Savings

Eliminating Money Wasters Can Add Up To Big Savings

January 6, 2012

With the New Year upon us it’s a good time to take a look at what we spend our money on and, more importantly, what we “waste” our money on. Money wasters are goods and services we purchase and don’t use, or fees we pay that are easily avoidable. Some examples of potential money wasters: [...]

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Unwanted Gift Card?

January 3, 2012

A popular gift this holiday season is the “gift card”. What do you do if someone gives you a card to store you don’t shop? Here’s an idea… sell it or trade your gift card so you end up with some value versus none at all. To sell your gift card, visit sites like www.cardcash.com [...]

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Free Shipping Day is Fri., Dec. 16

December 11, 2011

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, there are still opportunities to save money on Christmas shopping. Friday, Dec. 16 is “Free Shipping Day” where many online retailers offer free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas. There are over 1,800 online retailers signed up so far, including some popular stores such as: Kohl’s, Sears, [...]

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5 Money Saving Holiday Planning Tips!

November 4, 2011

With the economy still struggling, here are some ideas to keep the spirit of the holidays without spending too much money. 1) Create a New Family Tradition There are many ways you can volunteer as a family and get in the holiday spirit. Volunteering is not only helpful for the institution you’re working with, but [...]

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Reviewing Your Insurance Policies May Save You Money!

October 7, 2011

One of the biggest savings opportunities can be found in reviewing your home and auto insurance policies annually. You can save money if you shop around. There are many choices when it comes to insurance, such as direct writers (AAA, Allstate, Farmers, State Farm), online discount agencies (Esurance, Geico), and independent agents (InterWest Insurance). When [...]

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Fall Festival of Savings at PetSmart.

September 19, 2011

Fall Festival of Savings at PetSmart is going on now. Save up to 20% on thousands of items. Enter code SALETEN60 for an additional 10% off of $60 or more. Click here for more information. Savvy Saver Girl

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Additional 40% off all Clearance Items at Tuesday Morning – Sept. 9,10,11

September 9, 2011

End of Summer clearance sale is starting this weekend at Tuesday Morning. Find an additional 40% off all clearance items this Fri, Sat, Sun (Sept. 9,10,11), for savings up to 87% off retail prices. Click here for more information. Savvy Saver Girl

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Savvy Saver Girl Shopping Secrets

September 1, 2011

We all want to save money, and those who take action do save money. You can’t just hope to save money, you need to put effort into it. Like most things, the more you practice the easier it becomes. First, you need to retrain your thinking. Understand there is a difference between “needs” and “wants”. [...]

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