Best Money Tips: Better Your Brain

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! Today we found some great articles on how to better your brain, save money on your Super Bowl party, and get the most out of your workout.

Top 5 Articles

Top 10 Tips and Tricks to Train, Exercise, and Better Your Brain — If you are trying to sharpen your mental skills, take the time to write out your notes instead of simply typing them on your computer. [LifeHacker]

9 Tips for Saving Money on your Super Bowl Party — Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner! To save money, turn your party into a potluck. [Living Rich With Coupons]

Get the Most Out of Your 20-Minute Workout — To get the most out of your workout, be sure to add weights and schedule your workouts. [Parenting Squad]

4 Ways to Save Money at the Spa — Don't break the bank the next time you go to the spa.  Save money by becoming a member at your favorite spa. [Quizzlewire]

Deduct the Costs of Your Job Search — If you are looking for a job and have to pay out of pocket expenses to go to job interviews, don't forget to write off those expenses as tax deductions. [The Consumerist]

Other Essential Reading

3 Aspects of Your Finances You Can Control — Believe it or not, you can actually control whether or not you get the job you want. [Consumerism Commentary]

5 Ways Freelancers Stay on Top of Their Game — If you want to work as a freelancer don't sit around and wait for business to come to you. Be proactive and find new leads yourself! [Generation X Finance]

What Financial Records Should You Keep — Chances are you know to hold onto your tax records for a minimum of seven years.  But did you know you should hold onto real estate records and home improvement receipts forever? [Not Made Of Money]

Frugal Ways to Stay Sane Indoors — With cold weather keeping many people indoors, maintaining your sanity while staying inside may be difficult. Try working out or hosting a Wii Olympics at your house to frugally stay sane while remaining indoors. [The Greenest Dollar]

The Hidden Financial Benefits of Downsizing — By downsizing and creating a simpler life, you end up spending less money.  But did you know downsizing can also reduce your stress levels? [U.S. News & World Report]