How to Eat Smart on Business Trips + MORE

(Guest post by Joel from Save Outside the Box)
Want to go do something really fun but you’re just flat out broke? I’ve been there. Here are some options that’ll only set you back a single George Washington for those of you that are monetarily challenged, or just cheap as hell.
1. Attend a major league baseball game…

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some stellar articles on budget travel tips you haven’t heard, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, and how today’s grads can beat the odds.
Top 5 Articles
5 Budget Travel Tips You Haven’t Heard Before — When trying to travel on a budget, ask about repositioning flights or cruises…

Risotto is a crowd pleaser. It’s easy to make and a delight to eat. This week’s Frugal Family Feast recipe creates a hearty, satisfying meal of wild mushroom risotto.Chef David Rosov, owner and executive chef of Palm Beach Personal Chefs, shared his technique with Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson…

Editors Note: Today Victoria talks about why you should enter giveaways. Until the past year, we had no idea how many giveaways were really happening online. There are literally thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of prizes being given away every single day. While there are countless smaller prizes, there are also some very big ones like houses (check out HGTV’s Dream Home or Smart Home giveaway), $50,000 for home renovations, cars, and most of all vacations…

Becoming a parent for the first time is thrilling and terrifying on several fronts, not the least of which is budgeting. You know having a baby is going to cost you dearly in the wallet, but how much? Should you set aside $50 per month for diapers and other regular expenses? Should you anticipate dropping $10,000 on setting up the nursery for the new addition? The answer for most people will fall somewhere in the middle…

Whether it be anniversary gift ideas, gift ideas for boyfriend, gift ideas for girlfriend,  christmas gift ideas, gift ideas for men, gift ideas for women, mothers day gift ideas, fathers day gift ideas, wedding anniversary gifts, wedding gift ideas, graduation gift ideas, birthday gift ideas, green gift ideas, last minute gift ideas, retirement gift ideas, and the list goes on and on…

Tag and I moved into our new house last December. Six months later we are about 100 square feet away from finishing the installation of about 1,400 square feet of bamboo floors.
That’s right; it has taken us over six months to install the floors in our house (and it’s still not done).
It also saved us about $3,000…

Depending on the size of your family, you could spend $400 or more by eating each meal out during a five-day road trip. Considering that you must already pay the inflated price of gas, that could be an added expense you simply can’t afford. Instead, consider packing your own food. By bringing meals and snacks […

Once a month, our banks and credit card issuers send us a statement in the mail (or online) outlining every single item that we spent our money on over the last month. We can see a big list of the checks we wrote, the stores we swiped our card at, the online shops we conducted business with – all in one place…

We all want what’s best for our children, and we want to make sure that they are able to get the best possible education. However, the cost of higher education is going up, and it can be difficult to save up to cover those costs.
This is where something like the RESP can help a great deal. You have the chance to take advantage of the power of investing and compound returns with a tax-advantaged account used for the benefit of your child…

Unless you live at home with your parents, have paid off your mortgage, or get your housing costs covered by your employer, housing is probably your biggest expense each month. The second biggest expense, however, will vary greatly amongst us depending on what stage of life we are in. Word on the street has it car payments, daycare, and alcohol can be budget busters…

Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis. I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. SteveDH is retired, and he and his wife have two grown kids…

The following is a guest post on things to look for while choosing your new home. I am not a home owner yet,

With so many options for housing in today’s market, it can be tough to know what to look for in a new home. On top of the options between a house, apartment or flat, there are other things to think about such as kitchen size, closet space and more
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Here’s our very first Reader Profile Update. Many of you asked for this type of post — a progress report on where past Reader Profile readers are these days financially. I think you’ll really enjoy this.Today’s post is from Mark, who gave us his reader profile over two year’s ago. Here’s his update: I wanted to tell my bankruptcy story because I think we can sometimes learn more from failure than from success…

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. There are many lessons to be learned. Make this a special trip, just for teaching – not your usual grocery run.
Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store…

When you walk in to virtually any bank these days, you should be able to find a sticker or sign that says, “FDIC“, along with the statement “Deposits are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.”
That may give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside that your hard earned cash is safe, but what exactly does that stamp of approval mean? What’s the history behind the FDIC? And how much of your deposits are protected by them?
Important stuff everyone who gives money to a bank should know but – alas, most of us probably don’t…

Finding creative ways to eat out is important in my line of work. During baseball season, we’re on the road 50% of the time. During these periods, we’re given a certain amount of money per day to spend on food (more commonly known as a per diem). Many people travel for work on a regular basis, so finding ways to save money and eat right is important…

This post is from staff writer Sarah Gilbert. I lose count of my “jobs” these days: my literary writing (that theoretically pays, or had better one day or else), a nonprofit board on which I serve as president, and the magazine I started last summer. While I certainly put the same intensity into everything, I can definitely say that I work more hours for free than I do for pay…

Making money online isn’t easy but it can pay off big if you apply the right strategy and stick with it — much like anything else in life.
As someone who recently quit my day job to freelance full-time, I understand how to get started freelancing for extra money.
This type of work — creating a lifestyle business through freelancing — is becoming increasingly popular because of the massive freedom and flexibility it offers…