Best Money Tips: How to Enjoy Unemployment

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! Today, we share ways to enjoy the silver lining on unemployment, tips to help you spot counterfeit products, and free web services to spice up your holidays!

Top 5 Articles

10 Tips for Putting the "Fun" in Funemployment — It sucks to lose your job, but hey — now you have more time to work on house projects, volunteer, or explore a new hobby. (But do keep looking for work in the meantime.) Quizzle Wire

How to Spot 10 Counterfeit Products — If you're on the prowl for an authentic NFL jersey, be sure to check for the following: spandex along the ribs, and a tag that says the jersey is made in South Korea, El Salvador, or Senegal. FreeShipping.org

5 Free Holiday Web Services — A digital scrapbook makes a great gift to send to family members who can't make it to the holiday festivities. Plus: it's free! My Dollar Plan

Tips for Staying Safe While Shopping on Black Friday — If you're shopping on Black Friday, it is important that you be alert to the people and things around you and that you be careful when carrying your purse, wallet, and/or purchases. ValueWalk

10 Online-Shopping Traps That Catch Even Smart Shoppers — Don't bill directly to your smart phone. Use a credit card instead for more security. Kiplinger

Other Essential Reading

6 Questions to Ask Before You Sign Your First Lease — Stairs are great if you like the exercise, but too many floors can troublesome if you have groceries, a bike, or guests who may be inconvenienced. Ask if there's an elevator in your building. Cash Money Life via Currency

6 Factors to Consider as You Plan for Retirement — Look into your options for long-term living arrangements in case there comes a time when you need some help taking care of your day-to-day needs. Moolanomy

20 Ways To Earn $10,000 Per Month — If you know a product really well, or if you know how to do something really well, consider charging for your expertise in the form of workshops or training sessions. Freestyle Mind

4 Reasons to Avoid Store Credit Cards — Many store credit cards offer incentives to convince you to spend more. Sometimes, that's more than you can afford. Bargain Babe

How Not To Communicate About Money In Your Marriage — Communication is key! If you don't talk about how bills should be paid, eventually, someone might trip. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds

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