Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on productivity hacks backed by science, simple tricks to revive everyday items, and tips for last-minute holiday shopping.
6 Productivity Hacks Backed by Science — Looking at cute animals stirs our caregiver impulses, which carries over into our work to make us more careful and attentive. [Money Mini Blog]
Give 14 Everyday Items a Second Life With These Simple Tricks — Has your gel eyeliner dried out? Simply add eye drops for instant revival! [PopSugar Smart Living]
Still Shopping for Christmas? 10 Last-Minute Money-Saving Tips — Set a time limit on your shopping. It'll keep you from lingering in the store and picking up unnecessary items. [Money Talks News]
How to Audit Your Life for Potentially Money-Draining Relationships and Behaviors — If you constantly feel obligated to spend money in a relationship and you resent it afterwards, you should probably reassess the relationship. [ReadyForZero]
The Ultimate Guide to Cutting the Cable Cord — If there's a show that you just have to watch, it's probably cheaper to buy each episode than to pay for a cable subscription. [The Simple Dollar]
The Pros and Cons of Comparing Yourself to Others — See what others can do allows us to expand what we imagine for ourselves — we just need to be mindful of the motivation behind our comparisons. [Mark's Daily Apple]
The Beginner's Guide to Salary Negotiation — Research the starting salaries of those who work in your field, in your geographical region. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics can help with that! [Smarty Cents]
5 Things to Ask Your New Financial Advisor — When you meet with a potential financial advisor, ask them what type of clients they serve and what kind of services they provide. You want to make sure that they'll be a good fit for you and your needs. [Modest Money]
6 Ways to Watch Movies for Free — RedBox rentals are cheap enough, but they can be free if you have a coupon code. [Save the Bills]
4 Books from Margaret Wise Brown to Add to Your Child's Collection — Goodnight Moon is a bedtime classic, but don’t stop there! Check out these other books by author Margaret Wise Brown, including Noon Balloon and Jingle Paws. [Parenting Squad]
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