Best Money Tips: You're Paying Too Much for These 10 Things

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on things you’re paying too much for, store-bought snacks that are better homemade, and genius pool hacks you’ll want to use all summer long.

Top 5 Articles

You Probably Pay Too Much for These 10 Things — Do some research before you buy an app. You can probably find a free app similar to the one you want. [Money Talks News]

11 Store-Bought Snacks Made Better at Home — These homemade versions of Goldfish crackers, Oreos, and Doritos are all tastier and healthier for you. [Cheapism]

8 Genius Pool Hacks You'll Want to Use All Summer Long — Mix lemonade Kool-Aid into your shampoo, lather, and rinse to remove chlorine buildup from your hair. [PopSugar Smart Living]

5 Common Mistakes People Make Spending Their Time — Time is your most valuable asset. Protect your time against people who want to steal it by making you do things you don't want to. [Time Management Ninja]

Five Oneworld hacks to upgrade your travel experience — Learn how to make the most of the recent changes to American Airlines' frequent flyer program. [The Monitor]

Other Essential Reading

4 Questions to Ask Before You Apply for a Personal Loan — Before you sign for a loan, ask these questions to make sure this is the right solution for your situation. [The Frugal Toad]

How to Save Money When Eating Out with Kids — If you have picky eaters or kids with big appetites, consider taking the family to a restaurant with a buffet. [Northern Cheapskate]

How to Minimize or Eliminate Many Repeated Household Buys — Instead of using paper plates for large parties or outdoor gatherings, buy a large bundle of plastic ones that you can clean in the dishwasher and reuse over and over again. [The Simple Dollar]

6 Savings Hacks Gone Bad — When your flight is delayed or canceled, you may be tempted to sleep at the airport to save some money...but know that you'll likely wake up aching and still tired from the lack of restful sleep. [Everything Finance]

How to Unlock Your Creative Mind: 5 Easy Steps — Connect with your body. Be aware of the sensations and feelings within you that result from your own thoughts. [Dumb Little Man]

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