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Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Jason White
Personal Finance, Shopping, Budgeting
Growing up, I stayed with my grandparents during the day on summer breaks from school. Our mid-mornings were usually spent casually watching The Price is Right. Maybe those Showcase Showdowns ingrained something in my frugal memory bank, because my family now enjoys a grocery budgeting game with similar rules.
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Posted 2 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping
A favorite retailer of households across the country since 1902, JCPenney can have some stellar deals for those in the know. Like most stores, JCPenney has a method to its markdown madness. Read our best tips for saving from around the country!
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Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago by Jabulani Leffall
Personal Finance
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger up and stretch your imagination as well as your weak American currency. Have some fun while you're at it.
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Posted 8 weeks 11 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
Deals and Coupons, Deals, Coupons, Shopping
Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products are fabulous, but the prices don’t always fit my tight budget. This weekend, they are offering free shipping on all purchases (no minimum required), and dozens of too-good-to-be true deals. Check it out!
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Posted 9 weeks 4 days ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips, Shopping, Health and Beauty, Food and Drink, Cars and Transportation
Do you know which is more expensive: one gallon of gasoline or one gallon of orange juice? How about one gallon of glue? Read on for a comparison of the price gasoline and other fluid substances we consume and see if you still think gas is expensive.
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Posted 12 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips, Shopping, Lifestyle, Budgeting, Real Estate and Housing
Since I got married people have been constantly asking me two questions. One is, "are you pregnant yet?", and the other is "are you going to buy a house?" One day I told someone that I do not want to afford a house right now and he asked me what I meant, and I told him my reasons why I should not buy something just because I can afford it now.
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Posted 12 weeks 5 days ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Freebies, Deals, Coupons, Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting
Right now Safeway is having an event called Savings Rally which lasts until February 26th. The deal is that you get a dollar off coupon for buying a number of items off a list of 2000 participating items. If you buy 25 or more items you will get a coupon for $20 off the next purchase. If you buy 20 to 24 items you get a coupon for $10 off the next purchase, and if you buy 10 to 19 items you get a coupon for $5 off on the next purchase. Read on for my story of getting a carload of groceries for $13.
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Posted 14 weeks 1 day ago by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Health and Beauty
Have you ever paid more than you normally would for something when you are trying to cheer yourself up? A recent study showed that a group of people who were sad offered almost four times more money for a bottle of water than a control group. Read on for more information about the "misery is not miserly" phenomenon.
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Posted 14 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Consumer Affairs
Want a deal on a Dyson, a jogging stroller, or a jewelry armoire? What if I told you that it could be on sale at your local Target for 75% off, and there is little chance anyone else knows about it? In addition to the fantastic finds on the end caps of most aisles of your local Target store, there are fabulous hidden deals to be had for those of us who really want them.
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Posted 14 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Shopping
For those of you in the New England area of the United States, the Hannaford grocery chain, otherwise known as Shop and Save, will likely already be on your shopping radar. For those planning on relocating here, or looking to save some bucks while traveling, here is a breakdown of some of the awesome deals to be found there.
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Posted 15 weeks 17 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
Green Living
Usually, when I review a product, I choose one item. Since I was looking for eco-friendly soap products in general however, and these guys have an entire line of things that help out with healthier grey water, I gave them a call.
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Posted 16 weeks 6 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Shopping
Some stores are just loaded with deals. If you’ve never heard of Swedish giant Ikea, you’re missing out. Bonus? They have numerous store locations right here in the U.S. While it’s definitely one of those places you’ll need to “keep yourself in check” for, there really are some great deals to be had. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Posted 24 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Consumer Affairs
It has officially begun. My four-year-old has tuned out the real world in favor of loud Saturday morning commercials advertising the best of must-have toys. Every new ad has him wide-eyed and drooling. Only once each has ended, does he break the gaze of the TV long enough to look at me and shout, “I WANT THAT!” Determined to do something to show my son that he was far from lacking in his possessions, I developed a system that every parent should consider before the holiday season gets too far underway.
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Posted 26 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Shopping, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
Those of you looking forward to this year’s holiday shopping season with a little apprehension, anxiety, or dread can take heart in a new way of thinking. The always financially-savvy (but personable and warm) Mary Hunt of DebtProofLiving has followed through on her promise to simplify your seasonal spending and put meaning back into Christmas.
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Posted 31 weeks 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Consumer Affairs
Today I received a notice that Picturebug is going out of business. Who is Picturebug? I’m not sure. But if you have pictures with this service, you may be handing over some cash for those precious pics.
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Posted 33 weeks 19 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
Deals and Coupons
Buying toys for the holidays? Take advantage of additional Amazon savings, by using this unadvertised rebate!
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Posted 33 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Shopping
While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I bring you my reasons for sticking with Amazon.com as my online retailer of choice.
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Posted 33 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Budgeting, Shopping
My wife and I never worry about buying something with the fear that it may go on sale. And there's a good reason for that. It's called the "price adjust" and it's an almost ironclad guarantee that you'll never get burned by prices going down.
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Posted 36 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
Lifestyle
Registering for all the newest baby gadgets can be a blast, but it also can be a financial strain on you and those that you have on your wishlist. While it may seem that “baby posh” is the way to go, it makes more sense to invest in some basic baby staples that you can use in a practical way. Here are some of the best ways to save money when you’re expecting:
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Posted 36 weeks 6 days ago by Nora Dunn
Shopping, Credit Cards
This tip is so easy and simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it already. All you need is a plastic bag and some water, and your impulse credit card purchases will be a thing of the past.
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