How To Save Money

Vacation on a tight budget

Friday, 27 November 2009 01:28

It’s a fact that going on vacation can be an expensive affair. So how do you go about having a nice vacation and still may be able keep those expenses under control.

If you are sick of having your credit cards max out when you come home from vacation, Save Money Hound has great advice on saving money by having a budget vacation.

Here are some top tips from the Save Money Hound on how to have a budget vacation.

Are you committed?

Thursday, 26 November 2009 00:58

Just like with any other goals that you set for yourself, whether you meet your financial goals will depend on your level of commitment. It is important that you push through that feeling of “I will just do it later” or “I don’t think I will be able to save that much”.

Here are some Save Money Hound tips to get you going to start saving money and be on the way to achieve your financial goals.

Can't find the right present?

Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:19

Got your knickers in a knot and can’t find inexpensive gifts at the right price?

Why wait till the Christmas rush or stress out with last minute birthday present shopping?

Save Money Hound provides some top tips on shopping for inexpensive gifts and how to save money when you buy gifts.

Save money and shop through the year for gifts
You may or may not be a shopaholic but have a go and try to shop steadily through the year. You probably already know that each year you have to buy a present for Aunty Mary, Uncle Joe, your Mum and Dad, and twin nieces, but why wait till the last minute?

Find some wheels for your next holiday

Monday, 23 November 2009 08:17

When you are on holiday, it is a nice feeling to have wheels to be able to drive around and to discover the allure of a new place. Unfortunately, car hire doesn’t always come cheap.

Save Money Hound provides some handy tips on how to find the cheapest car hire deals and how to save money when it comes to holiday car hire.

All inclusive rate
You often seen cheap daily rates being advertised. Clarify what is included in these daily car hire rates. Make sure that you factor into your costs any extras your require on top of the quoted daily car hire rate.

More grocery bills!

Friday, 20 November 2009 23:58

The Save Money Hound has been on the hunt again to find you some easy ways to start saving money on groceries.

Here is the Part 2 article in the series on how to save money on groceries.

Closing time at the market. Going, going, gone

Frequent your local fruit and vegetable markets at closing time. Don’t you love the frenzied excitement as shopkeepers offer the last of their stock at bargain prices. Pick up a bargain or two and stock up on your fresh provisions for the week.

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