Best Money Tips: Avoid These Traps in the Grocery Aisles

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on what you need to know about grocery store aisles, the power tools every home should have, and the keys to success for freelance writers.

Top 5 Articles

6 Things You Need to Know About Grocery Store Aisles — Grocery stores often play slow and mellow music to make you shop slowly, allowing for more time to pick up impulse buys. So wear headphones and listen to upbeat music to keep yourself moving quickly down the aisles. [Get Out of Debt Guy]

Five power tools every home should have — A variable speed rotary tool is essential for crafters and very versatile for homeowners. Use it to drill, carve, route, grind, clean, and polish, and it's even light enough for delicate tasks. [The Monitor]

The Keys to Success For Freelance Writers — Put yourself out there. Reach out to companies and publications that you want to write for. Even if they're not hiring right now, you'll get yourself on their radar for the future. [PopSugar Smart Living]

How to Automate Your Finances — Join Experian's #CreditChat tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET to learn all about automating your finances. [Experian]

3 Weird Ways to Tap Into Your "Growth Zone" and Become Massively Productive — Do something that scares you, even if it seems like something small and silly. Get uncomfortable! [Vanessa Alvarado]

Other Essential Reading

7 Things To Do After Getting a Raise — Got a raise? Revisit your budget and do some spring cleaning. Think about where your extra funds will make the most practical difference. [Blogging Away Debt]

Trim Your Expenses Without Cutting Your Lifestyle — Instead of taking the whole family out for dinner, learn to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home. [Bible Money Matters]

Five Ways To Save Money On Commuting — Have a chat with co-workers who live near you and see if you can set up a carpool system. [Cash The Checks]

9 Secret Tips to Attract Home Buyers — Looking to sell your home? Offer a cup of tea or coffee to potential buyers when they visit. This will make you stand out from the crowd and help build rapport. [The Savvy Scot]

4 Potty Training Tricks That Actually Work — Find your child's weakness…and use it to reward a (potty) job well done! [Parenting Squad]