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7 Ways to Eat More Slowly — and Lose More Weight
Several years ago, my father's best friend started bringing his own silverware to dinner at our house and requesting salad plates to eat off of. Despite the ribbing he endured from my father and their other friends, Arnold remained steadfast in the importance of his new habits.
That's because he had discovered an important secret in being a healthy eater: small utensils. Several studies have shown that our minds tend to misjudge the quantity of food set in front of us based upon the size of the plate we're using. The same amount of food looks scanty on a large plate and overly generous on a small one.
The One Tool That Assures You Never Pay Too Much for Groceries
Couponing, price-matching, and clearance browsing are all valid ways to save big money on the food and supplies you need each week. Many books are written on these tactics, but there is one, less-exciting method that is often overlooked. (See also: Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy)
What is it? A humble price book.
6 Harmful Money Beliefs That Are Keeping You Poor
All action begins with thought. Even in our financial lives, how we think about money, the biases we hold about ourselves and money, and the money messages we receive from others influence our financial reality. (See also: 5 Stupid Things My Parents Taught Me About Money)
If you're working to build a brighter financial future, don't let these six common money beliefs sabotage your success.
This Is Why You Settle (and How to Stop)
Brand new research suggest even rats regret settling for second best.
And while I'd be the first to agree that perhaps those researchers have too much time on their hands, it does raise an interesting point.
Why do we continue to settle when we know we're going to regret it later?
After all, we're all familiar with that icky sensation we get when we resign ourselves to taking less. We know that "THIS" isn't what we really want — we wanted "THAT" — but some unseen force convinced us that settling would be the better option, and we'd be just as satisfied with Plan B.
Except that it isn't, and we aren't.
And truth be told, we knew it going in.
The Best New Travel Rewards Cards on the Block: Barclaycard Arrival World / Plus World Elite MasterCard
Sometimes, you really need a good travel credit card. One that's on your side. One that has your back. The Barclaycard Arrival™ World MasterCard® and Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® are both great credit cards for a number of reasons. Let's dig in and see if they're right for you and your family!
Best Money Tips: Become A Millionaire By Age 30
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on becoming a millionaire by age 30, being frugal when your significant other isn't, and the best and worst places to make a living.
Top 5 Articles
10 Ways To Become A Millionaire By Age 30 — To become a millionaire by age 30, plan to invest and shed your unproductive debt. [Lifehack]
How to Minimize Cell Phone Charges When You Travel Abroad
You can use your cell phone as usual when you travel abroad, but cellular providers charge outrageous fees for this service — and you can expect to find a huge phone bill in the mail when you get home. Instead, here aere are some economical ways for you to stay connected with your loved ones at home while traveling abroad. (See also: Fantastic Phone Services for People on the Go)
Know Your Roaming Fees
The simplest way to minimize your phone charges is to keep track of them. For a short trip, this is a great solution that doesn't require much time or effort.
How to Remember That Thing You Always Forget
You know the feeling… you're halfway to work and — gasp! — "Did I bring my keycard?" Or you've landed at the Minneapolis Airport for the family reunion and — gasp! — "Did I pack the gloves?"
Whether it's daily life or situations, like travel, that take you out of your routine, there are a few tried-and-true ways to avoid that "OH NO!" moment. (See also: 10 Things You Should Immediately Do After Losing Your Wallet)
8 Things People With Good Credit Never Do
Paying your credit card on time every month can raise your credit score, and with an excellent FICO score it's easier to qualify for loans and a low interest rate. However, achieving a high credit score is just the beginning. You also need to maintain this score. (See also: How to Rebuild Your Credit Score in 8 Simple Steps)
If you don't know a lot about credit, you might unknowingly do things that lower your score over time. Maintaining good credit isn't rocket science, but you'll need to know the right ways to manage credit.
STOP! 10 Work Email Mistakes You May Be Making
As an online editor and writer who works with many other editors, writers, and all the people in between, I get a lot of email. Like, a lot. As a result, I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to make the most of email, how to be efficient at it, and how to ensure that it benefits my work. I'm not the only one. (See also: Get the Response You Want With a Friendly, Professional Email)
According to market research company Radicati, the average American worker received or sent 115 emails per day in 2013, a staggering figure that's expected to rise to 136 emails by 2017.
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