Posted October 14, 2009 - 07:00 by Jabulani Leffall
Some well known mainstays of Corporate America have decided not to wait for an official recovery but to sell the idea of it to you. Can we collectively as corporate citizens and consumers think our way out of a downturn?
Posted October 13, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer
I pay almost no attention to "deals" sites. I scarcely even read the lists of deals here on Wise Bread. There are several reasons, but they pretty much come down to two things: I don't have the time, or the money, to pay attention to deals.
Posted October 5, 2009 - 07:16 by Linsey Knerl
We’ve often joked that Craigslist is a haven for unworthy junk and hopeless cast-offs, but in my experience, it has proven to be a time and money-saving resource that I regularly use for finding amazing deals and solid bartering opportunities. Here are the basics of how it works and the tools that can give you the advantage in buying only the best!
Posted September 28, 2009 - 07:00 by Lynn Truong
Frugal is in and couponing has become trendy. Coupon users are no longer scrooges but sages, wisely spending by saving. Here are a list of 50 great deals and coupon sites dedicated to serving savvy shoppers like you, and a few tips on using them efficiently. If you haven't joined in on the action, there's no better time. Save now -- no clipping required.
Posted July 16, 2009 - 12:00 by Paul Michael
Despite the coupons and the special offers, the major supermarket chains are not cheap. You find a deal now and then, but on the whole they really don’t give you great value for money. Farmer’s markets are good for deals and fresh produce, but they only appear once a week in my area. But for great produce any day of the week, at silly prices, my local Asian market is unbeatable.
Posted June 5, 2009 - 08:30 by Linsey Knerl
Awhile back we invited small business owners to share how a membership to Sam’s Club may help them save money in this tough economy. We received great feedback from many small businesses, but only ONE got the prize and a chance to share their experience in a post on Wise Bread. Hear how much our winner really saved, and some more tips for keeping a business (or home) more affordably with our own bulk-buying methods.
Posted May 28, 2009 - 19:09 by Tisha Tolar
The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for navigating the thrift stores and consignment shops in your area.
Posted May 25, 2009 - 08:37 by Myscha Theriault
I understand we all need to make a buck. I also understand that the folks in charge need to make decisions about things such as price hikes and product locations according to whatever their marketing and sales gurus are telling them. But three standard events that occur at basically every grocery store on a semi-regular basis throw me for a loop every time.
Posted May 14, 2009 - 10:50 by Tisha Tolar
We can all relate to going into a store for “just a few things” and wheeling out a shopping cart loaded to the brim of things you really didn't need but called to you all the same - “BUY ME!” Each of us may have fallen victim to an impulse buy (or many) over their lifetime but fear not – those stores pay marketing gurus top dollar to make sure you can resist those buys so it's not entirely your fault. But there are some things you can do to fight back.
Posted May 10, 2009 - 11:15 by Myscha Theriault
You know that final hurdle in plastic bag transition I've been trying to jump? The one I was going to initiate with leftover bread bags? Well, I was able to make the full leap to fabric this weekend with over a fifty percent savings. Turns out the answer was in the children's aisle at Jo Ann Fabrics. Wanna know how I finally got my bulk bin groove on? Keep reading.
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