing Your Mind</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-best-ways-to-save-money-for-2013?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-find-the-best-prepaid-plan?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Find the Best Prepaid Plan</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-achieve-your-financial-goals?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Achieve Your Financial Goals</a></li> </ul></div></div> Food and Drink best money tips budget juice juicing Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:31 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 971676 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tighten-your-budget-and-still-have-fun <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-tighten-your-budget-and-still-have-fun" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/442956836_f6d46f95b4_z.jpg" alt="Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun" title="Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="141" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on how to tighten your budget and still have fun, why hiring managers haven't called back, and borrowing money from family.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://financialhighway.com/how-to-tighten-your-budget-and-still-have-fun/">How to Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun</a> &mdash; Tighten your budget and still have fun by taking advantage of happy hours. [Financial Highway]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Reasons-Employer-Hasnt-Called-Back-After-Job-Interview-5186214">8 Reasons Why Hiring Managers Haven't Called Back</a> &mdash; If you interviewed for a job and the hiring manager hasn't called back yet, it may be because they haven't finalized their budget yet. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://www.threethriftyguys.com/2013/01/5-tips-for-borrowing-money-from-family/">5 Tips for Borrowing Money From Family</a> &mdash; When borrowing money from family, make sure to get everything in writing. [Three Thrifty Guys]</p> <p><a href="http://www.goodfinancialcents.com/practical-money-skills-to-teach-your-children/">4 Practical Money Skills You MUST Teach Your Children</a> &mdash; Make sure to teach your children how to balance a checkbook. [Good Financial Cents]</p> <p><a href="http://www.cashthechecks.com/saving-ideas/5-ways-to-save-on-your-water-bill.html">5 Ways To Save On Your Water Bill</a> &mdash; To save money on water, only run full loads of laundry and dishes. [Cash The Checks]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://thirtysixmonths.com/how-to-ask-for-a-discount/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Thirtysixmonthscom+%28thirtysixmonths.com%2Fblog%29">How to Ask for a Discount</a> &mdash; If you want to ask for a discount, do your research so you can find out what discounts or promotions other service providers are offering. [Thirty Six Months]</p> <p><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2013/01/21/make-more-money-as-a-subject-matter-expert/">Make more money as a subject matter expert</a> &mdash; Are you an expert in a certain subject? Consider writing homeschool curricula to save more money. [Get Rich Slowly]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2013/01/build-a-dividend-growth-stock-portfolio-in-4-easy-steps.html">Build a Dividend Growth Stock Portfolio in 4 Easy Steps</a> &mdash; When building a dividend growth stock portfolio, start by screening the right stocks with the right metrics. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2013/01/24/saving-savings-with-home-emergency-gap-coverage/">Saving Savings with Home Emergency Gap Coverage</a> &mdash; Emergency gap coverage protects homeowners from repairs not covered by their basic homeowner's insurance policy. [Five Cent Nickel]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/5-winter-activities-to-keep-the-household-sane-happy-and-productive">5 Winter Activities to Keep the Household Sane, Happy, and Productive</a> &mdash; Keep your household happy during the winter by planning the spring garden you will plant when the weather gets better. [Parenting Squad]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tighten-your-budget-and-still-have-fun" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-on-wine?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Wine</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-teaching-kids-about-saving-money?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Saving Money</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tips-for-spending-less-money?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Tips for Spending Less Money</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-maximize-your-savings-when-buying-in-bulk?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Maximize Your Savings When Buying in Bulk</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-savings-strategies-that-work?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Savings Strategies That Work</a></li> </ul></div></div> Lifestyle best money tips budget fun Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:00:31 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 967478 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-home-decorating-ideas-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-home-decorating-ideas-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/5913216176_bdacd69361_z-1.jpg" alt="Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget" title="Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on home decorating ideas on a budget, personal finance advice for college students, and summertime tax moves.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.moneycrashers.com/diy-home-decorating-ideas-budget/">8 DIY Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget</a> &mdash; To save money when redecorating your home, change the couch covers instead of the whole couch. [Money Crashers]</p> <p><a href="http://kiplinger.com/columns/drt/archive/personal-finance-advice-for-college-students.html?si=1">Personal Finance Advice for College Students</a> &mdash; College students should take a pass on credit cards. [Kiplinger]</p> <p><a href="http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/5-summertime-tax-moves.html">5 Summertime Tax Moves</a> &mdash; This summer, take the time to evaluate your investments. [Bargaineering]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2012/08/best-ways-to-make-extra-money-teach.html">Best Ways to Make Extra Money: Teach</a> &mdash; Want to make extra money? Consider becoming a tutor. