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Goals, shopping enthusiasm, and timing

Managing your money and putting a priority on your goals sometimes means giving up “extras” in the short term.  How can you do it without feeling like you are depriving yourself of the fun of spontaneous shopping? First – try the obvious – don’t shop!  However, if you are out with friends and stumble onto […]

Great Website for Easy Shopping

Here’s another great resource to save time during your holiday shopping this season! If you don’t feel like even leaving the house, visit ShopItToMe.com and sign up to receive e-mail alerts for when items your interested in go on sale! ShopItToMe.com is a great resource for clothing items for everyone on your list. ShotItToMe.com  keeps […]

New Resource to Compare Prices While Shopping

Check out this new resource while trying to save during your holiday shopping. Twenga is the newest way to compare prices in store; see an item you want to buy and compare its prices at other stores without having to leave and run all over town! Twenga is an application available to iPhone users, but […]

Save Money on Black Friday Without the Rush

Do you want to save money on Black Friday but avoid the rush? Here are some tips to help you avoid the hustle and bustle and still save some cash, whether you decide to participate in Black Friday shopping activities or stay in! Visit the stores you want to shop at ahead of time. Check […]

Coupons: Get Over it and Use Them!

If someone was to give you $10 or $20 extra a month, with no strings attached, would you take it? Why wouldn’t you? Well, I believe that not nearly enough people are taking advantage of the “free” money that stores and other organizations are giving away in the form of coupons. For some, it can […]

Unexpected Expenses You Can Count On: Week 2 of a 4-Week Discussion

Expense 2-Gifts: Have you ever said to yourself- “No, I can’t afford to buy that gift.” It is human nature to please others and more often than not, we are going to buy that gift for someone we care about. Gifts are sporadic and unpredictable. You may forget someone’s birthday or wedding shower until the […]

Be An Organized Shopper

Want to save on your grocery bill? Who doesn’t! And while clipping coupons are an obvious solution, some of us are not able to manage the process well. If you are coupon-challenged (as I am), consider these quick tips: · Try to grocery shop once a week – and on the same day each week. […]