The previous year was a  tough one as a result of changing economic and political landscapes across the globe especially due to COVID-19. But the year also has opened a lot of new opportunities to help you effectively and efficiently manage your financial health in ways that you least expect. Technology and innovation are two of the best highlights of the year.

It also paved the way for people to save more money and even allow them to do more from market or industry competition, which you may not have thought of so start giving serious thought to your financial wellness. There are a lot of fool-proof ways to save money and here’s how.

 Re-evaluate your savings account

Many banks in Australia have come up with options to waive international ATM withdrawal fees by maintaining a certain amount of maintaining balance. While this may be highly beneficial for frequent travellers who often incur a lot of international ATM withdrawal charges it can also benefit anyone who maintains such an account.

This option gives a two-pronged benefit. It lets you sustain the maintaining balance that forms part of your savings and at the same time, lets you control and minimise spending.

Shop online and avail of discounts

Nowadays, there are a wide variety of special offers that you can find online, especially when several countries have already opened up their borders to tourists and visitors provided health and safety protocols are duly observed. For frequent travelers, you can go online to book hotels and flights at rock bottom rates by purchasing during promo periods.

You can save from around 10% to as much as 70% on special promo flight hotel deals online. Make it a wise habit to plan your vacations or trips ahead of time so you can save money for your slop chest.

There are online apps that can also be downloaded online that offers discounts and special deals when you buy through them. The fun part is, you don’t have to spend on fuel going to and from the supermarket since you can do so from the comforts of your own home.

Subscribe to newsletters

Search the web for the newsletter from niche sites and you can get alerts for special discounts or promotions. Whenever possible, you can set up an email account dedicated solely to newsletters so that you may be able to filter it out and not mix it with your personal or business emails.

Activate Google Alerts

Set up your Google alerts and start filtering your RSS feeds using the most common links that you find useful. Target the companies or products that you patronize often. Configure your Google alert settings for useful search terms and timeframes.

For instance, many airline companies offer short time flash flight sales ranging from a day or two, where you can sometimes avail of very low airfares when you purchase tickets within the promo period. The same thing goes with retail stores so it is best to be in the know and save up more money on your purchases.