Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some terrific articles about living on $1,000 a month, getting your time allocation to match your priorities, and tips to help introverts thrive.
How to Live On $1,000 a Month — The online game Spent challenges you to live on $1000 a month after you have lost your job and house. This is hard to do whether in a game or in real life, but it isn't impossible. [Money Smart Guides]
Does Your Time Allocation Match Your Priorities? — Track how much time you spend on your priorities. If you don't think it's enough time, eliminate non-essential things to make time for the more important things. [Life Optimizer]
6 Tips to Help Introverts Thrive — Create a sanctuary where you can retreat and recharge. Ideally, it'll have a door that you can close. [Think Simple Now]
4 Surprising Things That Cause a Hard Inquiry — A hard inquiry can make your FICO Score drop by a few points. If you don't want this to happen, make sure you avoid the unexpected triggers, such as paying for a rental car with a debit card. [myFICO]
5 Toxic Habits to Drop in 2015 — If you have an unhealthy addiction (sugar, shopping, smoking, reality TV?), pick one to eliminate next year. [PopSugar Smart Living]
Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs — Successful entrepreneurs are always open to learning about new technology, methods of operation, and industry trends. [Thousandaire]
5 Student Loan Myths That Are Costing You Money — You don't have to go with the standard repayment plan. Depending on your financial situation, you may be better off with an income-driven repayment plan. [My Bank Tracker]
14 DIY Decor Ideas for the Holiday Season — Sock snowmen are cute and easy to make. All you need are old socks, rubber bands, fabric scraps and buttons, and rice or other filling material. [Smarty Cents]
6 Tips on Keeping a Family Journal — Keep notes of the things you want to add to your journal; you'll have an easier time remembering it all when you sit down to write. [Parenting Squad]
How to Get Paid on Time and Increase Cash Flow as a Solopreneur — If you're a freelancer, you may find that billing more often — bi-monthly or even once a week — can help you maximize cash flow. [Careful Cents]
Disclaimer: The links and mentions on this site may be affiliate links. But they do not affect the actual opinions and recommendations of the authors.
Wise Bread is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.