Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps. ThredUP bills itself as the “largest online consignment & thrift store.”

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 13, 2015

Shopped at CVS this week. I was excited and I went shopping. So bascially I got everything for free + overage for next shopping trip. My bill before coupons was $35.57. Last week I had $26 CVS Money and one 30% off coupon that was in my email box, that gave me $1.07. I had $9.00 in ‘Free Money’ at CVS.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

We ALL love shopping! However, when you go shopping, the retailers know how to convince the shopper that you don’t just want their awesome stuff , it is the fact they are convincing the shopper that you need it. It depends on the shop. And we ALL want to save money! In many ways, most shoppers look left but turn right.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. Want to lower your grocery bill? It’s mind-blowing…Well, not really, but it is very effective. Ta-Da: A spiral notebook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Don’t be loyal to any particular brand, and do some comparison shopping. That’s impulse shopping and most of us do that.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As mentioned, Upromise is a shopping portal, similar to Rakuten. Anytime I shop online, I log into Upromise to see if that business offers cashback on purchases. If they do, I click on the “shop Now” button on Upromise, make my purchase and in a few days, the cashback is put into my Upromise account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Window shopping is a challenge. What we found while window shopping. We set up an in home meeting with the Marvin guy and my hygienists spouse to see what they had to offer for our window shopping. We’ve signed on the dotted line – new windows and doors for our 1985 built home! Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Gasoline, groceries, drugstores, restaurants – you name it, my Amtrak card gets used to pay the bill. Pay recurring bills with the card. If you have recurring monthly bills, use your rewards card to pay them all automatically. If you have recurring monthly bills, use your rewards card to pay them all automatically.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Read: My Ebates (now Rakuten) Review.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 21, 2020

Many of these applications allows us to save money without clipping coupons, unlock your rebate and shop. Either way, it’s a great way to save money on our grocery bill. Other applications are as easy as scanning a receipt to earn points, rewards, gift cards and more. Continue reading Money Savings Apps That You Should Have!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I got my internet bill reduced I noticed that the price had gone up, so I got on a chat with the Verizon rep. It’s more expensive than grocery shopping, yes, but less expensive than takeout! So, when I saw someone offering a bag of silver Christmas balls, I said, “Yes please!” Somehow, an $18.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

3. Pay your bills automatically. Since you’ll be working on improving your credit anyway, one of the best ways to ensure that your score goes up is to make sure that you pay your bills on time every month. That way, you’ll be able to reduce the amount you spend every month on repayments. 4. Make the Most of Rewards.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 29, 2024

70%, 80%, 90% How much of your bill the insurer will pay after you’ve met your deductible. 100, $250, $500 How much of your vet bills you need to pay before the insurer starts reimbursing you. 70%, 80%, 90% How much of your bill the insurer will pay after you’ve met your deductible. Broader coverage than most other plans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2014

For instance, when I go to an auto body shop, how am I supposed to know when a price quote should raise a red flag? Even at the doctor’s office, my bill never appears to follow any kind of pattern. I wonder if it has something to do with billing the largest amount possible to the insurance companies. Asking Questions.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 5, 2012

I love hearing about your shopping success stories! Reader Dawn sharred this shopping haul she was able to get at Fry’s this week. You can check out the Fry’s Coupon Match Ups for the week and let me know how you do on your next shopping trip! New to couponing and want to learn how to saving off your grocery bill?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Going out Black Friday shopping was a tradition in our family for years. In fact, you can apply many of these tips to any big shopping day out! Check these things before you shop. If you’re shopping in the store, get an early start. As much as you may enjoy shopping with your kiddos, they must stay at home.

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Simply CVS

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If you have signed up your CVS and other store loyalty cards at Upromise to help save towards college or pay off college bills, you can link their e-coupons to your cards each month and if you purchase that product the amount of the coupon will go directly into your Upromise Account. [If Here is a list of the September 2011 Upromise coupons.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Soo, I logged onto Lands’ End to take advantage of a sale, and I found several marked-down tees that would fit the bill. Well, I paid something like $140 for my first pair, from a local running shop, and when I looked up the link for you guys recently, I noticed that they were on sale on the Altra site for $112.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2013

Online shopping screams for a credit card transaction. If you pay with bills, no one will know what you are buying. Luckily we were there and covered his bill. Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You? Credit cards are handy in a lot of situations. Credit transactions are somewhat protected. It is a privacy issue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills. You could be paying over the odds if your bill is based on estimated readings. Cutting Your Electricity Bills. Shop around.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

If you do end up taking your own pack lunches, you will need to shop sensibly and plan your meals. When you go shopping, to stay extra eco-friendly, you should invest in a durable shopping bag or a few bags to carry your shopping. Your utility bills will look less daunting and you will be reducing pollution too. .

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Review Your Bills. When was the last time you shopped around for homeowners or auto insurance? This is a great time to perform an audit to review your bills to see if you’re paying too much. Bills to review this spring: homeowners insurance. Are You Paying Too Much? auto insurance. life insurance. phone service.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Electric Bill. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Electric Bill. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. This translates into lower bills each month, and you are even more sustainable. This has led to a smaller grocery bill, even though food costs more out here. The result has been that we have been able to support locally-grown food, on top of saving money on our bill.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Today we’re going to review our bills to find out if we are paying too much and if we can get a better price. So pull out the following bills and make some phone calls to the competition to find out if better rates are available. Bills to review: home owners insurance. auto insurance. life insurance. phone service.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit of shopping. Americans will spend about $900 on holiday purchases** and unfortunately, many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. Christmas is coming!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

Switch to direct debit and paperless billing. Organizations are getting greener and more waste conscious so many will reward you with money off by switching to direct debit or paperless bills. By reducing your thermostat by only 1 degree you could cut your bills by 10%. It’s less effort for them too. Turn your thermostat down.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Yes, please!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 4, 2015

Shopping Local Farmer’s Markets to Save. When we are talking food, nothing beats fresh, which is why I love shopping local farmer’s markets. Plus, shopping local helps local businesses in your community and state. Although some take credit cards, it is just easier to deal with cash, especially small bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? It is POSSIBLE. I can NOT stress that enough.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. This is when I’ve made all the mandatory payments, such as my mortgage and utility bills. I do my bulk shopping at the end of the month, so I don’t have to spend too much of my weekly $300 on essential purchases.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Many of them don't make a living wage and depend on tips to pay their bills. I am usually happy to hit up a coffee shop, but even that can add up. I am happy to go out a little less if it means I can tip a little more. Being a server is hard. I know I couldn't do it.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 30, 2014

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

Although we certainly enjoyed the spring like days and I won’t mind the heating bill. 1) When was the last time you comparison shopped for insurance? Related Reading: How to pay for your quarterly and yearly bills. I’ve been testing drugstore brands and Noxzema jumped out at me when I was shopping.

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