buying in bulk

Entertainment Value: Start a Frugal Club

Posted January 20, 2009 - 18:51 by Tisha Tolar

Frugal Living

As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it. Think about it – are you too busy for your friends? Do you find yourself dealing more with the social lives of your kids than you do yourself? Well, thinking outside of the box, you can change all of that and have a blast at least one night a week, while still saving money.

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Bulk Buying 101

Posted October 14, 2007 - 08:12 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

Bulk spices

While I’ve been developing this article for a while now, Philip Brewer’s recent article on bulk purchase investment returns really kicked things into high gear. Most of us have known for some time that purchasing in bulk provides decent financial returns. Now, with Philip’s excellent analysis of the potential percentage rates, you may be more motivated than ever to get started with large quantity purchasing. The problem? Bulk buying sounds way simpler than it actually is. Where do you store it? What does it make sense to buy in bulk versus small quantities? It’s enough to make your eyes cross and your brain start to feel pickled, particularly if you’ve never shopped this way before. What’s more, it’s far from the sexiest financial subject matter out there, which can make it very difficult to analyze and apply to your personal situation. Here’s a nuts and bolts article covering what I see as the five major areas of consideration.

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