The sales circulars are full of great buys on groceries, electronics and more just about every week, but running around to all of those stores to snag the bargains can be a drain on time and gas. To avoid that inconvenience, stick to your local store and employ a price-matching strategy.What is … [Read more...] about How to save with price matching
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How to create and organize the perfect gift closet
Doesn’t it always seem to happen that you find the perfect gift for someone in July, but their birthday isn’t until November? You decide not to buy that perfect gift, then come November, you have no clue what to get that person. If you had a gift closet, you could go ahead and purchase that item in … [Read more...] about How to create and organize the perfect gift closet
How to find military discounts year-round
Editor's note: Please follow this link for an updated version of this story! Read Military Discounts available year-round.Stores know it’s good for their image to be patriotic. They also know that the military men and women who serve our country are potential shoppers who deserve a break, not … [Read more...] about How to find military discounts year-round
Lowe’s offers 10% off coupon to first responders
Lowe's will offer a new 10 percent discount coupon for eligible first responders in the home improvement stores nationwide and on Lowes.com Oct. 22 through Oct. 24, in recognition and appreciation for their service.The discount for first responders is a first for the company, which already … [Read more...] about Lowe’s offers 10% off coupon to first responders
How to find high-quality clothes for less
There is a point in every young woman's life when she looks at her wardrobe and realizes a majority of her clothing is simply inappropriate for adulthood. I've had a couple of wake-up calls.There was the time right after college while I was getting ready for work in the morning when I thought … [Read more...] about How to find high-quality clothes for less
6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
When you have a kid, the cost of birthday party gifts can quickly add up. There’s no reason, however, that you have to spend a lot of money on birthday presents. Remember that old adage about how "it’s the thought that counts?"This is especially true for first birthday party presents, as the … [Read more...] about 6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
Many products you buy come with some form of warranty — whether it comes as part of the purchase or you pay for an extended warranty at the time of purchase. Some companies even offer a free lifetime warranty (sometimes called a lifetime guarantee). Because these companies stand behind their … [Read more...] about How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your second, third or fourth job may involve a different culture and style than your past job did. How do you dress for the job without breaking the bank?Follow your leader The … [Read more...] about How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
Earn cash using the Ibotta app to shop
The word is spreading about Ibotta, a popular app that lets you receive rebates when you shop, so we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to get started. If you have an smartphone with iOS or Android you can use Ibotta. (There's also a browser extension to use when shopping … [Read more...] about Earn cash using the Ibotta app to shop
Real men use coupons
As a human with an XY chromosome, I know there's definitely a stigma to men using coupons. I remember when I first started using coupons after college. I desperately needed to start paying off those credit cards I foolishly maxed out — mostly on bar tabs, concerts and much-too-expensive … [Read more...] about Real men use coupons
The smart shopper’s guide to Black Friday deals 2021
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. These dates stick in our minds as the best time of the year to get a great deal on anything we want to buy. The truth is that while many retailers offer great prices – and maybe even their lowest prices of the year – on certain items during Thanksgiving and Cyber Week, … [Read more...] about The smart shopper’s guide to Black Friday deals 2021
Secrets to clothes shopping at Marshalls, Ross and T.J. Maxx
Do you have a closet full of nothing to wear, but can't spend a ton on a new wardrobe? It's time to head out to a discount department store, like T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Ross. Bargain hunters can find name-brand clothing at these nationwide retailers, as well as shoes, accessories, health and … [Read more...] about Secrets to clothes shopping at Marshalls, Ross and T.J. Maxx
Entertainment Book is going all-digital for 2022
The Entertainment Book, which contains hundreds of 50% off and BOGO coupons for local restaurants and attractions for cities across the U.S., is going to be all-digital starting in 2022. If you have a 2021 Entertainment Book, your coupons are all still good until December 31. After that, however, … [Read more...] about Entertainment Book is going all-digital for 2022
Apps that can help you shop for cars
If you are in the market for a new or used car, these car shopping apps will help you find the best deal and save money. What I love about these hand-held tools is that you can use them to find a better price than a dealer is offering you even while you are inside the dealership, and use that to … [Read more...] about Apps that can help you shop for cars
Train yourself to say ‘no’ to impulse buys
Once, an impulse buy was a candy bar at the supermarket checkout. Now, with TV shopping channels and easy Internet shopping, big-ticket items can be an impulse buy, too. Credit cards make impulse buys of big-ticket items even easier, and nowadays, we’re inundated with retail opportunities that set … [Read more...] about Train yourself to say ‘no’ to impulse buys