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Negotiating-Salary-New-Job-18785160">5 Quick Tips For Negotiating A Salary For A New Job</a> &mdash; When negotiating a salary for a new job, don't be the person who brings up salary first. [SavvySugar]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://www.stretcher.com/stories/12/12aug20g.cfm#.UDfC40ryO1M">Finding Cheap Airfares</a> &mdash; Being flexible is key to finding cheap airfares. [The Dollar Stretcher]</p> <p><a href="http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2012/08/24/5-little-known-ways-car-dealers-rip-you-off/">6 Little-Known Ways Car Dealers Rip You Off</a> &mdash; Did you know car dealers may be ripping you off by inflating your interest rate? [Money Talks News]</p> <p><a href="http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/quick-and-easy-ways-to-get-more-out-of-your-employer-right-now/">Quick and Easy Ways to Get More Out of Your Employer, Right Now</a> &mdash; Get more out of your employer by taking advantage of your employer benefits package. [Credit Sesame]</p> <p><a href="http://money.msn.com/frugal-living/post.aspx?post=787d0a53-601c-4c1a-a820-d21c81e3de8b&amp;ref=bfv">Why you should personalize your budget</a> &mdash; The main reason to personalize your budget: one size doesn't fit all when it comes to budgeting. [MSN Money]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/the-perfect-dorm-gifts">The Perfect Dorm Gifts For a New College Student</a> &mdash; Do you know someone who is headed to college? Get them a laundry basket filled with cleaning supplies. [Parenting Squad]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-home-decorating-ideas-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-save-money-on-vacations?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Save Money on Vacations</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-free-summer-fun-for-kids?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Free Summer Fun for Kids</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-best-items-to-buy-now-0?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Best Items to Buy Now</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-easy-ways-to-cut-your-food-bill?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Cut Your Food Bill</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-money-on-college-textbooks?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks</a></li> </ul></div></div> Home best money tips budget decorating home Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:00:41 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 952372 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/1386286094_ceccacb1b6_z-1.jpg" alt="Is there Anything in Your Budget You Could Live Without?" title="Is there Anything in Your Budget You Could Live Without?" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><em>Editor's Note: Congratulations to <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without#comment-543019">Rebecca B.A.R.</a>, <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without#comment-542965">Happy Love</a>, and <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without#comment-542950">Amy</a> for winning this week's contest!</em></p> <p>Almost everyone knows the difference between needs and wants. Needs are things you absolutely must have in order to get by while wants are more luxury items you might not need. Everyone knows one of the best ways to save money is to reduce spending money on wants. But when it comes down to it, what wants would you really be able to let go of if you needed to make cutbacks?</p> <p><b>Is there anything in your budget you could live without?</b>&nbsp;Cable? Coffee? Dining out? Facials? Pedicures? Or...?</p> <p>Tell us if there is anything in your budget you could live without and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!</p> <h2>Win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon Gift Cards</h2> <p>We're doing three giveaways &mdash; one for random comments, one for random Facebook &quot;Likes&quot;, and another one for random tweets.</p> <h3>Mandatory Entry:&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Post your answer in the comments below&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>For extra entries (1 per action):</h3> <ul> <li>Go to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wise-Bread/26830741467?ref=ts">Facebook page</a>, &quot;Like&quot; us, and leave a comment on this article telling us you did, or</li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Tweet</a> your answer. You have to be a follower of our <a href="http://twitter.com/wisebread">@wisebread account</a>. Include both &quot;@wisebread&quot; and &quot;#WBAsk&quot; in your tweet so we'll see it and count it. 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Void where prohibited.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Good Luck!</strong></p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-is-there-anything-in-your-budget-you-could-live-without" class="sharethis-link" title="Ask the Readers: Is There Anything in Your Budget You Could Live Without?" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Tell us if there is anything in your budget you could live without and we&#039;ll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card! </div> </div> </div> <br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-whats-the-biggest-item-in-your-budget?wbref=readmore-1">Ask the Readers: What&#039;s the Biggest Item in Your Budget?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-what-about-money-dont-you-know-chance-to-win?wbref=readmore-2">Ask the Readers: What About Money DON&#039;T You Know? (Chance to Win!)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-name-your-favorite-moment-of-2010?wbref=readmore-3">Ask the Readers: Name Your Favorite Moment of 2010</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-what-is-your-new-years-resolution?wbref=readmore-4">Ask the Readers: What Is Your New Year&#039;s Resolution?</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-do-you-honestly-follow-a-budget-chance-to-win-20?wbref=readmore-5">Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)</a></li> </ul></div></div> Giveaways Ask the Readers budget needs wants Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:36:42 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 941369 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-budget-vacation-tips <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-budget-vacation-tips" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/4810386655_1e71321839_z-1_0.jpg" alt="Budget Vacation Tips" title="Budget Vacation Tips" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="141" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some great articles on budget vacation tips, ideas to help save on wedding flowers, and getting a raise in a difficult economy.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.stackthechips.com/top-5-budget-vacation-tips/">Top 5 Budget Vacation Tips</a> &mdash; For your next vacation, go somewhere warm. Warmer climates tend to have more free locations to visit. [Stack The Chips]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/How-Save-Wedding-Flowers-24141198">9 Ideas To Help You Save On Wedding Flowers</a> &mdash; Save money on wedding flowers by holding your wedding in a naturally floral setting. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2012/07/24/getting-a-raise-in-a-difficult-economy/">Getting a Raise in a Difficult Economy</a> &mdash; If you are trying to get a raise in this economy, prove your worth to your boss. [Five Cent Nickel]</p> <p><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/chip-away-at-your-debt-in-under-10-minutes-a-day/">Chip Away at Your Debt in Under 10 Minutes a Day</a> &mdash; Take attacking your debt one day at a time. Your first day, start by listing all your expenses. [Money Smart Life]</p> <p><a href="http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/how-attending-blog-conferences-can-actually-make-you-money/">How Attending Blog Conferences Can Actually Make You Money</a> &mdash; Make money at blogging conferences by meeting with sponsors and getting an in with affiliate companies. [Bible Money Matters]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://frugalforlife.blogspot.com/2012/03/4-reasons-to-continue-living-frugally.