I haven't shopped at a thrift store, although as a kid we used to shop garage sales and I remember getting my whole 4th grade wardrobe from a yard sale.
I want to love thrift stores, but I rarely find anything great in the way of clothing. Maybe I'm just going to the wrong place? Books, on the other hand...I find piles of them at thrift stores every time!
Yes, I shop at thrift stores and always have. With 3 kids close in age this has saved us a lot of money. We have found amazing deals as well as just basics. We have a fall job with a local Renssaince festival and thrift stores have provided basic skirts and costumes that we have to wear saving us hundreds of dollars.
I shop at thrift stores for most things. It's frugal and good for the environment! Also, I mostly patron Goodwill stores because of their work with the disabled. My brother is both mentally and physically handicapped from a car accident 3 years ago and I like knowing that my patronage will help support him to get a job when he is old enough.
I shop at thrift stores occasionally. I have so much stuff, I'm usually dropping off donations when I go. But I do look around to see if there's something interesting while I'm there.
I love thrift shopping and seek out thrift shops in every town I visit. Regular scores in include cashmere sweaters, Lands End all wool sweaters, and name brand/high cost tops. Husband just got an almost new Eddie Bauer heavy water resistant parka for $8! I don't do pants there as I'm difficult to fit and don't have the patience. Other favorites are vintage serving dishes, wine glasses, etc. for pennies.
Cool list. I agree with a lot of if but, I don't know if a new TV is neccesary, we all have LCD's the technology that is introduced with them seems gimmicky to me. Lol!
I always suggest first that folks shop around Craigslist for an older model machine, preferably a metal one. Those babies are/were workhorses and their parts are still available.
While the idea of a threading system is nice, the time I spend threading a needle is negligible.
What decade are you living in? Overtime doesn't grow on trees and many jobs don't pay for overtime no matter how many hours you work. Earning a raise isn't all that easy either. These days, if you have a job, you're lucky.
I've been doing my own taxes for the last few years. My taxes are fairly straight-forward, but I like using software to double-check myself. Previously I've been using TurboTax but this year switched over to H&R Block.
Great list! Another way of boosting your take-home pay is to earn wellness incentive dollars, if your employer offers them. This may be a once-a-year event for meeting certain criteria or a bonus every month b/c of lower health care premiums. I wrote about these types of bonuses recently: http://www.wisebread.com/get-fit-and-pocket-up-to-1200-with-employer-wel...
I agree. I think it's a great skill to teach children, not only for the money and health issues, but as a fun way to spend time as a family. Cooking at home should be a family event, with everyone helping.
At age 30, you most probably have a grip of many things in life, but 30 is only 30. There are still things to learn and get adjusted to. Starting to plan when your in your mid 20's doesn't seem like such a bad idea. All in all, it's better to start planning earlier than later!
This is a very informative article because who doesn't want to increase their take-home pay? Getting a monthly paycheck for an amount lower than you deserve is frustrating. Thanks for providing practical, easy-to-follow tips!
At 30 you have come to a time in your life when you should be completely financially independent and you are controlling all of your own assets, you should be at the age to where you can save responsibly and not touch certain accounts. Its upsetting to hear that 28% of Americans have no savings accounts at all, I'm only 21 and I have had my savings account since I was 12!
Cleaning the house is a great way to clear your mind. Another thing I always like to do is bike over to my local florist and buy myself some flowers, they help to brighten your home and their fragrance is very soothing. Creation is another great distraction, baking, cooking, painting, crafting. Anything that you can make and track your progress in a short amount of time will give you a sense of accomplishment and productivity.
Luggage is on sale everywhere this month! Online websites that offer outlet prices like Gilt and Ruelala have been selling designer luggage for half off, just in time to get some new baggage to look stylish over a Spring Break vacation!
Great tips. Coming to the realization that your job isn't paying you nearly as much as it should be can be frustrating and difficult and these are the most graceful ways to deal with that. I recently negotiated a raise for myself which I thought would be awkward, but it was actually pretty simple. I thoroughly documented all of my accomplishments and contributions that I made to the company over the past year and a half, presented them, and next thing you I knew I was getting an extra $3 an hour! It may not seem like a lot, but I'm only in college and I feel accomplished making more than minimum wage!
I filed my taxes myself using turbotax online. Sinice I get a free federal return and have simple finances, I don't feel it's worth it to pay someone else at this time.
I haven't shopped at a thrift store, although as a kid we used to shop garage sales and I remember getting my whole 4th grade wardrobe from a yard sale.
