Exchange Money-Saving Strategies on Google's 'Tip Jar'
Your local coffee shop or cafe probably has a tip jar hanging out by the cash register with a few odd coins and crumpled bills tossed in for the baristas and sandwich makers to split. Take a look inside and you'll realize it's probably not enough to help anyone pay for college. A new online tip jar also isn't going to give you any extra funds to pay down your debt, either, but it might just give you the info you need to stay out of debt in the future. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that it's powered by Google.It's called, simply enough, Tip Jar, and is built on a software platform built by Google. It is designed to let people share advice and suggestions on how to save money, the idea being that everyone can learn something and save themselves some cash. Anyone can submit their own tips or search for others' in a number of categories, like "Food" or "Travel." Here are a few of our favorites from that latter category:
There are already hundreds of tips to browse through on the site, and we're sure by the end of the day there will be thousands more. So, go have a look and post some of your favorites! [From: TechCrunch and Google Tip Jar]Look for free or "pay what you want" admission days at museums. There is usually at least one day a month that offers free admission. Planning around a free day, can save a bundle.
Make sure the kids know that the mini bar is not an option. Buy snacks and beverages from a local market and keep them in the room for snack attacks. Mini bars are a dark hotel [sic] that suck money out of your wallet.
Be flexible. While it's nice to have a list of "must-do" things, don't get so stuck to a list that you forget to enjoy the simple things. A beautiful sunset or sunrise, a neighborhood festival, a walk on the beach - these things are all free.
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