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FIpRp+%28Frugal+For+Life%29">4 Reasons to Continue Living Frugally Even After You No Longer Need to</a> &mdash; It is a good idea to live frugally even if you don't really need to just in case you face a financial emergency. [Frugal For Life]</p> <p><a href="http://beingfrugal.net/how-to-make-money-without-a-job/">How to Make Money Without a Job</a> &mdash; Trying to make money without a job? Try blogging or writing articles. [Being Frugal]</p> <p><a href="http://savingmoneytoday.net/pregnant-save-money-by-avoiding-these-financial-traps/">Pregnant? Save Money by Avoiding These Financial Traps</a> &mdash; Don't fall victim to the Intelligender Early Gender Test when you are pregnant. It's a waste of money. [Saving Money Today]</p> <p><a href="http://www.moolanomy.com/6149/handling-the-emotions-of-helping-your-parents-kmulligan/">Handling the Emotions of Helping Your Parents</a> &mdash; When helping your parents, push them on the things that are urgent but don't be confrontational. [Moolanomy]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/what-to-do-if-you-don-t-like-your-child-s-school">What to Do if You Don't Like Your Child's School</a> &mdash; If you don't like your child's school, consider looking into private school options. [Parenting Squad]</p> <h2>News &amp; Events</h2> <p><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news/2012/07/wise-bread-tweetchat-wbchat-0">Wise Bread Tweetchat (#WBChat)</a> &mdash; Don't miss our weekly #WBChat at 12pm PST! We will be giving away prizes!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news">News &amp; Events Calendar</a> to see all the awesome upcoming events in the personal finance world!</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-budget-vacation-tips" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Budget Vacation Tips" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-grocery-saving-strategies?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-saving-on-car-repairs?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Saving on Car Repairs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-save-money-on-vacations?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Save Money on Vacations</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-money-on-travel?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on Travel</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-improve-your-social-life?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Improve Your Social Life</a></li> </ul></div></div> Travel best money tips budget vacation Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:00:38 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 944503 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-having-a-baby-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-having-a-baby-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/5100460881_f66832d567_z(1)-1.jpg" alt="Having a Baby on a Budget" title="Having a Baby on a Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some great articles on having a baby on a budget, items you should buy new, and steps to get back on the right financial track.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://christianpf.com/having-a-baby-on-a-budget-ways-to-save-money/">Having a Baby on a Budget: Ways to Save Money</a> &mdash; Opting for cloth diapers as opposed to disposable ones is a great way to save money on a baby. [Christian PF]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Items-Buy-New-23918595">7 Items You Should Always Buy New</a> &mdash; Always buy sandals and shoes new. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://www.richcreditdebtloan.com/6-steps-to-get-back-on-the-right-financial-track/">6 Steps to Get Back on the Right Financial Track</a> &mdash; Get back on financial track by paying down your credit cards and downsizing if necessary. [Rich Credit Debt Loan]</p> <p><a href="http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/job-search-tips">4 Unconventinoal Ways To Land A Job In An Impossible Job Market</a> &mdash; Are you trying to get a job in this difficult job market? Only list relevant jobs on your resume. [Girls Just Wanna Have Funds]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2012/07/the-52-best-money-saving-tips-ideas-10-through-6.html">The 52 Best Money Saving Tips, Ideas #10 Through #6</a> &mdash; To save money, improve your credit score and shop smart. [Free Money Finance]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://www.mangomoney.com/blog/financial-empowerment/8-simple-ways-to-save-this-summer">8 Simple Ways to Save this Summer</a> &mdash; Save money this summer by turning down your hot water and making your own personal care products. [Mango Money]</p> <p><a href="http://www.thecentsiblelife.com/2012/07/worry-free-vacation-tips/">Worry-Free Vacation Tips</a> &mdash; When preparing for your vacation, remember to leave your valuables at home and make multiple copies of your wallet contents. [The Centsible Life]</p> <p><a href="http://personaldividends.com/20-tips-to-help-you-live-a-greener-lifestyle/">20 Tips to Help You Live a Greener Lifestyle</a> &mdash; Live a greener lifestyle by preserving your own food and unplugging chargers and devices you aren't using. [Personal Dividends]</p> <p><a href="http://ptmoney.com/mistakes-w-make-when-trying-to-save-money/">7 Mistakes We Make When Trying to Save Money</a> &mdash; When trying to save money, don't make the mistake of not taking advantage of free money from your company 401K. [PT Money]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/create-a-water-park-in-your-own-backyard">How to Create a Water Park in Your Own Backyard</a> &mdash; Create a water park in your own backyard with water balloons and soaker slides. [Parenting Squad]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-having-a-baby-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Having a Baby on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-saving-money-on-childcare?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Saving Money on Childcare</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-take-advantage-of-happy-hour?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Take Advantage of Happy Hour</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-buy-something?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Something</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-pay-for-college-without-going-into-debt?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Pay For College Without Going Into Debt</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-10-car-shopping-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: 10 Car Shopping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them</a></li> </ul></div></div> Frugal Living baby best money tips budget Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:00:18 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 941427 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-eating-right-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-eating-right-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/516174295_942788f174_z.jpg" alt="Eating Right on a Budget" title="Eating Right on a Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="166" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on eating right on a budget, great gifts for grads, and things not to waste money on this summer.