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This One Easy Strategy Will Lead to Better Decisions
Decisions… decisions… decisions. Every day, we are given the opportunity to make choices, from what to eat for breakfast to whether or not to accept a job offer. Yet sometimes making a decision feels more like a burden than a gift. Do you struggle with decision-making?
If so, the "try-on-the-alternatives" strategy might help. At its most basic level, this technique involves pretending you've chosen Option A, and then observing how you feel. Are you calm? Anxious? Proud? Energized? Or maybe sad? Do the same with Option B and even Options C and D if they're in the mix. Your gut reaction may send a strong signal about which option is best for you.
Ask the Readers: Will You Shop Back-to-School Sales?
'Tis the season! Families are combing store ads to equip the kids with affordable back-to-school gear — and they're not the only ones! You don't need to be a student (or shopping for one) to take advantage of the great deals on school supplies, electronics, and dorm ware.
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The 6 Stages of Dealing With Financial Disaster
Sometimes, no matter how frugal and prudent we are, financial disaster hits and turns our lives upside down. Maybe it's an unexpected health issue that we're not insured for, a whopping and unavoidable housing expense, or a job loss that leads to a long stretch of unemployment. It happens — and if it hasn't happened to you, you probably know someone who's been down that rocky road. (See also: Are Your Finances Fragile?)
Whatever the cause, it seems people have similar reactions to financial disaster and similar phases of recovery. Here are six common stages we go through as we grieve our loss and work to rebuild our financial lives.
4 Workout Recovery Essentials for a Healthier Body
We focus intently on our workouts. We spend much time finding new ways to challenge our bodies and burst through plateaus. We sink money into races and events aimed at showcasing our progress and athletic prowess.
But one aspect of exercise often slips through the cracks and that is: recovery. And it's essential for keeping our muscles, bones, and minds healthy. (Related: 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Exercise Injury)
The good news? Most of these post-workout recovery tools and methods are low cost. They can also keep injuries at bay, helping to save on doctor bills.
The 5 Best Carry-On Luggage
Checking in your baggage can make the tedious task of flying even more difficult by forcing you to go through an extra line. For those that travel frequently, a sturdy carry-on bag that can carry a lot, but doesn't need to be checked is a worthy investment that will save you time and energy. To help you pick the perfect luggage, Wise Bread presents its list of the top five carry-ons.
7 Ways to Appreciate Life's Everyday Moments
It's easy to let "busy-ness" keep us from the sweetness in our lives. Learn how to slow the pace and capture the moments that really matter.
It's rare to find someone complaining that they have too much time on their hands and don't have enough to do. Instead, we are all overcommitted, overscheduled, and overworked. In fact, according to the Amex EveryDay Study, 88% of moms set unrealistic expectations for themselves.
Consequently, we don't think we have the time to sit back and appreciate life's EveryDay Moments.
But, the reality is, we do have the time. All of us have the same amount of time everyday and some people are just better at using time to appreciate life than others. So what are the secrets? Here are seven ways to use your time to appreciate life's EveryDay Moments.
The World's 11 Craziest Frugal Hotels
I love a good hotel as much as the next guy. Unfortunately, many of those "good" hotels cost a pretty penny (or a lot of points) to stay at for just a night. But, luckily for all of us, it's a bright, big world out there, full of chic, hip hotels that won't break the bank! So, let's take a look at 11 budget hotels around the world (that are pretty cool, too)! (See also: How to Stay in a 5-Star Hotel for Less Than the Cost of a Motel)
1. Karostas Cietums, Latvia
Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save Money in August
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on ways for families to save in August, items you should buy generic, and avoiding lifestyle inflation.
Top 5 Articles
5 Ways for Families to Save Money in August — Families can save money this month by scoring with early Labor Day sales. [Parenting Squad]
12 Items You Should buy Generic (and 4 You Shouldn't) — Definitely buy generic cleaning products, but don't buy generic household paints. [Money Talks News]
This Is What That Ticket You Got Will Do to Your Car Insurance Rate
There are two types of drivers in America: those who've received a ticket; and those who haven't.
In the past five years, 25% of drivers have received traffic tickets. That's one in four. Of course, tickets can range from the minor (such as driving with a broken headlight), to the very serious (a DUI). Tickets carry penalties, including fines and point violations, and if you hit 12 points your license is taken away. Typically, you'll automatically get 12 points for a DUI. However, the biggest hit your wallet takes will not come from fines and fees, but from the insurance rate hikes that accompany tickets. Here are five of the biggest insurance rate increases you'll get from traffic tickets.
Here's How Simply Investing in Companies You Love Can Make You Rich
Putting money in the stock market can seem scary and overwhelming, but there's an approach to making money that even the newest investor can understand. It's also a philosophy followed by some of the most wealthy market gurus.
When it comes to choosing individual stocks, top investors including Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch advise people to invest in what they know and like.
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