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9 Ways Getting Married Is Good for Your Finances
Regardless of whether you believe in marriage, walking down the aisle has its benefits. On average, married couples live healthier lives than those not married; and there's evidence that underprivileged children are "more likely to graduate college and earn more if raised by two married parents." (See also: How to Stay Happily Married for 29 Years)
But the potential benefits don't stop here.
11 Surprising Benefits Of: Chewing Gum
As a connoisseur of chewing gum, I can attest to the many benefits that my favorite go-to gum gives me (Trident Sugarless Watermelon Twist, for the record). While gum is by no means without its flaws, you may be surprised by some of the advantages that go hand-in-hand with chomping on a stick. Just be sure to chew and dispose of your gum responsibly. (See also: Surprising Benefits of Caffeine)
12 Delicious Soups You Can Make From Leftovers
Stuck with lots of leftovers? Not a problem! Though I'm notoriously bad at using prepared food from one night to the next, I've found that a little planning can turn that curse into a blessing. And with food waste being one of the top money-suckers from grocery budgets far and wide, it's only prudent to wise up and make the most of what you've got.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Find Happiness in What You Already Have
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on finding happiness in what you already have, eco-friendly wedding DIYs, and times it's OK to be cheap.
Top 5 Articles
40 Little Ways to Find Happiness in What You Already Have — To find happiness in what you already have, exercise your inner power and and give what you have. [Marc and Angel Hack Life]
Eco-Friendly Wedding DIYs — Consider making bottle-cap planters or newspaper bouquets for your wedding. [PopSugar Smart Living]
The Single Greatest Key to Managing Your Time
In a day-to-day context, each of us — rich or poor, talented or developing, dynamic or shy — is given the same 24 hours. But what do we do with each moment?
While we can't change the circumstances, talents, or personality with which we enter this world, we can decide how we spend the hours, days, and years afforded to us. We can choose the path we take and how we will respond to any obstacles that get in our way. The trick is simply to manage and maximize the time we've been given. (See also: The Secret to Time Management and Work-Life Balance)
Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
Do you have a hobby you enjoy? This can be anything from painting to building furniture to playing video games. In other words, anything you do in your spare time to have fun. (See also: Awesome Money-Making Hobbies)
While some people are content with keeping their hobby a hobby, others get the bright idea of turning theirs into a side gig or business. They begin to wonder if there's a way to take their favorite activity and turn it into a money-making machine.
10 Surprising Things That Lower the Value of a Home
The real estate market is making a comeback in most parts of the nation, and sellers are once again enjoying a relatively healthy home-buying market. But in spite of the recovery, there are still some factors that can hurt your home's value. Here are 10 surprising features that can devalue your dwelling. (See also: Home Improvements That Add the Most Value)
1. Swimming Pool
While swimming pools are a necessary luxury in many of the country, in other regions, pools can often make the value of your home take a dip.
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4 Reasons Why Starting a Small Business is Easier than You Think
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What You Can Learn From People Who Take Vitamins (It's Not What You Think)
For decades, in study after study, people who take vitamin supplements have been shown to be healthier than people who don't. And yet, for just as long, in every good randomized trial where some people were given a supplement and others a placebo, taking the supplement gave no benefit. New published reports mean we finally have enough data to draw some definite conclusions. (See also: Know What You're Getting With Herbal Supplements)
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