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.onesmartdollar.com/how-to-eat-right-on-a-budget/">How to Eat Right on a Budget</a> &mdash; Want to eat right on a budget? Focus your attention on the outer areas of the grocery store. [One Smart Dollar]</p> <p><a href="http://www.mint.com/blog/consumer-iq/great-gifts-for-grads/">Great Gifts for Grads</a> &mdash; If you need a great gift for a grad, consider getting resume service gift certificates. [MintLife Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://www.mainstreet.com/article/smart-spending/10-things-not-waste-money-summer">10 Things Not to Waste Money on This Summer</a> &mdash; This summer, don't waste money on landscaping materials or bottled water. [Mainstreet]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2012/06/making-a-great-resume-writing-powerful-accomplishments.html">Making a Great Resume, Writing Powerful Accomplishments</a> &mdash; Make your resume great by keeping the wording lively and avoiding redundancy. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2012/06/12/finding-frugal-friends-in-a-new-city/">Finding Frugal Friends in a New City</a> &mdash; To find frugal friends in a new city, remember that other frugal people probably enjoy doing things similar to what you enjoy doing. [The Simple Dollar]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://almostfrugal.com/2012/06/09/hidden-moving-costs/#utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AlmostFrugal+%28almost+frugal%29">4 Hidden Moving Costs to Watch Out For</a> &mdash; When you plan to move, remember to watch out for stair or long carry charges. [Almost Frugal]</p> <p><a href="http://blog.creditkarma.com/step-by-step/debt/i-have-an-account-in-collections-what-should-i-do/">I Have an Account in Collections. What Should I Do?</a> &mdash; Do you have an account in collections? Draft a debt validation letter. [Credit Karma Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Careers-People-Who-Love-Food-23498179">8 Careers Perfect For Foodies</a> &mdash; If you love food, consider being a nutritionist. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/potty-train-your-infant">How to Potty Train Your Infant</a> &mdash; To potty train your infant, use cloth diapers and pay attention to his or her signals. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/06/11/center-your-life-around-love-and-happiness/">12 Ways to Center Your Life Around Love and Happiness</a> &mdash; Center your life around love and happiness by expressing appreciation daily and not waiting for the perfect moment. [Marc and Angel Hack Life]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-eating-right-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Eating Right on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-growing-your-own-garden?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Growing Your Own Garden</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-make-groceries-last-longer?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Make Groceries Last Longer</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-best-gifts-for-college-grads?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Best Gifts for College Grads</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-awesome-frugal-date-ideas?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Awesome Frugal Date Ideas</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-help-your-children-build-credit?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Help Your Children Build Credit</a></li> </ul></div></div> Food and Drink best money tips budget eating Food Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:48:18 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 935068 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-activities-for-toddlers-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-activities-for-toddlers-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/4554748099_a4d75312c4_z-1.jpg" alt="Activities for Toddlers on a Budget" title="Activities for Toddlers on a Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on activities for toddlers on a budget, saving on tax preparation fees, and expensive decisions that can haunt you for life.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.moneycrashers.com/fun-activities-toddlers/">5 Fun Activities for Toddlers on a Budget</a> &mdash; Have fun with your toddler without breaking the bank by making a toilet paper trail. [Money Crashers]</p> <p><a href="http://genxfinance.com/24-ways-to-save-on-your-tax-preparation-fees/">24 Ways to Save on Your Tax Preparation Fees</a> &mdash; Use group discounts to save on your tax preparation fees. [Generation X Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/expensive-decisions-that-can-haunt-you-for-life/">5 Expensive Decisions That Can Haunt You for Life</a> &mdash; Don't make the decision of paying for college with student loans. That decision could haunt you for the rest of your life! [Money Smart Life]</p> <p><a href="http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2012/03/09/get-your-credit-report-without-getting-ripped-off/">In Search of the Elusive $11 Credit Report</a> &mdash; Did you know that legally you should be able to get your credit report for just $11? [Money Talks News]</p> <p><a href="http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/financial-questions-to-ask-your-fiance-before-you-say-i-do/">Financial Questions to Ask Your Fiance Before You Say &quot;I Do&quot;</a> &mdash; Before you tie the knot, ask your fiance how he or she would handle an inheritance. [Credit Sesame]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://www.davidmakescents.com/financial-tips-living-after-graduation/#utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DavidMakesCents+%28David+Makes+Cents.com%29">5 Financial Tips for Living on Your Own After Graduation</a> &mdash; When living on your own after graduation, curb your entertainment expenses. [David Makes Cents .com]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Procrastinating-Taxes-22109519">4 Steps To Stop Procrastinating With Your Taxes</a> &mdash; Stop procrastinating on your taxes by finding a buddy to do your taxes with. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/making-your-own-baby-food-is-a-complete-waste-of-time">Why Making Your Own Baby Food is a Waste of Time</a> &mdash; Instead of making your own baby food, opt for baby-led weaning. Baby-led weaning tends to result in children prefering healthier carbohydrates as opposed to more sugary foods. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2012/03/and-yet-another-reason-not-to-quit-your-job-early.html">And Yet Another Reason Not to Quit Your Job Early</a> &mdash; If you quit your job before you have another job lined up, you may struggle in both your job search and financially. