Finding food that is both healthy and affordable can be a big challenge, and one that can result in people buying the less healthy options purely because they might be cheaper. This great post on Wisebread lists a whole host of foods that can all be bought for $1 per pound or less, so you can be confident that you’re eating things that are good for you without spending a small fortune in the process. Check it out and see if you can find some options that suit your tastes and your budget!
Before we get to the posts, we are excited to announce that we are joining the Yakezie Challenge! This is an exciting challenge with some awesome blogs so it should be fun. You’ll also find other Yakezie members’ posts in our weekly roundups since the content is great! This week, among some other great posts from the personal finance blogging world that impressed this week, includes fellow Yakezie member Rainy-Day Saver:
- Get Better Auto Insurance, Better Service and Better Savings by Following These Steps. This post offers tips on getting a good deal on your auto insurance by being prepared. [Rainy-Day Saver]
- Cheap Wedding Ideas on a Small Budget. Wedding costs can easily spiral out of all control unless you decide to put a cap on things. This post offers advice on planning a wedding for no more than $700 – without making massive sacrifices. [The Digerati Life]
- Financial Advice for Recent Graduates. If you’ve recently graduated from college and don’t feel like you’ve got a good handle on your finances, this post offers some useful advice to stay out of trouble. [The Dollar Stretcher]
- Shopping for the Best Savings Account Interest Rate. Not sure how best to go about tracking down the best place to stash your savings so you get the best return? Have a look at this post for some tip tops. [Good Financial Cents]
- How Safe is Mint.com? The Security Questions Worth Considering. Ever wondered how safe your financial details are with Mint.com in comparison to bank security systems? This post discusses how Mint.com measures up. [Money Ning]
- The Secret to Getting Out of Debt: Forget Snowballs and Interest Rates. When it comes to getting yourself out of debt, the usual elimination methods can be unsuccessful. Instead, increasing your income can be an ideal way to get your debt paid off faster. Get some inspiration through this post! [Frugal Dad]
- Turn off Your Air Conditioning and Save Summer Money. Looking for ways to save money during the summer months? Get some tips here. [Consumerism Commentary]
- Earning More Money: Finding the Right Idea. What is the biggest obstacle that’s stopping you from earning more money? If it’s hitting on the perfect idea that is proving a stumbling block, this post offers some advice to help you choose a money-making route that works for you. [I Will Teach You to Be Rich]
- Coupon Basics: Learning the Lingo. Want to take advantage of coupon deals and offers but not sure how to make sense of the terminology? [Deal Seeking Mom]
- Central Europe Travels: Transport on a Budget. If you’ve got plans to go to central Europe, check out this post to see ways you can make some savings when getting around. [FruGal]
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