Best Money Tips: Ways to Live in a Big City on a Small Budget

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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found articles on ways to live in the big city on a small budget, strategies to build a budget-friendly emergency kit, and tips to boost positive thinking.

Top 5 Articles

10 Ways To Live In The Big City On A Small Budget — Choose a less expensive neighborhood to live in. You won't be in the heart of the city, but it should be easy to get to with public transportation. [SheBudgets]

Be Prepared: 5 Strategies for Building a Budget-Friendly Emergency Kit — Apply your shopping savvy to the emergency kit supplies you'll need to buy. Keep an eye out for sales, use coupons and cash-back sites, and buy non-perishables in bulk. [The Penny Hoarder]

Positive Thinking: 10 Tips That Will Help You to Overcome Pessimism and Negativity — Look for the good or helpful aspects of a negative situation. Think of it as an opportunity to learn and grow. [The Positivity Blog]

100+ Things to Do Before You Die — Do you have any of these amazing experiences on your bucket list? [PopSugar Smart Living]

5 Extra Sources of Income for Poor College Students — If you don't mind doing some heavy lifting, look for ads online for people who need help with moving. [Money Q&A]

Other Essential Reading

3 Cool Fitness Hacks For The Weekend Athlete — When you only work out on weekends, it's even more important to pay attention to what you eat during the week. [Pro Finance Blog]

Here are 6 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Freelancer — Always keep your hopes and aspirations in mind. Remember why you wanted to be a freelancer in the first place. [Due]

8 Ways To Quickly Improve Your Business Writing — Know your audience — and what they find important. Don't include information that is interesting to you but not to your readers. [Money Mini Blog]

10 Ways Patience Makes You More Productive — Rushing through your day leads to leads to confusion, exhaustion, and ineffectiveness. Slowing down can actually make you more productive! [Time Management Ninja]

How to get your overdraft fees waived — Learn what to say to negotiate away an overdraft fee. [I Will Teach You To Be Rich]