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://kiplinger.com/columns/value/archive/3-reasons-the-bull-market-will-continue.html?si=1">3 Reasons the Bull Market Will Continue</a> &mdash; Since the ratio of advances to declines is positive, chances are the bull market will continue. [Kiplinger]</p> <h2>News &amp; Events</h2> <p><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news/2012/01/best-of-money-carnival-146-hosted-by-retire-by-40">Best of Money Carnival #146: Hosted By Retire By 40</a> &mdash; Don't miss The Best of Money Carnival, featuring the ten best money-related posts of the past two weeks.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news/2012/03/carnival-of-personal-finance-352-hosted-by-sense-to-save">Carnival of Personal Finance #352: Hosted by Sense to Save</a> &mdash; Be sure to check out the Carnival of Personal Finance, featuring some of the week&rsquo;s most interesting and informative articles on personal finance.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news">News &amp; Events Calendar</a> to see all the awesome upcoming events in the personal finance world!</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-activities-for-toddlers-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Activities for Toddlers on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-save-on-event-tickets?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Save on Event Tickets</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-smart-splurges-for-your-car?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Smart Splurges for Your Car</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-department-store-beauty-on-a-budget?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Department Store Beauty on a Budget</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-free-items-you-should-take-from-hotels?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Free Items You Should Take From Hotels</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-foodie-fun-on-a-budget?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Foodie Fun on a Budget</a></li> </ul></div></div> Lifestyle activities best money tips budget toddlers Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:11 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 909859 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/bigstock_Portrait_Of_A_Mature_Couple_Pl_6639402-1.jpg" alt="How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?" title="How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p><em>Editor's Note: Congratulations to </em><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget#comment-523462"><em>Katie</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget#comment-522942"><em>Earn Save Live</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget#comment-523011"><em>Jesse</em></a><em> for winning this week's contest!</em></p> <p>Having a budget is one of the key ways to keep your finances in check. Budgets help you create a clear picture of how to live within your means. It's important to evalute your budget from time to time to make adjustments as income sources change and expenses fluctuate. Some people evaluate their budgets on a weekly or monthly basis while others do a budget check up once a year.</p> <p><b>How often do you evaluate your budget?</b> Once a week? Once a month? Once a year? When was the last time you evaluated your budget?</p> <p>Tell us how often you evaluate your budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!</p> <h2>Win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon Gift Cards</h2> <p>We're doing three giveaways &mdash; one for random comments, one for random Facebook &quot;Likes&quot;, and another one for random tweets.</p> <h3>Mandatory Entry:&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Post your answer in the comments below&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>For extra entries (1 per action):</h3> <ul> <li>Go to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wise-Bread/26830741467?ref=ts">Facebook page</a>, &quot;Like&quot; us, and leave a comment on this article telling us you did, or</li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Tweet</a> your answer. You have to be a follower of our <a href="http://twitter.com/wisebread">@wisebread account</a>. Include both &quot;@wisebread&quot; and &quot;#WBAsk&quot; in your tweet so we'll see it and count it. Leave a link to your tweet (click the timestamp for the individual URL) in a separate comment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you're inspired to write a whole blog post OR you have a photo on flickr to share, please link to it in the comments or tweet it.</strong></p> <h4>Giveaway Rules:</h4> <ul> <li>Contest ends Monday, February 6th at 11:59 pm Pacific. Winners will be announced after February 6th on the original post. Winners will also be contacted via email.</li> <li>You can enter all three drawings &mdash; once by leaving a comment, once by liking our Facebook update, and once by tweeting.</li> <li>This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered, or associated with Facebook.</li> <li>You must be 18 and US resident to enter. Void where prohibited.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Good Luck!</strong></p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-how-often-do-you-evaluate-your-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Tell us how often you evaluate your budget and we&#039;ll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card! </div> </div> </div> <br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-whats-the-biggest-item-in-your-budget?wbref=readmore-1">Ask the Readers: What&#039;s the Biggest Item in Your Budget?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-do-you-honestly-follow-a-budget-chance-to-win-20?wbref=readmore-2">Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-what-is-your-new-years-resolution?wbref=readmore-3">Ask the Readers: What Is Your New Year&#039;s Resolution?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-what-about-money-dont-you-know-chance-to-win?wbref=readmore-4">Ask the Readers: What About Money DON&#039;T You Know? (Chance to Win!)</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ask-the-readers-are-you-optimistic-about-2011?wbref=readmore-5">Ask the Readers: Are You Optimistic About 2011?</a></li> </ul></div></div> Giveaways Ask the Readers budget Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:18 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 879764 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-reduce-your-food-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-reduce-your-food-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/2744842101_3e0c30cd49_z.jpg" alt="Reduce Your Food Budget" title="Reduce Your Food Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="166" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on reducing your food budget, saving on winter spending, and times when it's ok NOT to save money.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.mooladays.com/2011/11/25/easy-ways-to-reduce-your-food-budget/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mooladays+%28Mooladays+%7C+Ways+to+Make+Money+Online%29">Easy Ways to Reduce Your Food Budget</a> &mdash; Reduce your food budget by planning your meals in advance. [Moola Days]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/Save-Money-Winter-20612809">6 Tricks to Save on Winter Spending</a> &mdash; To save on winter spending, insulate your home. