For those who aren’t familiar, Sears Outlet is a store where you can buy new items that are discontinued or scratch & dent at discount. They are a fantastic place to go for appliances if you are in the market. We purchased our refrigerator there at around 60% of retail (discounted due to a scratch on the side that is against a wall so I can’t even see it).
To …
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Written by Matt on October 21, 2008
One of the money saving tips I can’t stress enough is to utilize less expensive stores for things you need. Stores like Goodwill aren’t just less expensive for you, the profits are utilized to help your local community. Why get a new shirt for $25 at the Gap, or even $15 at Wal-Mart when you can go get a lightly used one at Goodwill for $5? This is even more …
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Written by Matt on October 20, 2008
I came across an article on the News Times about couponing I thought I’d share. It explains the importance of planning your meals when couponing. Coupons are great for buying non-perishables well ahead of time, but you need some forethought when purchasing perishables. Spoiled food you have to throw out is still a waste, regardless of the excellent deal you got on it!
It’s an interesting read and includes her meal plans for a week (along with the …
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Written by Matt on October 8, 2008
I’m sure everyone is aware of these tips, but it’s easy to get into old habits and forget to practice them:
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Written by Matt on October 7, 2008
I know this is probably obvious to anyone reading this site, but I came across this article at WAPT.com about coupons on the back of your receipts. I noticed this trend some time ago, and every now and then there are some decent coupons back there. A lot of stores are printing additional savings discounts on the bottom of the coupon as well now.
With the economic slowdown, people …
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Written by Matt on October 1, 2008