I want to love thrift stores, but I rarely find anything great in the way of clothing. Maybe I'm just going to the wrong place? Books, on the other hand...I find piles of them at thrift stores every time!
Yes, I shop at thrift stores and always have. With 3 kids close in age this has saved us a lot of money. We have found amazing deals as well as just basics. We have a fall job with a local Renssaince festival and thrift stores have provided basic skirts and costumes that we have to wear saving us hundreds of dollars.
Marjorie
I shop at thrift stores for most things. It's frugal and good for the environment! Also, I mostly patron Goodwill stores because of their work with the disabled. My brother is both mentally and physically handicapped from a car accident 3 years ago and I like knowing that my patronage will help support him to get a job when he is old enough.
I shop at thrift stores occasionally. I have so much stuff, I'm usually dropping off donations when I go. But I do look around to see if there's something interesting while I'm there.
I love thrift shopping and seek out thrift shops in every town I visit. Regular scores in include cashmere sweaters, Lands End all wool sweaters, and name brand/high cost tops. Husband just got an almost new Eddie Bauer heavy water resistant parka for $8! I don't do pants there as I'm difficult to fit and don't have the patience. Other favorites are vintage serving dishes, wine glasses, etc. for pennies.
Cool list. I agree with a lot of if but, I don't know if a new TV is neccesary, we all have LCD's the technology that is introduced with them seems gimmicky to me. Lol!
I love it
I always suggest first that folks shop around Craigslist for an older model machine, preferably a metal one. Those babies are/were workhorses and their parts are still available.
While the idea of a threading system is nice, the time I spend threading a needle is negligible.
What decade are you living in? Overtime doesn't grow on trees and many jobs don't pay for overtime no matter how many hours you work. Earning a raise isn't all that easy either. These days, if you have a job, you're lucky.
I've been doing my own taxes for the last few years. My taxes are fairly straight-forward, but I like using software to double-check myself. Previously I've been using TurboTax but this year switched over to H&R Block.
Thanks for adding that helpful resource Julie! Sounds like a great way to motivate people to both stay healthy and earn a bit of cash.
Thanks Cami. I agree on your comment about feeling frustrated!
That's an awesome accomplishment Morgan! The way you presented your case sounds spot-on.
Great list! Another way of boosting your take-home pay is to earn wellness incentive dollars, if your employer offers them. This may be a once-a-year event for meeting certain criteria or a bonus every month b/c of lower health care premiums. I wrote about these types of bonuses recently: http://www.wisebread.com/get-fit-and-pocket-up-to-1200-with-employer-wel...
Thanks for sharing Whitney -- images def. help me by showing what the final product is supposed to look like.
I agree. I think it's a great skill to teach children, not only for the money and health issues, but as a fun way to spend time as a family. Cooking at home should be a family event, with everyone helping.
At age 30, you most probably have a grip of many things in life, but 30 is only 30. There are still things to learn and get adjusted to. Starting to plan when your in your mid 20's doesn't seem like such a bad idea. All in all, it's better to start planning earlier than later!
This is a very informative article because who doesn't want to increase their take-home pay? Getting a monthly paycheck for an amount lower than you deserve is frustrating. Thanks for providing practical, easy-to-follow tips!
At 30 you have come to a time in your life when you should be completely financially independent and you are controlling all of your own assets, you should be at the age to where you can save responsibly and not touch certain accounts. Its upsetting to hear that 28% of Americans have no savings accounts at all, I'm only 21 and I have had my savings account since I was 12!
Cleaning the house is a great way to clear your mind. Another thing I always like to do is bike over to my local florist and buy myself some flowers, they help to brighten your home and their fragrance is very soothing. Creation is another great distraction, baking, cooking, painting, crafting. Anything that you can make and track your progress in a short amount of time will give you a sense of accomplishment and productivity.
Luggage is on sale everywhere this month! Online websites that offer outlet prices like Gilt and Ruelala have been selling designer luggage for half off, just in time to get some new baggage to look stylish over a Spring Break vacation!
Great tips. Coming to the realization that your job isn't paying you nearly as much as it should be can be frustrating and difficult and these are the most graceful ways to deal with that. I recently negotiated a raise for myself which I thought would be awkward, but it was actually pretty simple. I thoroughly documented all of my accomplishments and contributions that I made to the company over the past year and a half, presented them, and next thing you I knew I was getting an extra $3 an hour! It may not seem like a lot, but I'm only in college and I feel accomplished making more than minimum wage!
I filed my taxes myself using turbotax online. Sinice I get a free federal return and have simple finances, I don't feel it's worth it to pay someone else at this time.
We are paying a tax preparer because our finances are complicated.