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://www.quizzle.com/blog/2011/11/3-times-in-life-when-its-okay-not-to-save-money/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+QuizzleWire+%28Quizzle+Wire+»+Personal+Finance+Blog%29">3 Times in Life When It's Okay NOT to Save Money</a> &mdash; It is ok to not save money when you are a college student. [Quizzle Wire]</p> <p><a href="http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2011/11/29/five-cool-free-holiday-gifts-for-your-spouse/">5 Cool, Free Holiday Gifts for Your Spouse</a> &mdash; This holiday season, write your spouse a love letter. [Five Cent Nickel]</p> <p><a href="http://www.moolanomy.com/5621/how-to-dispute-credit-report-errors-mmarquit01/">How to Dispute Credit Report Errors</a> &mdash; To dispute credit report errors, start by writing a letter to the credit bureau listing the inaccuracies. [Moolanomy]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://cashmoneylife.com/have-a-mostly-free-christmas/">Have a (Mostly) Free Christmas</a> &mdash; Have a mostly free Christmas by handmaking your gifts. [Cash Money Life]</p> <p><a href="http://www.blogstash.com/summer-jobs-for-college-students/">20 Summer Jobs for College Students</a> &mdash; If you are a college student, consider taking a job at a resort. [BlogStash.com]</p> <p><a href="http://financialhighway.com/avoid-debt-this-holiday-season/">Avoid Debt this Holiday Season</a> &mdash; Make sure you avoid debt this holiday season by looking for ways to earn more money. [Financial Highway]</p> <p><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2011/11/11-secrets-of-frugal-bloggers.html">11 Secrets of Frugal Bloggers</a> &mdash; Not all frugal bloggers take cold showers and make their own cleaning supplies. [Free Money Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/celebrating-your-christmas-baby-s-birthday">Celebrating Your Christmas Baby's Birthday</a> &mdash; When celebrating your Christmas baby's birthday, be sure to plan gifts ahead of time. [Parenting Squad]</p> <h2>News &amp; Events</h2> <p><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news/2011/10/credit-karma-ckchat-6">Credit Karma #CKchat</a> &mdash; Don't miss Credit Karma's weekly #CKchat at 12pm PST!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/top-100-most-popular-personal-finance-blogs/news">News &amp; Events Calendar</a> to see all the awesome upcoming events in the personal finance world!</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-reduce-your-food-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Reduce Your Food Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-going-green-this-holiday-season?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Going Green this Holiday Season</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-christmas-gift-ideas-under-100?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Christmas Gift Ideas Under $100</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-save-and-shop-smart?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Save and Shop Smart</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tips-for-eloping?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Tips for Eloping</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-steps-to-being-happy?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Steps to Being Happy</a></li> </ul></div></div> Food and Drink best money tips budget Food Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:44 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 804351 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-dont-let-your-baby-blow-your-grocery-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-dont-let-your-baby-blow-your-grocery-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/3734403461_7636a1246f_z-1.jpg" alt="Don&#039;t Let Your Baby Blow Your Grocery Budget" title="Don&#039;t Let Your Baby Blow Your Grocery Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on keeping your baby from blowing your grocery budget, credit card myths, and benefits of one car households.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.mint.com/blog/saving/dont-let-your-baby-blow-your-grocery-budget/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MyMint+%28Mint+Personal+Finance+Blog%29">Don't Let Your Baby Blow Your Grocery Budget</a> &mdash; Prevent your baby from blowing your grocery budget by skipping the purees. [MintLife Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/10-myths-about-your-credit-report-and-credit-score/">10 Myths About Your Credit Report and Credit Score</a> &mdash; When you get married, your credit score does not get merged with your spouses. [The Wisdom Journal]</p> <p><a href="http://www.mydollarplan.com/6-surprising-benefits-of-the-one-car-household/">6 Surprising Benefits of the One Car Households</a> &mdash; One of the benefits of having a one car household is that you get to spend more time with your family. [My Dollar Plan]</p> <p><a href="http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2011/08/7-ways-to-clutter-proof-your-life/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GetOrganizedWizard+%28Get+Organized+Wizard%29">7 Ways To Clutter-Proof Your Life</a> &mdash; Clutter-proof your life by having a ready for donation basket. [Get Organized Wizard]</p> <p><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/08/30/get-the-most-mileage-from-frequent-flier-rewards/">Get the Most Mileage from Frequent Flier Rewards</a> &mdash; Get the most out of your frequent flier rewards by booking early. [Get Rich Slowly]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/the-home-from-school-paper-rush-6-organizational-tips-for-families-of-primary-students">6 Organizational Tips For Families Of Primary Students</a> &mdash; Do you have children in the primary grades? Keep things organized by getting everything ready the night before. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://getcurrency.com/technology-toys/4-cool-fans-to-get-you-through-the-heat">4 Cool Fans to Get You Through the Heat</a> &mdash; Beat the heat by using a bladeless fan. [Currency]</p> <p><a href="http://savingmoneytoday.net/2011/saving-money-on-vacation/">Saving Money on Vacation</a> &mdash; Save money on your vacation by eating in. [Saving Money Today]</p> <p><a href="http://www.walletblog.com/2011/08/mistakes-to-avoid-when-purchasing-a-house/">Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a House</a> &mdash; Don't make the mistake of having your heart set on a particular house when you are looking at purchasing a home. [Wallet Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/2011/08/ways-you-can-grow-your-business/">Ways You Can Grow Your Business</a> &mdash; Grow your business by hiring a professional to design and create your website. [Green Panda Treehouse]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-dont-let-your-baby-blow-your-grocery-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Don&#039;t Let Your Baby Blow Your Grocery Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/taxonomy/term/"> articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-pay-for-college-without-going-into-debt?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Pay For College Without Going Into Debt</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-families-can-save-money?