Best Money Tips: Fast and Cheap Meals for Busy Families

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on fast and cheap meals for busy families, things you didn’t know about Apple stores, and a realtor’s tips for getting a lower mortgage payment.

Top 5 Articles

3 Fast & Cheap Meals for Busy Families — Crock Pot Pork Shoulder is quick, easy, and cheap. Shred the pork and dress it up however you like! [Everything Finance]

32 Things You Never Knew About Apple Stores, Straight From Employees — Every store offers free workshops to help you get the most out of your Apple devices. [PopSugar Smart Living]

5 Ways to a Lower Mortgage Payment, According to a Realtor — Keep an eye on interest rate trends. If it looks like rates will be going up for a while, submit your application and lock it in ASAP. [Get Rich Slowly]

Data and Credit Trends ft. the NFCC — Join Experian's #CreditChat today at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion on current money and credit trends. [Experian]

More young Americans want moms to stay home. What's behind that? — Over the past 20 years, young adults have moved toward the view that one parent should stay home with children. [The Monitor]

Other Essential Reading

50 Free Walking Tours Across America — These free walking tours will allow you explore cities all over America, up close and personal. [Cheapism]

15 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy this Summer — Take advantage of the sunshine! Provide outdoor games and activities to keep your kids busy throughout the day. [Shopper Strategy]

7 Apartment Security Tips to Consider This Spring and Summer — Be aware of "deception crimes," where the burglar masquerades as contractors, utility workers, or some other type of professional repairman to get access to your apartment. [The Allstate Blog]

10 Ways to Get Free Money from the Government — Through the Weatherization Assistance Program, the government will give out a cash incentive to anyone willing to make their home more energy efficient. [Money Pantry]

9 Ways to Avoid Becoming "That Parent" at Your Kid's Sports Game — Don't harass the referees. This is not a good example to set for your kids. [Parenting Squad]