Weekly Roundup – These 7 Blogs Will Help Save You Money

At the beginning of February, many people are still diligently sticking to their New Year’s resolutions.  Aside from losing weight and exercising more, thousands of people make it a goal to save money. And while many people turn to financial planners and self-help books, some of the best advice can actually be found online.

Many of our favorite bloggers regularly post great ideas on how to save money, and here are some of the best posts we came across on the topic from January 30- February 3:

#1- Save Money on Groceries

http://kylieofiu.com/2012/02/day-4-how-to-save-and-make-money-with-groceries/

Because there are so many bloggers out there giving advice on how to save money on groceries, it can sometimes be hard to find new information. That’s why we like Kylie Ofiu, who actually does give a few helpful tips on her blog we hadn’t heard before. Kylie’s post includes a few ideas on how you can actually make money on groceries.  She suggests starting a food co-op or doing grocery shopping for family and friends for a small fee.

#2- How to Find an Affordable Accountant

http://www.frugal-mama.com/2012/02/readers-answered-how-to-find-an-affordable-accountant/

One of the best ways to save money is to cut back on extra services like have having a gardener, a maid, or accountant. But this Amy Suardi over at Frugal-Moma.com  explains that hiring the right accountant can save you a lot of time, money and frustration. Accountants can budget your money for you, and may even find deductions you missed on your tax refund. The post even provides advice on how to negotiate lower prices for accounting services. Definitely worth a look.

#3-Save Money with Coupons

http://knsfinancial.com/how-to-save-money-with-coupons-with-these-4-simple-steps/

We all know that using coupons can save us money, right? Well, this guest post on KNSFinancial.com takes traditional couponing a step further.  It provides helpful tips on finding the time to clip coupons, finding coupons online, and organizing your coupons.  It is worth checking out, even if you are an experienced couponer.

#4-Save Money on Your Vacation

http://stupidcents.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-vacation/

Truth being told, you should probably avoid going on vacation all together if you are serious about saving money. But if you are absolutely set on taking a beach vacation this winter, this blog post by Briana on StupidCents.com has some helpful advice on how you can keep your finances in check while still having fun. Advice includes booking your vacation at the cheapest time of year, and using the right internet sites to get the cheapest prices on hotels, rental cars, and flights.

#5- Save Money by Using Less Gas

http://www.frugalupstate.com/frugal-living/6-ways-to-save-money-by-using-less-gas/

Even though gas prices have gone down recently, they are still hovering around $3 a gallon in most areas of the country. Gas is a major expense for most American households and saving money on gas is not always easy because most people have to use their car on a daily basis. This post from Jenn at FrugalUpstate.com  provides 7 easy ways to dramatically cut down on the time you spend in your car and thus spend money on gasoline. Some of the ideas are common knowledge (like taking the bus), but some of the ideas are quite original.

#6- General Ways to Save Money

http://www.thewealthmagic.com/saving-tips-painless-effort-to-save-money.html

This blog post on TheWealthMagic.com provides some really good advice on how to save money in all aspects of your life.  I particularly like the tip on getting a better credit score. People don’t realize just how much money they can save on interest payments by working on improving their credit score. The lower your score, the higher your interest rate, the more money you have to pay over the long run.

#7- 10 Areas to Save Money on Your Wedding

http://www.theamericanwedding.com/blog/2012/10-areas-to-save-money-on-your-wedding/

This post may not be relevant to everyone, but for those thinking about getting married soon, TheAmericanWedding.com provides a lot of helpful information. The post contains advice on saving money on the dress, flowers, photography and invitations, among other things.  Very useful information!

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