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Ways Families Can Save Money</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-money-in-college?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money in College</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-save-money-on-baby-expenses?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Save Money on Baby Expenses</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-tips-to-exercise-at-home?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Tips to Exercise at Home</a></li> </ul></div></div> Food and Drink baby best money tips budget grocery Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:00:13 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 688155 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-wedding-makeup-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-wedding-makeup-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/422701653_f484bc867e_z_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="168" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on how to do your wedding makeup on a budget, ways you're getting ripped off, and Father's Day gift ideas under $100.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.moneycrashers.com/do-wedding-makeup-tips-ideas-budget/">How to Do Wedding Makeup on a Budget - 10 Tips &amp; Ideas</a> &mdash; Save money on your wedding makeup by having a makeup party. [Money Crashers]</p> <p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2011/05/12/twenty-rip-offs-2011.html">Twenty Ways You're Getting Ripped Off</a> &mdash; If you buy travel sized products, you are getting ripped off. [Forbes]</p> <p><a href="http://www.doughroller.net/smart-spending/fathers-day-gift-ideas-under-100/">20 Great Father's Day Gift Ideas Under $100</a> &mdash; This Father's Day, consider getting your dad sports tickets. [Dough Roller]</p> <p><a href="http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2011/05/13/money-lessons-for-new-grads/?">Money Lessons for New Grads</a> &mdash; If you are a new grad, be sure to try to keep your housing costs down. [Matt About Money]</p> <p><a href="http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/autos/how-to-cash-in-on-rising-usedcar-prices-1304985313634/">How to Cash In on Rising Used-Car Prices</a> &mdash; Take advantage of rising used car prices by trading your old car in for a new car. [SmartMoney]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/17-tips-for-garage-sale-safety">17 Tips For Garage Sale Safety</a> &mdash; Stay safe when having a garage sale by greeting everyone who walks up. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2011/05/06/minimize-fear/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife+%28The+PositivityBlog+-+Put+some+personal+development+and+positivity+into+your+life%29">5 Practical Steps to Help You Minimize Fear and Open Up Your Life Today</a> &mdash; Minimize your fear by taking a small step forward. [The Positivity Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://getcurrency.com/dining-travel/smart-shopping-at-the-farmers-market">Smart Shopping at the Farmers' Market</a> -- Be a smart shopper at the farmer's market by not sticking to a strict list. [Currency]</p> <p><a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/05/15/111-lessons-life-taught-us/">111 Lessons Life Taught Us</a> &mdash; Don't forget that people who are meant to be together will find their way back to each other. [Marc and Angel Hack Life]</p> <p><a href="http://www.credit.com/blog/2011/05/5-ways-to-get-paid-for-spring-cleaning/">5 Ways to Get Paid for Spring Cleaning</a> &mdash; Get paid to spring clean by auctioning off your unwanted stuff on sites like eBay. [Credit.com News &amp; Advice]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-wedding-makeup-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Wedding Makeup on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/frugal-living/health-and-beauty">Health and Beauty articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-make-your-resume-rock?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Your Resume Rock</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-surviving-daylight-savings-time?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Surviving Daylight Savings Time</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-alternatives-to-classic-wedding-registries?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Classic Wedding Registries</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-plan-a-cheap-summer-birthday-party?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Plan a Cheap Summer Birthday Party</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-slash-your-wedding-budget?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Slash Your Wedding Budget</a></li> </ul></div></div> Health and Beauty best money tips budget makeup wedding Tue, 17 May 2011 09:48:12 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 544256 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-build-a-better-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static2.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-build-a-better-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static1.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/2750890246_c4eb32e3e7_z-1.jpg" alt="Build a Better Budget" title="Build a Better Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="140" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on building a better budget, negotiating with your landlord on renovations, and easy steps to becoming a millionaire.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/05/02/how-to-build-a-better-budget/">How to Build a Better Budget</a> &mdash; Make a better budget by not worrying about perfection and keeping it simple. [Get Rich Slowly]</p> <p><a href="http://getcurrency.com/design-home/10-ways-to-negotiate-with-your-landlord-on-renovations">10 Ways to Negotiate with Your Landlord on Renovations</a> &mdash; Convince your landlord to take care of renovations by letting him or her know that the cost of renovations will only increase if they aren't taken care of immediately. [Currency]</p> <p><a href="http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0411/5-Easy-Steps-To-Becoming-A-Millionaire.aspx">5 Easy Steps To Becoming A Millionaire</a> &mdash; If you want to become a millionaire, make sure you only marry once! [Investopedia]</p> <p><a href="http://www.theamateurfinancier.com/blog/combining-finances-couple/">Combining Finances as a Couple</a> &mdash; Are you thinking about combining finances with your significant other? Make sure you are completely open and honest about your finances with your partner. [The Amateur Financier]</p> <p><a href="http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/2011/04/cheap-cool-activities/">Cheap Cool Activities</a> &mdash; Have a cheap, fun night by hosting a backyard night at your place. [Green Panda Treehouse]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/10-household-items-to-help-with-sensory-integration">10 Household Items to Help with Sensory Integration</a> &mdash; If your child needs help with sensory integration, try using shaving cream to help with touch. