Just got back from the Target store empty handed. This is the third time I caught myself on using a different approach to shopping. Two shirts on sale for $11.99 each got my attention, I decided to try them on and went to the fitting room. While looking at myself in the mirror, I began [...]
I found an excellent tip from Michigan’s most frugal mom: When you do your grocery shopping don’t forget to take a calculator with you. Here is why – with all the sales and special offers leaping off the shelves, it’s tough to decipher what is actually a good deal. It takes only a little extra [...]
Stats from my recent poll showed that most of you are interested in the grocery coupons. There are some experienced coupon clippers who already saving tons of money. I want to share this good short video I found for those who just starting or thinking about saving with coupons.
When was the last time you checked rates for your car insurance? I do it every 6 month. I love Geico company, but 2 years ago I switch to Progressive because they had a better price. Now I am back with Geico. I picked up the phone and called them. I said that I was [...]
Came across this interesting story about man Suelo in Utah, who 9 years ago decided to stop using money. He just quit it, like a bad drug habit.
“When I lived with money, I was always lacking,” he writes. “Money represents lack. Money represents things in the past (debt) and things in the future (credit), but [...]
1. A Little Homework
2. Choosing the Right Store
3. Eat First
4. Coupons, Rebates, and Frequent Shopper Programs
5. Store Brands – Try it, You May Like It
6. Setting Limits on Impulse Buying
7. Comparison Shopping
8. Beware of Marketing Strategies
9. Learn to Be a Label Reader
10. Watch the Scanner
Read description for each one at About.com
And get the most from your grocery bill
“Coupons are like free money – as long as they don’t motivate you to buy a bunch of stuff you don’t need or that is still expensive with coupons. Here?s where to find coupons”
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“…What follows is a list of 100 more steps to take. Each of these tactics are simple little moves you can make to improve your financial situation. Some of them take just a few minutes, others might take an hour or two, some of them require a bit of regular effort, but they?re all incredibly [...]
A typical American family with two young children spends an average of $14,000 a year on child care, which is almost a quarter of its annual income, according to the U.S. Census bureau.
In a recent national survey, 75 percent of families say in light of the current economic downturn, they’re looking for ways to scrimp [...]
I took my son out this morning and we have visited about 5 different garage sales. It is fun, I love garage sales. Last week I bought 2 month old tomtom GPS for $40 ($450 Retail value). I could easy sell it on ebay and make a profit, but I have decided to keep it, [...]
