How to Effectively Network and Find Hidden Jobs – By Bryan Ray

You don’t have to be a person of faith to understand the useful job hunting tips that founder Bryan Ray from the Christian based Crossroads Career Network has to offer. In his short video on how personal referrals can find you hidden jobs, Bryan says that only 15% of jobs that get filled are actually listed.  It is important to ask everyone you know that you are looking for a job, have a quick pitch of what kind of job you are looking for and see if they can refer you to anyone that will point you in the right direction.

Look At Yourself After Watching This – By Nick Vujicic

Check out this truly inspirational 4 minute youtube video of a public speaker named Nick Vujicic, a man born without any legs or arms. In this short clip he speaks about overcoming obstacles and appreciating life, two things every baller on a budget should be able to appreciate. You can also CLICK HERE to read more about Nick Vujicic.

6 Ways to Save Like an Extreme Couponer – By TipHero

Believe it or not, coupons are still as big of a way to save in 2011 as they were ten years ago. The biggest thing is to start small and ease your way into the coupon cutting game. Its important to realize that coupons are aimed at getting you to try different products, so remember to only purchase the things you need and to stay open minded in trying different brands and products. One major tip when shopping with coupons is to try and only shop the sales by making bi-weekly or even weekly trips to the grocery store.

How to Get a Free Education Online – By David @ My Two Dollars

Getting an education isn’t quite what it used to be twenty years ago and with the amount of free resources you can find online, motivation is really the only thing stopping people from learning the skills they may need to help them succeed.  Check out this list of sources that provide 100% FREE access to actual college level course materials, online lectures, video tutorials and more!  While you may not be able to learn every vocation online for free and you won’t be walking away with a fancy diploma, the web is still packed full of useful knowledge that can give you a leg up in life.

6 Ways to Make Extra Money This Spring – By Kira @ Tip Hero

Hopefully after last week’s shares, you are now fully prepared to welcome the spring season while on a budget.  And now that you have gotten all of the spring cleaning out of the way, its time to focus on ways to put some extra cash in your pocket.  To start, try selling all of your unneeded belongings at garage sales and online. Then start thinking of some services your friends/neighbors may take you up on such as dog sitting/walking and lawn mowing and start your own side business! Check out this article for more tips to making some extra money this spring.

Tips on Finding Cheap Airline Tickets – By Laurel Gray

Anyone who has spent some time shopping for airline tickets online should be able to tell you that there isn’t just one single website to solve all of your airfare needs.  It is important to stay both open-minded and diligent when trying to book your next flight, making sure to price check multiple sites before coming to any decisions.  By staying flexible with dates/times and airport destinations, you can save hundreds of dollars by taking the red eye or driving a couple hours to fly out of a different airport.  You can also save some cash by purchasing special hotel/flight packages, packing your own snacks and avoiding baggage fees by packing light.

35 Life Hacks You Should Know – By Eduardo M.

A “life hack” is a term for ingenious ways to make life easier with little to no effort, sort of like a cheat code in a video game that gives you unlimited ammo or infinite lives.  From getting free phone chargers and Wi-Fi at airports to changing your sleep schedule and learning how to make beer ice cold in 3 minutes, this article is full of very useful information for a baller on a budget. The author, Eduardo M, writes 35 fairly uncommon methods you can add to your arsenal for making things in life more obtainable and fun.

5 Ways to Welcome Spring on a Budget – By Kira @ Tip Hero

Spring seems to be the traditional time of year to kick old habits and work on new beginnings. What better way to kick off your spring cleaning than by saving a chunk of change by making homemade cleaners? While you’re giving your home a facelift don’t forget to pay some attention to your wardrobe and automobile. Another great springtime to-do is to work on your green thumb and take advantage of spring’s seasonal produce such as strawberries, peas, grapefruits and more.

40 Tips for a Better Life – By Glenn Ong

If you are trying to improve the quality of your life the first thing you need to do is make sure you are setting aside time for yourself. It can be very beneficial to meditate and self reflect on the things important to you and set goals you seek to obtain. Things like mental & physical exercise, sleep and healthy eating habits are essential to keeping yourself healthy, but are also quite obvious.  Work on these 40 smaller tips and hopefully you’ll see bigger and brighter changes on your outlook on life.

10 DIY Dog Toys You Can Make for Pennies – By Paul Michael

If you are a fellow pet owner, you probably know it doesn’t matter which store you shop at for dog toys the price is always the same, too much.  This statement holds even more weight if you have a dog that seems to enjoy ripping their recently purchased presents to shreds as quickly as possible.  Paul Michael was kind enough to write this article explaining ten different dog toys you can make yourself for very little money.

