Quit Wasting Your Money , on These Things.<br />As inflation continues to send the <br />prices of everyday items soaring, <br />it's imperative to budget your finances.<br />Over time, even the most conscious consumers might find themselves <br />the victims of money traps.<br />Here are some common money <br />traps and how to avoid them:.<br />Bank Fees.<br />Charges for withdrawals, out-of-<br />network ATMs and monthly service <br />fees from your bank add up.<br />Charges for withdrawals, out-of-<br />network ATMs and monthly service <br />fees from your bank add up.<br />But they don't have to. Per Bankrate, <br />almost 50% of checking accounts in the <br />United States don't charge maintenance fees.<br />But they don't have to. Per Bankrate, <br />almost 50% of checking accounts in the <br />United States don't charge maintenance fees.<br />If you feel overcharged at your current bank, don't hesitate to find a new one.<br /> Unused Subscriptions.<br />A recent study found almost <br />70% of US consumers throw <br />away money each month on <br />subscriptions they don't use.<br />The culprit? Signing up for free trials <br />and failing to cancel services when <br />the trial period ends.<br />That’s an easy way to chuck money out the window. , Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews, via CNN.<br />Wasted Food.<br />According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, almost 40% of food <br />in the United States goes uneaten.<br />According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, almost 40% of food <br />in the United States goes uneaten.<br />Check your refrigerator before heading to the grocery store and plan your meals around the food you do have
