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11 Ways to Save Money on Live Sporting Events
So you probably missed out on getting tickets to the Super Bowl this year. That's OK. The thrifty crowd here at Wise Bread knows a good value, and we'll tell you that tickets to any major championship game rarely fit that mold. (See also: How to Watch Sports Without Cable)
But being frugal doesn't mean you have to be stuck watching every sporting event on television. It's possible to show off your team loyalty in person without dipping too deep into the savings account.
If you follow these tips below, you can have a great time at a live sporting event without spending a lot of money.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut the Cost of Pet Care
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some amazing articles on cutting the cost of pet care, saving on flowers, and why you need a side hustle.
Top 5 Articles
6 ways to cut the cost of pet care — Save money on dog treats by giving your dog carrots instead of bones. [Living on the Cheap]
9 Tips to Save a Bundle on Flowers — To save money on flowers, opt to purchase flowers that are in season or potted plants. [PopSugar Smart Living]
6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals
"It may be that those who do most, dream most." — Stephen Butler Leacock
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." — Les Brown
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." — T.S. Eliot
Surrounded with quotes and sayings like these that encourage us to dream big, it's no surprise that we end up with huge lists of giant goals. Rarely does anyone recommend setting just one goal at a time before moving on to the next; instead, we are encouraged to set a lot of large goals. (See also: Move From Being Busy to Getting Things Done)
Do your goals for this year look something like this:
7 Ways to Sleep Better in Fewer Hours
Though the National Sleep Foundation advises healthy adults to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, a recent study found that 30% of working Americans sleep less than six hours per night. According to the National Academy of Sciences, sleep deprivation is bad for your health; it elevates the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and it increases weight-gain and stress. In desperation, many people turn to sleep aids to make their sleep more effective. The pharmaceutical sleep aid market is estimated to be $4.5 billion annually. (See also: Effective Sleep Tips You Haven't Tried)
Ask the Readers: Do You Prefer Ebooks or Printed Books?
There are many great things about ebooks, and there are many redeeming qualities of a printed tome. Ebooks are relatively cheap, paper-free, and easy to take where you go. Traditional books, as physical objects, are easier to share — and many people simply enjoy the tactile experience. It really depends on how you like to read.
Do you prefer ebooks or printed books? What are your reasons? Are there certain situations where you would grab a printed book, and others where you would download a digital version?
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Cut $100 or More From Your Food Bill Without Even Trying
We've shared a lot of food budget tips here on Wise Bread, from coupon clipping to getting organics on a budget to finding restaurant discounts. But what if you just don't want to put that much time and effort into money saving techniques? A single person can easily shave $100 off a monthly food budget without breaking a sweat by making some of these easy changes. (See also: Use a 7-Step Food Budget to Save Money and Eat Better)
Best Money Tips: Unconventional Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on unconventional ways to save on your wedding, furniture buying tips, and giving yourself a pay raise every year.
Top 5 Articles
Unconventional Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding — Save money on your wedding by not being afraid to think outside the box and enlisting the help of everyone who can help you. [And Then We Saved]
Furniture Buying Tips — When buying furniture, ask for a 15% discount when shopping at a local retailer to save. [TheDollarStretcher.com]
25 Easy Ways to Make Someone Happy Today
We live in an "all about me" world these days, and it's easy to get caught up in ourselves without any regard for those around us. Let's change that. Do something for somebody else today that makes them happy — even for a moment. Here are 25 ideas to get you started. In the comments below, add your own ideas on how to bring someone happiness — however big or small. (See also: Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Happier)
12 Ways to Finally Get That Promotion This Year
Do you ever feel like everyone else but you gets rewarded at work?
Your slacker cubicle neighbor pulls a couple of all-nighters, closes a deal, and promptly gets better and bigger accounts to manage. The seemingly average performer down the hall gets pulled away from the drudgery of day-to-day work to head a new branch office. (See also: 25 Signs You're at the Same Job for Too Long)
Your coworkers may not be doing everything perfectly. But they may be doing a few things extremely well, enough to get on the boss's radar and move to the next level of responsibility.
Stupid Tax Return Mistakes That Will Get You Audited
It's tax season, and that means it's time to start tearing your hair out. Maybe you're worried about owing the IRS. Maybe you're worried about an audit. Maybe you're trying to balance one fear against another. Don't. It can lead to stupid mistakes that will get you audited, creating a whole other set of problems — and mounting anxiety. Here are the small and silly mistakes that make up a big chunk of why people get audited. (See also: 10 Red Flags That Trigger Audits)
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