Save Money by Planning Ahead

Money Saving Ferret — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:34:13 +0000

First Direct state, after conducting a survey, That cash rich britons are wasting over £2000 a year by not planning ahead. The Survey of 1,000 adults reveal that 71% said they regularly fail to plan ahead on their spending. More details of the survey here.

Here are some ways you can save money by planing ahead.

thetrainline.com claim that you can save on average 43% by buying your train ticket from them in advance.
Airplane tickets are cheaper when you buy them in advance and so is airport parking. Check your baggage allowance and weigh you bags before you set off to avoid any unnecessary weight penalties. If your bags are just over the limit it could be cheaper to take some items out and buy them new at your destination rather than pay extra baggage fees.
Check online what offers are on at the supermarkets before going shopping to be sure you don’t missout on any great deals. Here are the offers pages for morrisons,
Anticipate thirst and hunger. Make packed lunches and pack yourself snacks when going on day trips. refreshments at theme parks and the like are crazily expensive and so is food and drink at services stations. Buy multi-packs of crisps, chocolate bars and drinks from the supermarket and take them with you when you go out instead of buying refreshments out.
Research big purchases online before you go out shopping to get the best deal. Search multiple retailers and compare prices including the shipping charge.
Stop at cheaper petrol stations when passing them, don’t let yourself run low so you need to go to the nearest petrol station to fill up which could be more expensive.
Fill up your car when going on long trips to avoid the need to stop at an expensive service station.

If you can think of more ways to save money by planing ahead please share them in the comments.