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/How-Happy-Work-8284365">7 Ways to Brighten Your May</a> &mdash; Make your May a little brighter by journaling. [SavvySugar]</p> <p><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/how-to-improve-your-credit-buy-a-house/">How to Improve Your Credit &amp; Buy a House</a> &mdash; Improve your credit so you can buy a house by avoiding applying for new credit. [Money Smart Life]</p> <p><a href="http://moneyning.com/money-management/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-your-finances-in-order/">5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get Your Finances in Order</a> &mdash; Motivate yourself to get your finances in order by visualizing your success. [Money Ning]</p> <p><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2011/04/how-to-save-your-energy-for-things-that.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DumbLittleMan+%28Dumb+Little+Man+-+tips+for+life%29">How to Save Your Energy for Things That Matter</a> &mdash; Save your energy for things that matter by learning to quiet your mind. [Dumb Little Man]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-build-a-better-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Build a Better Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/frugal-living/budgeting">Budgeting articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-choosing-the-right-credit-card?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Choosing the Right Credit Card</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-dress-your-kids-for-less?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Dress Your Kids For Less</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-money-in-college?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money in College</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-entertain-houseguests-on-a-budget?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Entertain Houseguests on a Budget</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-personal-finance-tips-for-recent-grads?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Personal Finance Tips for Recent Grads</a></li> </ul></div></div> Budgeting best money tips budget Tue, 03 May 2011 09:48:10 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 535701 at http://www.wisebread.com http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-eating-well-on-a-budget <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-blog-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://static1.killeraces.com/best-money-tips-eating-well-on-a-budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w imagecache-linked imagecache-250w_linked"><img src="http://static2.killeraces.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/250w/blog-images/3110488970_467faed4c5_z-1.jpg" alt="Eating Well on a Budget" title="Eating Well on a Budget" class="imagecache imagecache-250w" width="250" height="141" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Welcome to Wise Bread's <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/best-money-tips">Best Money Tips</a> Roundup! Today we found some great articles on eating well on a budget, tips to improve your personal finances, and tips for changing your spending habits.</p> <h2>Top 5 Articles</h2> <p><a href="http://genxfinance.com/how-to-keep-eating-well-on-a-budget/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-keep-eating-well-on-a-budget">How To Keep Eating Well On a Budget</a> &mdash; Eat well when you are on a budget by cooking enough food to last a few days. [Gen X Finance]</p> <p><a href="http://queercents.com/2011/04/20/top-five-tips-improve-personal-finances/">Top five tips to improve your personal finances</a> &mdash; Improve your personal finances by selling what you don't need. [Queercents]</p> <p><a href="http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2011/04/20/6-quick-tips-for-changing-your-spending-habits/">6 Quick Tips for Changing Your Spending Habits</a> &mdash; If you want to change your spending habits, track what you spend. [Think Your Way to Wealth]</p> <p><a href="http://www.changeyourlifehacks.com/2011/04/what-is-the-best-way-to-cure-a-cold/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ChangeYourLifeHacks+%28Change+Your+Life+Hacks%29">What is the best way to cure a cold?</a> &mdash; One of the best ways to cure a cold is to drink lots of liquids! [Change Your Life Hacks]</p> <p><a href="http://www.wakeupcloud.com/bruce-lee-successful-life/">Bruce Lee's Top 20 Tips for Living a Successful Life</a> &mdash; Live a successful life by managing your time. [Wake Up Cloud]</p> <h2>Other Essential Reading</h2> <p><a href="http://parentingsquad.com/50-candy-free-ideas-for-easter-baskets"> 50 Candy-Free Ideas For Easter Baskets</a> &mdash; This Easter instead of putting candy in your kid's Easter baskets, try using bubbles or stuffed animals instead. [Parenting Squad]</p> <p><a href="http://canadianfinanceblog.com/how-to-get-out-of-debt-when-you-can’t-manage-your-money/">How to Get Out of Debt When You Can't Manage Your Money</a> &mdash; If you aren't very good at managing your money, get out of debt by paying off your high interest loans first. [Canadian Finance Blog]</p> <p><a href="http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2011/04/the-perfect-house/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FiscalFizzle+%28Fiscal+Fizzle%29">72 Questions to Find the Perfect House</a> &mdash; When looking for the perfect house, be sure to ask yourself how much money you want to spend on home improvements. [Fiscal Fizzle]</p> <p><a href="http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2011/04/two-great-credit-card-tips-from-a-reader/">Two Great Credit Card Tips From a Reader</a> &mdash; Before you travel overseas, be sure to call your credit card company to let them know. [Budgets are Sexy]</p> <p><a href="http://zenhabits.net/fit-travel/">A Simple Fitness Plan for Travelers</a> &mdash; If you are traveling, be sure to eat in moderation. [zen habits]</p> <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-eating-well-on-a-budget" class="sharethis-link" title="Best Money Tips: Eating Well on a Budget" rel="nofollow">ShareThis</a><br /><div id="custom_wisebread_footer"><div id="rss_tagline">Written by <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/ashley-jacobs">Ashley Jacobs</a> and published on <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wise Bread</a>. Read more <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/topic/frugal-living/food-and-drink">Food and Drink articles from Wise Bread</a>.</div><div class="item-list"><ul><li class="first"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-have-fun-for-free?wbref=readmore-1">Best Money Tips: Have Fun for Free</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-cheap-and-fun-ideas-for-easter?wbref=readmore-2">Best Money Tips: Cheap and Fun Ideas for Easter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-how-to-go-without-cell-phones?wbref=readmore-3">Best Money Tips: How To Go Without Cell Phones</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-staying-cool-without-burning-up-your-wallet?wbref=readmore-4">Best Money Tips: Staying Cool Without Burning Up Your Wallet</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/best-money-tips-ways-to-save-on-airfare?wbref=readmore-5">Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Airfare</a></li> </ul></div></div> Food and Drink best money tips budget eating Food Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:00:22 +0000 Ashley Jacobs 529345 at http://www.wisebread.com