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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Shopping – Find out what to buy in May before heading out shop this month. (DealsNews)
Get paid – Learn how to get a raise or job promotion at work. (MoneyCrashers)
Identity theft - A dumpster diver allegedly stole identities of victims by reassembling paper shreds. Read what an expert suggests you do to protect yourself. (LA Times)
Life insurance – Our blogger friend Kelly shares tips to figuring out how much life insurance you need. (The Centsible Life)
Bad service – Have you been getting the run around from a company? Here’s how to get even for poor customer service. (Time Moneyland)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Save money this month by only purchasing items you need from the best buys in March list below. I included items from the Consumer Reports‘ sales calendar plus others I’ve seen on sale around this time.
Gas grills – Their a bit cheaper because of the low temps, but the prices for these are on the rise as the days become warmer. Research last years models to avoid paying the steep prices on new models.
Almost as memorable as the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning is the familiar feeling of walking through your front door a few days later, exhausted after emptying out bags full of clothes that either don’t fit, or you wouldn’t even consider wearing to bed. Intrinsic to Christmas is the January shopping that ensues.
Christmastime consumers are easy targets for retailers when it comes to the January sales. It’s a time of feeling generous, festive, indulgent, vulnerable and hungover: a combination that hardly makes for wise and rational decision making. This is the time that savings accounts surrender to sales, aka the post-Christmas binge.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If the holidays didn’t wreak havoc on your finances, you’re in for a good shopping season. Below I share four items to shop for in the month of January to save money.
Bedding and bathroom linens - This is the time of year I stock up on new bedroom and bathroom linens. Many stores will begin competing to sell you sheets, comforters, towels, and pillows during their so-called white sales. Expect prices to keep on dropping. I share tips to
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
December savings – Here’s a list of items to buy in December to score major deals. (Financially Fit Yahoo)
Giving gift cards – Seven ways to make the most out of gift cards. (MSN Money)
Where to find coupons – Three ways to find and use coupons for fresh and natural foods. (Second Act)
Save money on Christmas – How to spend almost nothing on gifts this year. (Wisebread)
Keep warm on a budget – The weather outside is frightful so here are seven ways to stay warm this winter. (MainStreet)
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Free shipping day is Dec. 16!
There is scant time to finish your Christmas shopping online! Most retailers require online purchases to be completed by Dec. 16, 2011 to guarantee Christmas Eve delivery.
If you do not finish your online shopping by tomorrow, you have two options.
1. Pay a ton for expedited shipping.
2. Fight the crowds at the mall, then package your gifts, wait in line at the post office, and pay for Priority or Express shipping.
If you shop tomorrow, thousands of online merchants – 2,339 to be exact – are participating in Free Shipping Day. What that means is that these 2,339 merchants all offer free standard shipping AND guarantee your gifts will arrive by Christmas. Some have minimum spend requirements, others don’t. Most allow dollar off or percentage off coupons on top of free shipping, which is hot.
If you need gift ideas, check out the 10-day Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide for unique gifts, electronics, gift card deals, and a lot more.
If you are having a hard time coming up with a gift or finding a good deal, let the Bargain Babe solve your holiday dilemma.
When you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase by shopping through Ebates. Don’t leave money on the table!
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Are you having a hard time finding a great deal on a particular present?
Can’t think of what to buy for your _____?
Not sure where is the best place to buy a particular gift?
Struggling with how much to spend on a friend?
Unsure how to cross everyone off your list without going over budget?
Need help setting a Christmas and holiday shopping budget?
Let the Bargain Babe figure it out! Ask your question by leaving a comment and we will respond within 24 hours, if not sooner.
Bzzzt. Kills flies with this fun $5 gift!
Unique and quirky is the theme of the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide Day 6. We’ve also suggested electronics gifts, gifts at Sears, kids’ toys, mens’ shavers, and gifts for teens. Coming up are gifts for men and women. We’ll finish the gift guide on Dec. 9 with a roundup of the best overall gifts.
Don’t forget to enter to win a $100 Sears gift card as part of the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide! ENDS TODAY, DEC. 5!
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At the beginning of the month I like to consult the Consumer Reports sales calender, which tells me what things are good to buy this month because of sales, overstock, and seasonal changes in merchandise. Up this month:
- camcorders
- indoor furniture
- outdoor furniture
- swimsuits
Early July is an especially good time to buy a swimsuit because stores are marking them down but there is still a lot of selection. Wait until August and the suits are mismatched and only XS and XXL are left. On tap for August:
- air conditioners
- backpacks
- dehumidifiers
- lawn mowers
- outdoor furniture
- snow throwers
