Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Value From a Quick Getaway

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on tips to get the most value out of your quick getaways, how to make exercise a habit, and hobbies that won’t break the bank.

Top 5 Articles

5 Tips For Getting Maximum Value Out Of Your Quick Getaways — Don't waste more time in transit than absolutely necessary. Research how you'll get around and book rentals in advance so you have more time to do what you're there for. [Dumb Little Man]

6 Easy Tips To Make Exercise A Habit — Track your progress! It's a great motivator and a good way to figure out what you need to focus on. [Change Your Thoughts]

7 Hobbies That Won’t Break the Bank — It doesn't cost a lot to explore nature. Go camping with friends and spend some quality time outdoors. [Everybody Loves Your Money]

8 Reasons You Should Travel Europe by Train — When you travel by train, you get to stop in many different countries and cities. [PopSugar Smart Living]

10 Ways to Save on Gifts — Don't buy fancy ribbons and bows to decorate your gifts. These extras will get tossed anyway. [Adventures in Frugal Land]

Other Essential Reading

3 Awkward Money Moments with Friends (And How to Handle Them) — Make sure your own finances are in order before you help out a friend who may or may not pay you back. [Money Strands]

How to Significantly Lower the Cost of Travel in Your 20s — If you're a student, consider studying abroad to lower travel costs and earn college credits at the same time. [Everything Finance]

How to Ace Your Next Phone or Skype Interview — Speaking clearly and enunciating are especially important for a phone or video interview. [The Art of Manliness]

One Surprisingly Simple Rule that Will Make Your Goals Happen Faster — Effective daily rituals will reinforce what you want to achieve. [Marc & Angel Hack Life]

8 Ways To Deal With Small Home Office Space — Don't use valuable desk space to store extra office supplies. Stash them away in a cabinet or closet. [Get Organized Wizard]