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Mega-retailer Amazon.com offers competitive deals 24-7, but did you know you can save big beyond the advertised prices? Check out some popular ways – and some little-known secrets – for getting more for your money on Amazon. [Read more…]
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Ask your extreme couponing friends to name some of their favorite stores for huge savings, and you’ll hear Target over and over.
With nearly 2000 stores in the U.S. alone, Target is a major player in the discount retail space. In addition to low prices, Target boldly offers customers a wide array of tools intended to save them even more money at the register.
Here are nine no-fail methods for keeping more cash in your pocket at Target. [Read more…]
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Mega-retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has it all. For many people, it’s the first store that comes to mind when looking for home goods, décor, furniture, baby gear, storage supplies, and dorm room fixings. If you’re getting married or having a baby, it’s likely you’ll set up a registry with this popular retailer.
The great news is that Bed Bath and Beyond adores couponers. Here’s a look at the many ways you can save on your next BB&B purchase. [Read more…]
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If you’re a Drugstore Game fanatic, you know that the major arenas for savings are Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS. To make the game even more challenging, savvy shoppers have to adopt to dramatically different savings programs and policies at each store. (Check out my definitive guides to saving at Walgreens and Rite Aid.)
If you’re craving information on how to land big savings at CVS, here’s the ultimate guide you need.
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With more than 4500 stores nationwide, it’s likely you’ve got a Rite Aid in your neighborhood.
The world of Rite Aid is in a state of flux. In the last couple of years, Rite Aid has eliminated some of its popular savings programs, introduced a new rewards program, and made plans to be acquired by mega-retailer Walgreens. (How coupon policies will change at that point is anyone’s guess.)
Maximizing your Rite Aid savings means having the latest information on the chain’s policies and best practices. And winning at the Drugstore Game with Rite Aid requires a whole different playbook from the one you’d use at competitors like Walgreens.
Here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]
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The Drugstore Game is addictive.
Never heard of it? Whenever you visit the drugstore, you challenge yourself to buy the items you need for as little as possible – or even without paying a dime! Every drugstore has its own set of policies that determines exactly how you can (and can’t) play the game there.
Walgreens is one of the leading drug stores in the country to which deal-hungry shoppers flock for big savings. Whether you’re new to shopping at Walgreens or you’re an experienced bargain-hunter looking to up your game at this popular retailer, we’ve got all the information you need to start saving big today. [Read more…]
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With more than 1,000 stores and over five decades in business, Kohl’s is a powerhouse of a department store. It’s also a couponer’s dream. If you’re looking to up your game in saving on apparel, home goods, and accessories, cash in with these easy, money-saving tips. [Read more…]
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If you’re like most new parents, your first two emotions after a positive pregnancy test are excitement and paralyzing fear. You’re having a baby . . . but you have no idea what you’re doing! You’ve got just nine months to figure out not only how to keep your kid alive but also what gear you need to make that happen.
Before you find yourself in a frenzy buying everything at Babies“R”Us, check out these 7 tips for saving big bucks on your baby. [Read more…]
Before our son was born, my husband and I took a hard look at our schedules.
We thrived as a couple holding down full-time jobs, but we wanted to carve out more time together as a family of three. We wanted to find more balance than our busy schedules allowed while still enjoying the personal and financial benefits of employment in our chosen fields.
After weighing our options, my husband and I made the decision for me to seek a part-time schedule.
According to an article on WorkOptions.com, the quickest (and arguably the most reliable) way to get that coveted part-time, professional schedule is to get that arrangement in your current place of employment. Making that dream a reality means convincing your company of the merits of your part-time plan.
Here are some tips for navigating that corporate road: [Read more…]
The supermarket is ripping you off.
In less time than it takes you to drive to the store, pick up some staple food item, and return home, you could have done all of the prep work to make it yourself – and for a lot less. Some of these items (like croutons, baby food, and yogurt) may seem mysterious and difficult to create at home, but they are fast and near-foolproof to create in your own kitchen.
As a bonus, yours will probably be tastier than what you could pick up at the store . . . and you will save a ton of money without spending a ton of time.
Here are seven foods that you can make super-fast and easily at home on the cheap.
Read the rest of my recently published blog post on Money Pantry!