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5 fun, financial, fiction reads to curl up with on National Read a Book Day
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Whether you’re curling up on the couch or killing time on your commute, reading is a fun (and frugal!) way to spend some time alone with your mind. As a self-proclaimed bookworm, you’ll find a color-coded bookcase proudly displayed in my living room and a nightstand stacked with pretty paperbacks.
20 hotel deals inspired by #TravelTuesday
The unofficial, end-of-summer weekend may be over, but your fall is just starting to heat up. After getting settled back in the office or classroom, start planning your next getaway (girls trip anyone?).
We’ve rounded up 20 hotel deals in top U.S. destinations for you to consider this shoulder season, perfect for some #TravelTuesday inspo.
Hawaii
5 ways to save on airfare
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The ultimate crash course in college budgeting
You don’t have to be a math major to budget like a boss. It takes a little bit of organization, self-control and discipline, but budgeting is totally necessary if you want to graduate without any more debt than those student loans you’re already saddled with.
Here’s your crash course in budgeting to keep your finances from flunking out this semester.
1. Use the 50/30/20 method as your guideline.
This is the perfect budgeting method if you don’t want to budget every single expense down to the penny.
Here’s how it works:
National Dog Day with Bark
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The value of female CEOs compared to male CEOs might surprise you
As coveted as the top spot might be, not every CEO sticks around forever. And women are no exception.
The number of female CEOs stepping down from their positions of power seriously sped up in summer 2017: Marissa Mayer from Yahoo, Sheri McCoy from Avon and Irene Rosenfeld from Mondelez International Inc. The glass ceiling is slowly shattering, but keeping it shattered is proving to be no easy feat.
Organic food will be more affordable at Whole Foods thanks to Amazon
Whole Foods Market’s unhealthy nickname, “Whole Paycheck,” might be a thing of the past. The organic grocer is slated to slash prices Monday, after its acquired by e-commerce giant Amazon.
Better start penning that thank you note to Jeff Bezos.
In a press release, Amazon stated that on Aug. 28, it will begin lowering Whole Foods’ prices on organic, staple items, including bananas, avocados, large brown eggs, salmon, tilapia and baby kale.
“We’re determined to make healthy and organic food affordable for everyone. Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality—we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards,” said Jeff Wilke, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer.
Top 5 most valuable majors for cashing in on college
For some fired-up freshmen, choosing a college major is as easy as picking a pretty, new planner.
But for others, the daunting task of choosing what they want a degree in is a frightening financial purchase: There’s no money-back guarantee that comes with a diploma; no promise that the degree you’re working toward will pay off. So how much is that pricey piece of paper you’re working toward actually worth?
Turns out, it’s largely dependent on your major. A new report from The Cashlorette analyzed median incomes and unemployment rates for U.S. adults with only a bachelor’s degree across 173 different majors, ranking the most valuable ones in today’s marketplace. The report reveals that if you really want to cash in on your college experience, you better have a knack for math.
After crunching the numbers, The Cashlorette’s report found that the top five most valuable college majors this year are (drumroll please):
26 best back-to-school sales from Target, Best Buy, Apple and more
Nothing screams back-to-school season quite like a stack of fresh spiral notebooks, sharpened No. 2 pencils and a sparkly pencil pouch, am I right?
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for your little ones, back-to-school season can be a serious burden on your budget. But stores are offering some deep discounts, and now is the time to stock up for the entire semester! Nothing kills a study session faster than running out of index cards and pink Post-its.
Check out the sales below, but remember, exclusions may apply! Read the fine print before you buy. Unless otherwise noted, promotions are valid for a limited time.
Palm Beach Frugal City Guide: 4 fave spots under $10
When you think of Palm Beach, Florida, you might envision Lilly Pulitzer shift dresses, pricey Piña Coladas and the U.S. President’s palace plopped among the palm trees.
But there’s much more to this beachside city than that, and it’s actually the perfect Florida getaway, sans the Disney World crowds. Want to take one more shot at fun in the summer sun? Slather on that sunblock: Here’s your ultimate frugal city guide to the Palm Beach area.
Ocean Reef Park: $0
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I’m a big fan of free public beaches, but the ones in NYC make me want to run home and bathe before even dipping my toes in. Gross.
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