Posted September 30, 2008 - 20:39 by Andrea Dickson
With everyone trying to stretch their dollars further these days, it makes sense to take care of the things we have, rather than buy replacements. This goes for clothing as much as anything else we own and use on a daily basis. Use these tips to help extend the life of your clothing.
Posted September 29, 2008 - 08:48 by Myscha Theriault
Let's face it. Nobody likes to pour money down the drain during the best of times. With money as tight for everyone as it is right now, getting the most bang for your buck is even more critical. This article details three clothing oriented money drains I used to buy, why I no longer do, and what I buy instead.
Posted September 29, 2008 - 06:35 by Myscha Theriault
Wanting to celebrate your inner fashion diva, a night out with the girls, and a great deal to boot? Now you can have all three with Dress Barn's V.I.P. shopping program. Read on for details.
Posted August 27, 2008 - 13:17 by Andrea Dickson
I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to sell us the same thing in a new box. Surely we know better than to fall for gimmicks like the insult to intelligence that I recently spotted in my local grocery store.
Posted August 15, 2008 - 08:16 by Linsey Knerl
Shopping on the cheap is difficult sometimes, but the right combo of pricing and availability can keep your place fresh and your wallet full. Take advantage of these seasonal sales geared towards college students – but beneficial for everyone!
Posted July 27, 2008 - 19:10 by Linsey Knerl
There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That Aren’t.” Here’s why I disagree, and how I’ve successfully cashed in where others have walked away.
Posted July 16, 2008 - 14:57 by Andrea Dickson
They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the emotional trigger - something that causes you to react in a way that is self-defeating and/or dangerous. Do you know what your bad-spending trigger is?
Posted May 25, 2008 - 20:35 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Want to support artists, artisans,and the little guy while making your gift purchases? Need a new dress for summer but don't want it to look like everything you've just seen at Target? Want to buy hand-dyed yarn, and notecards? Etsy is the eBay of handmade items. Check 'em out.
Posted May 15, 2008 - 14:40 by Jason White
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.
Posted April 29, 2008 - 07:46 by Linsey Knerl
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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