By Linsey Knerl
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best of Personal Finance roundup. In this article, we’ll tell you where you can find free antibiotics, 45 of the weirdest college scholarships, and how to frugally and naturally fight seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Plus, see how you can make a macaroni to die for!
Top 5 Articles
Where to Find Free Antibiotics — Generic antibiotics usually run no more than $3-6 at most retail chains, but for some, even this can become costly. This list of stores that are offering free prescriptions can come in handy for anyone on a budget — just bring in your doctor’s orders. Mainstreet
45 of the Weirdest College Scholarships — Thinking of taking your “vacuum coating” art on the road? Why not turn it into a lucrative educational prospect, and apply for a scholarship through the Society of Vacuum Coaters? This, and 44 other unusual scholarship opportunities, await. Zen College Life
Frugally and Naturally Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — This is a major problem for many people I know. When the days get shorter, depression can set in. Read this very informative and compassionate look at how to beat this condition without spending a fortune. Fighting Foreclosure: Getting Nine-Hundred via Budgets Are Sexy
6 Great Free Games to Dig Into Over Your Holiday Break — If these games didn’t look so addictive, I might bite. (Just be sure to schedule in a weaning period for getting back to work as usual when your break is over.) Great list of games! The Simple Dollar
Quick and Easy Christmas Decorating Idea — This simple, quick idea for transforming non-holiday framed artwork needs no introduction (just some wrapping paper and a nice sticky bow). You still have time to pull this off before your holiday guests arrive, too! Frugal Upstate
Other Essential Reading
5 Golden Rules of Snowflaking — As part of Lynnae from BeingFrugal.net’s …