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Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 9.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

You can save doubly when you cut down on all those one item stops — you know, you go to the store one day, forget something, remember that you forgot a few things more, and wind up having to stop the next day on your way home from work.  You’re losing money, losing time, and [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 8.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

You didn’t think we were done, did you?  No way, there are literally tons of ways to save when you shop.  For instance, even more than clipping coupons, you need to keep a look out for any specials.  Every store out there has specials offered every single week.  You can find evidence of them in [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 7.

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

This week, we are going to talk about ways you can save in regards to your food itself.  First of all, think about buying frozen vegetables.  Sure, fresh ones are better, and do feel free to get those when you find some you want – but the key is to buy only as much as [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 6.

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Let’s face it, folks.  It’s 2008.  Computers practically rule the world.  They make everything more convenient, especially shopping.  How many of us have shopped for clothes, furniture, books, movies, and music online?  The majority of us, most likely.  If you have, then you know how easy it is to save money that way.  So, it [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 5.

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Hopefully, through the course of this series of money saving tips, we have all come to realize that we can save a lot of money just by being organized.  Think about it — we organize our finances in every other aspect of our lives.  We allot so much money for bills, so much for household [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 4.

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Lists are a good thing when it comes to grocery shopping.  You can benefit from having lists at home as well as taking one to the store with you.  For instance, make up a checklist for your pantry or larder – whatever you call it in your home!  Keep a list of the staples, those [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 1.

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Shopping smart can save you a significant amount of money. You have to do more than clipping coupons, although that can certainly help a lot. One thing you need to do, however, is change the way you shop. For instance, do not jump to buy an item just because you see that it is for [...]