Best Money Tips: How to Make Better Decisions

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on how to make better decisions, things to remove from your resume, and how to get around Amazon’s $49 free shipping minimum without getting Prime.

Top 5 Articles

8 Tips To Make Better Decisions in Your Life — Think about your options and weigh their pros and cons. [Dumb Little Man]

9 Things to Remove From Your Résumé Right Now — If you've had a series of short-lived jobs, it's best to leave them out. They can make your resume look disjointed and give off the impression that you don't have focus. [PopSugar Smart Living]

How to Get Around Amazon’s New $49 Free Shipping Minimum — Without Prime — Amazon offers free shipping on some small items from third-party merchants. [The Penny Hoarder]

5 Appliance Shopping Hacks Everyone Should Know — Don't head straight for the newest models. Slightly older models often have similar (or identical) features at a much lower price. [Money Digest]

How eating local provides a big boost in emergency situations — When food aid is procured locally, it arrives more quickly and affordably, and is of better quality. [The Monitor]

Other Essential Reading

How to enjoy life like a billionaire — You don't need to have a lot of money to explore a new city. If you turn enough corners, you'll find something beautiful you've never seen before. [Monevator]

12 Sites Putting a Unique Twist on Online Shopping — Boxed is a bit a like Costco and Sam's Club in that they sell bulk groceries and home goods, but there are no membership dues. [Cheapism]

Before Requesting An Uber – Things To Know And Do To Keep Safe — Don't treat the car as your private office for conference calls. This can distract the driver as they're trying to focus on the road. [Financial Samurai]

What to Do After You Save an Emergency Fund — Once your emergency fund is in place, focus on raising your credit score. Pay off any consumer debt, like an outstanding credit card balance. [DailyWorth]

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude — Do more with less, especially when it comes to toys. Show them that it only takes a few items to have fun and be happy. [Parenting Squad]