When it comes to financial freedom, one of the best things you can do is consider adding a little frugality to your life. The latest offering from ING Direct, the THRiVE Chequing Account is a perfect example. Launching today, this account features free ABM access, as well as a number of other fee-free features (including a sort of overdraft protection of up to $250 — free if you pay back the funds within 30 days). With the end of free chequing drawing near, banking without fees is a frugal move. And here are a few more frugal ideas from around the PF blogosphere:
10 Ways to Combat Escalating Food Prices
Everything Finance Blog has some great ideas for reducing your exposure to rising food prices. Great ways to keep food from becoming unaffordable.
7 Ways to Use Your Freezer to Save at the Grocery Store
Mom’s Plan offers a great way to save money on food by making use of your freezer. We don’t normally think of freezing milk, but apparently it can be done.
How to Save Money on Groceries
Being Frugal has some solid suggestions for saving money on groceries, including cooking from scratch.
Calculating the Best Balance Transfer Rates
At My Dollar Plan, you can learn more about balance transfers, and how to save money when you make them. Includes great ideas on the cheapest balance transfer cards.
How to Buy a Good Mattress for Cheap
My Two Dollars has some great tips for buying a cheap mattress. And it’s a good mattress! Sleep better for less.
Negotiate All Your Travel: The Ultimate Guide
Want to travel more frugally? Wise Bread offers a helpful guide on negotiating travel expenses. A great companion for the wanderer.
A Life Of Their Own: Top 5 Cars That Were Built to Last
Bible Money Matters features a great post on cars that are likely to last a long time. Helpful ideas for those who want to save money on cars in the long run.
5 Tips for Saving When Gas Prices Soar
Suddenly Frugal knows that you are probably feeling the pinch from skyrocketing gas prices. Here are some tips for saving money on gas.
Other Financial Posts
Here are a few more ideas for improving your financial planning:
- 5 Ideas for Building Wealth in 2011 at Bargaineering.
- What to Do With Your Tax Refund at The Military Wallet.
- 7 Simple Steps to Writing Your Own Last Will and Testament with a Free Form at PT Money.
- Tips for Making the Most Money when Working Overseas at Free Money Finance.
- College Is a Big, Fat, Hair Rip-Off! (But Save for It Anyway) at Get Rich Slowly.
- Enough Money to Quit Your Day Job: Finding that Number at MoneyNing.
- Should You Enjoy Retirement Now and Work Longer Later? at Moolanomy.
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don’t forget to check grocery fliers every Thursday. That’s when they get updated.
When it comes to spending or saving every dollar is very important. The blogs gives the details of saving money in the links at every point. Enjoyed reading it Mrinda!