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Best Money Tips Roundup: The Frugal Education Edition

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on keeping your education productive and frugal.

Ambitious People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?

It's the self-starters and go-getters among us who always seem to stay neck-and-neck with their dreams rather than chasing them from behind. What gives them a leg-up is their ambition. And while ambition can't be bought, there are material tools available to help us develop our initiative and drive. (See also: Get It Done: How to Measure Your Goals)

Here's our list of 10 things ambitious people have at the ready to keep them on task and focused.

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7 Tricks to Get More Out of Your Slow Cooker

A slow cookers is one of the best tools for making delicious, easy meals (which can conveniently be ready right when you get home from work). Make your slow cooker recipes even more awesome with these seven tricks. (See also: 35 Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy (or Lazy) Vegetarians)

1. Sear and Brown Meats

A common criticism of slow-cooking methods is that meats end up gray and tasteless, although my personal opinion is that this is usually due to a faulty recipe, not to the method itself. You can also boost the flavor of your slow cooked meats by searing or browning them before placing them into the slow cooker.

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9 Good Reasons to Choose a Credit Union Instead of a Bank

I am huge believer in credit unions.

When I first arrived to the U.S., I only had my savings and my dreams of completing a MBA degree. As an immigrant I didn't have a credit history or a U.S. bank account. This meant that many big names in banking were hesitant to give me a chance. This made qualifying for a credit card or becoming eligible for a car loan very challenging. Thanks to a local credit union, I was not only able to achieve these milestones, but also build my credit history and become financially independent. (See also: How to Switch Banks)

Here are the 10 good reasons to choose a credit union instead of a bank.

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Castles, Ranches, and Other Weird, Affordable Hotel Alternatives

When you hear the phrase "travel accommodation," do you automatically think of hotels? They're the safe, default option for many travelers. But forgoing hotels doesn't have to mean giving up cleanliness and basic amenities. And alternative travel accommodation is not just about hostels and vacation rentals.

If you're ready for something truly different, try the following lodging options on your next trip.

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The 5 Best Smartwatches

Smartwatches are quickly developing into one of the top new trends of smart gadgets to hit the tech world. Designed to work with the current smartphones, smartwatches allow you to see any incoming call, text, or email received on your phone right on the watch, and that’s just one of their many possible functions. Although the smartwatch market is still quite young, Wise Bread is here to give you the 411 on which ones you should consider getting now with our top 5 list.

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The One Word You Need to Get Rid of for a Better Life

Do you want to start living a better life today? I mean, right this very moment?

Then stop saying "should." That's it.

Don't just stop saying it out loud, but stop repeating it in your thoughts, too. Don't tell yourself what you should be doing instead of what you're actually doing or what you should have done in the past. (See also: How Doing Less Helps You Get More Done)

If you do this, your life will improve faster than you'd have thought possible.

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Best Money Tips: The Insurance Edition

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on insurance.

This Is How You Grill Pizza at Home

Now that summer is in full swing, you might be getting bored of standard hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill. Spice up your next party by trying something new and different — grilled pizza! I live near an old Italian restaurant that has built its reputation on its flavorful grilled pies. After eating many myself, I have spent years replicating them at home. (Related: This Is How You Make Restaurant Quality Pizza at Home)

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?

It's the height of summer! Many people take advantage of the school break (not to mention the Independence Day holiday) to do some traveling before the academic year begins again. It's also a great time to escape from (or to!) the heat. However, getting away at the peak of vacation season can be quite expensive if you just pack and go.

How do you save on summer travel? What apps or websites do you use to help keep travel costs low? What are your favorite budget summer destinations?

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