how to STOP paying retail.
Being frugal– or as I prefer to call it, shopping strategically, isn’t complex or complicated. It’s simply being aware of how much you’re spending on items– and ensuring that you buy only when items are at their absolute *lowest* price– and stocking up on items when they’re at that low price.
This strategy works for EVERYTHING from food to toiletries to clothing, and everything in between. But how to start? Well, let’s start slowly as to not overwhelm you. You DON’T have to do EVERYTHING– even if you just do a little– say shave $10 per week of your grocery bill and nothing else– you’ll still have saved $520 in just one year. If you manage to save $20– then you’ll have $1040 more at the end of this year– save $50/week– now we’re looking at $2600 of savings. Not too shabby, eh?
Here are some favorite posts to get you started. Check back often as I’ll keep updating this page as more ideas and “lessons”, if you will, are added:
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Dollars and Sense:
Biggest myths about frugal shopping– and why they’re WRONG
Five simple things that ANYONE can do to spend less and save more
List of ideas LARGE and small how to save money
Can you be fashionable and still save money?
Dollars and sense.. it all adds up!
Price Adjustments: go get your money back!
How to ALWAYS pay sale prices: rainchecks
Save your gas, ask for a price match!
All about coupons:
Coupon Organization
Where to find coupons for the things you need
More ways to find coupons
How to save money on meat, dairy, produce and other perishable staples
How do you know when a sale is REALLY a deal?
Food/Dining Out/Recipes:
Cheap, fast AND good: get dinner on the table
Additional ideas for getting dinner on the table
Some favorite sauce, marinade and dressing recipes
Restaurants where kids can eat FREE
Prescription Savings:
How to save money on prescriptions
Jodi~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
jodi@hiddenauction.com
http://neverpayretailagain.blogspot.com/
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