How to Take a Power Nap – By Michael Breus, Ph.D

It is surprising to find that even though sleep is so detrimental to a person’s health, it is commonly neglected by the masses. Problem many people will come across, however, is that a lack of sleep can affect a person’s learning ability, memory, metabolism and ability to focus. An easy way to try and offset a late night is to try and fit a quick nap into your workday.  Here are 10 tips on how to fall quickly asleep and keep you performing at your peak with a powernap.

The DIY Network.com

Why pay someone to perform a task that you can do yourself?  Not only can you save money by practicing these DIY tips but you’ll also learn some valuable skills that are sure to come handy down the road.  Diynetwork.com features free tutorials on ways to increase the value in your home/office by doing all of the renovations yourself.

Honorable Mentions:

How to Stock a Home Bar on the Cheap – By Kira at TipHero

Money Tips for College Students – By Kimberly Palmer

How to Financially Educate Your Children – By Nora Dunn

Ways to Use Less Gas (That Go Beyond the Obvious) – By Erin Huffstetler

The cost of gas these days has got everyone trying to think of ways to save money. Erin from About.com tells you some ways to stretch your gas tank you may not have thought of before.  Try to avoid using restaurant drive-thrus and talking on the phone to curb wasted gas spent idling. It’s also good to just park farther away rather than wasting time and money circling around the parking lot and you should avoid driving during peak hours all together if possible so you don’t waste gas dealing with traffic.

10 Tips to Save Money on Food – By Tracy at Moneyning

There seems to be an endless amount of ways you can save money on food/cooking once you actually start looking and the baller on a budget in me wants to learn each and every one of them. Limiting portion size can be a quick and easy way to save some cash. You can also use the leftovers for lunch the next day so you avoid spending money on eating out.  Try to keep your fridge organized and clean, this will help you to avoid wasting any food to spoiling and also help you keep a better inventory for coupon cutting. For these tips and more check out the rest of the article.

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter (Personality Quiz) – Kiersey.com

Help understand your own self better by taking this easy yet in-depth personality quiz. The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is one of the most widely used personality instruments in the world and has been featured in multiple best selling books.  Simply answer 70 questions by choosing one of only two options and you’ll be able to tell which of the four temperaments your personality most resembles and read a description. Warning: The initial test is 100% Free but the site will offer more detailed reports for a fee.

Honorable Mentions:

Five Common Money Mistakes to Avoid – By Frank at MilkYourMoney.com

First Time Home Buyer Tips and Guide – By Oscar

60 Ways To Make Life Simple Again – Marc and Angel

How to Want Less – By Selena Maranjian

I think anyone attempting to live a frugal lifestyle knows that there is a difference between wants and needs. In this article Selena discusses ways to help you save money by wanting less. By avoiding things such as catalogs, email subscriptions to stores and TV commercials you can help avoid urges to buy unnecessary things and strengthen your personal discipline. Another helpful tip is to take inventory of your current possessions, keeping note of all the junk you have accumulated and also the stuff that you truly appreciate.

55 Best Ways to Save Money: Frugal Ideas From Our Readers – By Silicone Valley Blogger

When the Wise Bread team held a giveaway for their book “10,001 Ways To Live Large On A Small Budget” they challenged everyone to submit their “favorite money saving tip.” In the end, 55 submissions were chosen and featured in this article. From purchasing techniques like the “3 Day Rule” to lifestyle changes like canceling your cable TV and sticking to Netflix there are plenty of great money saving tips to incorporate into your own life.

20 Surefire Ways to Organize Your Life – By HL Clark

In today’s competitive work environment, your output isn’t judged solely on quality anymore but also quantity.  The more roles and tasks you take on, the more important it becomes to keep yourself organized.  In the article “20 Surefire Ways to Organize Your Life,” HL Clark writes a great to-do list on how to find a way to get your life organized that works for you.

20 Frugal Kitchen Tips – By Tipnut.com

With the constantly rising prices of food these days, keeping your kitchen from costing you an arm and a leg can be a challenging one.  The good news, however, is that along with all the countless amount of meal options there are just as many ways to save. From growing your own onions to making homemade vinegar, there are plenty of different techniques to help you save money on food. Check out these twenty frugal tips for helping you save money in the kitchen.

Secrets of superstar grocery shoppers – By Melinda Fulmer

Superstar grocery shoppers are people who can buy large amounts of groceries for nickels on the dollar.  An example of would be a lady named Stephanie Nelson who has successfully purchased $100 worth of groceries for only a $1.95. The biggest reason for her savings was coupon matching and successfully changing the way she bought the food she liked. Although coupon cutting can be a bit tedious at times, if you apply some of these superstar shoppers’ strategies the reward will easily outweigh the effort.

How to Grow a Vegetable Garden – By Greenfootsteps

Growing your own veggies can be a great way to save a good chunk of change.  With a little bit of time and care you could be reaping in harvests of easy to grow vegetables like onions, peppers, potatoes, carrots, peas and more!  Follow this guide to growing for both healthier and cheaper food from the comfort of your own back yard!