Best Money Tips: Slash Prom Costs

Advertiser Disclosure ▾

Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links from which we receive a compensation (like Amazon for example). But they do not affect the opinions and recommendations of the authors.

Wise Bread is an independent, award-winning consumer publication established in 2006. Our finance columns have been reprinted on MSN, Yahoo Finance, US News, Business Insider, Money Magazine, and Time Magazine.

Like many news outlets our publication is supported by ad revenue from companies whose products appear on our site. This revenue may affect the location and order in which products appear. But revenue considerations do not impact the objectivity of our content. While our team has dedicated thousands of hours to research, we aren't able to cover every product in the marketplace.

For example, Wise Bread has partnerships with brands including, but not limited to, American Express, Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Discover, and Amazon.

Click here for more info >>

Wise Bread Picks

• Travel Rewards Credit Cards
• Cash Back Credit Cards
• 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on slashing prom costs, trimming your entertainment budget, and cheap foods that may build a better brain.

Top 5 Articles

31 ways to slash prom costs — Save money on prom this year by skipping the limo and borrowing a car instead. [MSN Money]

Easy Tips for Saving on Entertainment Expenses — Consider memberships and annual passes to save money on the places you frequent the most. [About.com]

4 Cheap Foods That May Build a Better Brain — Berries are cheap and may help you build a better brain. [Money Talks News]

Ten Commandments for Home Buyers — If you are buying a home, make sure you know your credit standing. [Credit Sesame]

How to Make Costly Weekend Activities More Affordable — Save money on going to the movie theater by opting to see a movie in the park instead. [Bargaineering]

Other Essential Reading

5 Recurring Expenses to Reduce in Retirement — When you retire, make sure you reduce your transportation expenses. [U.S. News & World Report]

6 Most Promising Careers For New Grads — With a projected growth rate of 20%-28%, the career of a financial analyst has great promise for new grads. [SavvySugar]

10 Best Values in Used Cars, 2012 — The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT is one of the best values in used cars for 2012. [Kiplinger]

How to Stay Sun Safe — To stay safe in the sun, wear protective clothing. [Parenting Squad]

The Butterfly Effect — Saving money or changing your spending habits can have a far-reaching impact on your finances. [Free Money Finance]

News & Events

Carnival of Personal Finance #361: Hosted by One Cent At A Time — Don't miss the Carnival of Personal Finance, featuring the week’s most interesting and informative blogger-written articles about personal finance.

Be sure to check out our News & Events Calendar to see all the awesome upcoming events in the personal finance world!