Frugal Bozeman

Rocky Mountain Bank has an offer where you can open a no fee checking account, set up direct deposits and estatements, and earn a $200 bonus. According to the fine print on their website, after 90 business days, you can close your account and keep the $200 bonus. The trip to the bank and direct deposit set up took me a little over an hour to do. The specific terms state: " A $30 bonus will be given for enrolling in eStatements within 60 calendar days of account opening and a $170 bonus will be given if one (1) direct deposit of $500 or more post to the account within the first 60 calendar days of account opening. Direct Deposit examples include payroll, pension, Social Security or other government benefits. Bonuses will be paid within 90 business days after account is opened. "  See the offer for yourself here:  https://www.rmbank.com/checking-accounts

I've noticed some people commenting recently on how libraries are slowly becoming obsolete with the internet, cell phones, etc. While I still value the books in the library, there is an incredible amount of other services, some of which you may not know about. Read on for a list of all the amazing, free stuff at the Bozeman Public Library. Free computer use: The 2nd floor has a Computer Help Desk where you can borrow a Mac (with Adobe Creative Suite), a laptop or use a computer for long periods. Don't forget to bring a photo ID. Black and white printing is $0.10 a page. You can print from your own computer using the Print from Anywhere service too. Fax/Copy/Scan. Scanning is free. Free test proctoring services. This is potentially a creative, money saving way to take any entrance exams you may need. Meeting rooms, including some very large spaces you can use for free for any events that are free and open to the public. You can reserve a meeting space by calling (406) 582...

Sometimes you just need a place to relax and a wifi connection. Here's a list of the price of a small coffee at each of the coffee shops in Bozeman. Remember, a lot of cafes have a discount for bringing your own reusable mug! Cold Smoke Coffeehouse  – $1.50 Zocalo Coffee House  – $1.50 Wild Joe's Coffee Spot  – $1.50 Daily Coffee Bar  – $1.55 Cafe M  – $1.75 Cafe M  – $1.75 Rockford Coffee   – $1.75 International Coffee Traders  – $2.00 Treeline Coffee Roasters  – $2.00 Treeline Coffee Roasters  – $2.00 City Brew Coffee  – $2.10 Ghost Town Coffee Roasters  – $2.50 The Nova Cafe  – $2.50 or $3.00 for "bottomless coffee" Coqui Mountain Coffee  – $3.50 (pour over only  – some of the best coffee in Bozeman if you're looking for a treat ) Some of the grocery stores in Bozeman have seating areas, wifi and their coffee is less expensive than McDonalds: Smiths  – $0.50 (seating area is Ok, but no...

A list I put together of some of the deals on growler refills in Bozeman, MT. MAP  Brewing   – Fill growler and get a $2 pint on Mondays White Dog  Brewing   – $7 growler fills every Monday Bridger Brewing  – $7 growler fill Thursdays between 11:30am –5pm Bunkhouse Brewing   – $3 off growler fills Thursday between 2pm –5pm (fills are normally $8 – 10) Bozone Brewing   – $2 off growler fills Friday between 12 –3pm Outlaw  Brewing   – Fill growler and get a $1 pint on Thursdays Bagels etc.   – $5 growler fills on Friday (open 6am –2pm) 406  Brewing   – Growler fills from $9 every day Mountains Walking  Brewing   – Seems to be on the pricey side...