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6 C's to Keep You Frugal While Shopping

Posted May 14, 2009 - 10:50 by Tisha Tolar

Personal Finance

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.

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Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps

Posted September 29, 2008 - 14:10 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Shopping

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Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re hungry”, “look for the no-name brand”, and “avoid the checkout counter displays” are simply damage control.
Here are six tips on how to get in and get out without going over your budget:

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