I completely agree. Amazon Prime is totally worth it and when you shop on Amazon they give you several options of the same item from different vendors so you can comparison shop right there in one place. Its been a huge savings for us as now I buy a lot of household items through them. Free shipping and best bulk price, can't beat that! I even bought my membership when they had a special last Fall and lowered the price from $99 to $67! (The student membership is even cheaper.) Its a win/win!
I'm not much of a thrift store shopper, but I do use coupons all the time. My favorite coupons are the ones you get when you move -- those housewarming coupons from the post office are usually the best!
My favorite thrift store find is a full PB Kids nursery bedding - crib sheet, bumper, and pillow (yeah I know about bumpers and pillows for a baby) for $10. It didn't even look used. And it's amazing how expensive that stuff is new. It costs more than my pima cotton queen size bedding.
I love to find brand new clothes at thrift stores. I frequently shop at thrift stores and get excited to find top brand names for really cheap. Sometimes I can find good shoes as well. I also find most of my son's clothes at thrift stores because they are really cheap there.
Mine averages out to about 828, and it may not be anything much these days, but I am proud of it. It does give you a sense of worth in this ethicaless world of ours...
I totally agree with everything, but the debt snowball. Yes, you are right about the numbers showing that the debt snowball might not be the fastest way to get out of debt, but the idea is to encourage people to stick with it. If they see debts dropping off then they are encouraged and get excited about paying off debt, which will lead to success. If they are stuck for a long period of time on a high interest debt, they are more likely to abandon ship because they don't see anything happening. The debt snowball is effective because it boast momentum and keeps people interested in getting out of debt. Besides it worked for me and millions of others that bought into the idea of being debt free.
This has happened to me. Lost my drivers license somewhere along the way and realized it the morning of my flight. Scrambled to the TSA website and they do give directions on what to do. I got through with an expired Passport and two credit cards. They did ask a few questions about residence, car driven etc. It was nerve wracking but they were pretty accommodating and understanding...I am sure it happens fairly frequently.
I recently applied for a credit card at Filene's to
receive 20% off the selling price of an item in turn my Credit score Went down 17 points originally my score is over 800 I have a payment history Of 100% I recently payed the new card off and payed 2 other card off with O balance the what can I do to bring my score back up
Oh honey, the "side hustle" is not a "distinctly Millenial concept". The phrase may be--but folks have been selling crafts, walking dogs,babysitting, selling Tupperware...all manner of extra jobs....for many, many years. Ask your parents about it.
I find so many great things at thrift stores, but right now, I'm ridiculously happy about a hand crocheted NUN in full detail that I got for 50 cents! Did I need it? Nope. Does it add a smile to my face when I see it sitting on my desk? You betcha!
I shop at thrift stores all the time, for all sorts of things, but I really like it when I find something that I hadn't thought about looking for there. For example, I wanted to get some perler beads to try and melt down, to make earrings out of them, and I ended up finding a big bag of them for 99 cents at the thrift store. That would have cost me at least $5 at a regular store.
I shop at thrift stores all the time, for all sorts of things, but I really like it when I find something that I hadn't thought about looking for there. For example, I wanted to get some perler beads to try and melt down, to make earrings out of them, and I ended up finding a big bag of them for 99 cents at the thrift store. That would have cost me at least $5 at a regular store.
Books are usually a great deal as well as wooden furniture and small kitchenware like tea kettles. I also have found super cheap, gently used baby clothes and gear for friends' baby shower gifts.
But how do they treat their employees though? I've heard stories of Whole Foods and Amazon treating them very poorly with Whole Foods staff expected to come to work when very sick and workers on the shop floor treated as 'slave labour'. Also Amazon puts customers onto the Prime delivery service without asking their permission and then sends them a considerable bill a month later unless the customer remembers to opt out.
I found some Japanese fashion magazines for 50 cents each. I bought them all!
what ID is expected from young (under 18) travelers?
My favorite thrift store finds are the odd little chachkies that I really dont need but bring a smile to my face.
I totally agree with you.
I like these ideas but some of them are for older people. If you're a city girl then you would understand.
