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This week's topic: Keeping the 4th of July Frugal! Learn about saving on food and drinks when throwing a 4th of July bash and frugal ways to keep kids entertained! Let us know how you'll be spending the 4th and share with us your favorite tip on how to make the 4th of July a frugal holiday!!

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12 Things People With Good Communication Skills Never Do

What you say is important, but so is how you say it.

Whether you're a waiter or a CEO, an introvert or the life of the party, everyone can benefit from communicating more clearly and confidently. In fact, of all the life skills you can hone, few are more helpful and more universally applicable than good communication skills.

And while great communication skills will often be noticed and appreciated, bad communication skills always will. Much of good communication, thus, is knowing what not to do.

So take a look at this list of things people with good communication skills never do.

Best Money Tips: Save Over $15,000 a Year

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on how to save over $15,000 a year, things to remove from your resume, and avoiding financial scams.

Top 5 Articles

How to Save Money — Over $15,000 a Year — Menu planning and eating what you already have are a couple ways to help you work towards saving $15,000 a year. [Money Circle]

9 Things to Remove From Your Resume Right Now — Remove short-lived jobs and mission statements from your resume. [POPSUGAR Smart Living]

8 Common Pieces of Emotional Baggage (and How to Ditch Them)

I hate the weight of unnecessary stuff. That's why I fly with just a carry-on and never take a purse or jacket into concerts. But excess baggage isn't only physical. As we travel through life, we collect emotional baggage as well. And just like lugging a roller bag that's missing one wheel through the airport, emotional baggage can really slow us down. How many of these useless emotions are you hanging on to? Find out how to leave them behind for a lighter journey. (See also: 6 Ways to Manage Powerful Emotions)

8 Affordable Amusement Parks That Are Just as Fun As Disney

School's out and it's time for summer vacation. You may be tempted to head down to Orlando and spend hundreds of dollars for a multi-day pass to Disney World.

I love Mickey Mouse as much as the next guy, but it's worth learning about the plethora of other theme and amusement parks around the country that offer fantastic experiences for a fraction of the cost. (And may not be as crowded.) (See also: Disneyland on the Cheap)

From the coast of Lake Erie to the outskirts of Hollywood, there are plenty of options for summer fun, usually with additional family-friendly attractions nearby.

Check out these suggestions and start planning that family trip now!

The Most Valuable Thing Debt Takes From You Isn't Money — It's This

Financial planners always stress the miracle of compound interest. The earlier you start saving, the more compound interest works in your favor. Time is on your side.

6 Ways to Slash the Cost of Wi-Fi When You Travel

When you spend most of your time either at home or at the office, you probably take your Wi-Fi signal for granted. Then when you travel, suddenly connecting to a Wi-Fi network becomes a privilege. Sometimes you can enjoy it for free; at other times you have to pay high premiums for it. But with a little bit of planning, you can get free or cheap Wi-Fi almost anywhere. Here's how. (See also: 10 Ways to Keep Your Laptop Safe While Traveling)

The 5 Best Fitness Trackers

Maintaining good health can be a difficult task without the right motivation, but fortunately, there are many tools available to help you support a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to exercise, a good fitness tracker can quickly become an invaluable gadget for keeping you informed about your overall health progress, which in turn can further motivate you to push forward.

Fitness trackers are relatively new technology, so you may find it a bit difficult to determine what makes a good fitness tracker. We here at Wise Bread have done the research for you and have compiled our list of the top 5 fitness trackers worth your money.

Never Miss Free Ice Cream Again: Complete Calendar of Annual Free Stuff Days

Some people say that there is no such thing as a free lunch — but there are several companies that are working hard at disproving this saying.

Best Money Tips: Saving on Designer Wear and Apparel

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some wonderful articles on saving on food costs this summer, tips to stick to your budget, and saving on designer wear and apparel.

Top 5 Articles

Saving Big Time on Designer Wear and Apparel — Seeking out seasonal deals and essentials on clearance can help you save on designer wear and apparel. [Budgeting in the Fun Stuff]