I completely agree. Amazon Prime is totally worth it and when you shop on Amazon they give you several options of the same item from different vendors so you can comparison shop right there in one place. Its been a huge savings for us as now I buy a lot of household items through them. Free shipping and best bulk price, can't beat that! I even bought my membership when they had a special last Fall and lowered the price from $99 to $67! (The student membership is even cheaper.) Its a win/win!
I'm not much of a thrift store shopper, but I do use coupons all the time. My favorite coupons are the ones you get when you move -- those housewarming coupons from the post office are usually the best!
My favorite thrift store find is a full PB Kids nursery bedding - crib sheet, bumper, and pillow (yeah I know about bumpers and pillows for a baby) for $10. It didn't even look used. And it's amazing how expensive that stuff is new. It costs more than my pima cotton queen size bedding.
I love to find brand new clothes at thrift stores. I frequently shop at thrift stores and get excited to find top brand names for really cheap. Sometimes I can find good shoes as well. I also find most of my son's clothes at thrift stores because they are really cheap there.
Mine averages out to about 828, and it may not be anything much these days, but I am proud of it. It does give you a sense of worth in this ethicaless world of ours...
I totally agree with everything, but the debt snowball. Yes, you are right about the numbers showing that the debt snowball might not be the fastest way to get out of debt, but the idea is to encourage people to stick with it. If they see debts dropping off then they are encouraged and get excited about paying off debt, which will lead to success. If they are stuck for a long period of time on a high interest debt, they are more likely to abandon ship because they don't see anything happening. The debt snowball is effective because it boast momentum and keeps people interested in getting out of debt. Besides it worked for me and millions of others that bought into the idea of being debt free.
This has happened to me. Lost my drivers license somewhere along the way and realized it the morning of my flight. Scrambled to the TSA website and they do give directions on what to do. I got through with an expired Passport and two credit cards. They did ask a few questions about residence, car driven etc. It was nerve wracking but they were pretty accommodating and understanding...I am sure it happens fairly frequently.
The best thrift store find I have purchased to date is two pair of Frye boots at 2.50 cents a pair.
what sort of questions should i ask them?
I love thrifting and have found so many good steals! I recently got a giant light up snowman for $20! I was really happy. lol
I recently applied for a credit card at Filene's to
receive 20% off the selling price of an item in turn my Credit score Went down 17 points originally my score is over 800 I have a payment history Of 100% I recently payed the new card off and payed 2 other card off with O balance the what can I do to bring my score back up
My daughter has found great brand handbags at a resale/thrift store geared towards college students and teens
I found a really cute sweater once.
Oh honey, the "side hustle" is not a "distinctly Millenial concept". The phrase may be--but folks have been selling crafts, walking dogs,babysitting, selling Tupperware...all manner of extra jobs....for many, many years. Ask your parents about it.
I find so many great things at thrift stores, but right now, I'm ridiculously happy about a hand crocheted NUN in full detail that I got for 50 cents! Did I need it? Nope. Does it add a smile to my face when I see it sitting on my desk? You betcha!
Clothes and books! I like the consignment and 'nearly new' shops too and have found some great finds there.
I shop at thrift stores all the time, for all sorts of things, but I really like it when I find something that I hadn't thought about looking for there. For example, I wanted to get some perler beads to try and melt down, to make earrings out of them, and I ended up finding a big bag of them for 99 cents at the thrift store. That would have cost me at least $5 at a regular store.
I shop at thrift stores all the time, for all sorts of things, but I really like it when I find something that I hadn't thought about looking for there. For example, I wanted to get some perler beads to try and melt down, to make earrings out of them, and I ended up finding a big bag of them for 99 cents at the thrift store. That would have cost me at least $5 at a regular store.
Books are usually a great deal as well as wooden furniture and small kitchenware like tea kettles. I also have found super cheap, gently used baby clothes and gear for friends' baby shower gifts.
But how do they treat their employees though? I've heard stories of Whole Foods and Amazon treating them very poorly with Whole Foods staff expected to come to work when very sick and workers on the shop floor treated as 'slave labour'. Also Amazon puts customers onto the Prime delivery service without asking their permission and then sends them a considerable bill a month later unless the customer remembers to opt out.