My friends are amazed by the deals I find. Sometimes that’s a compliment and sometimes it means I accidentally left a clearance tag on a birthday present (yep, happened this weekend with a .30 cent price tag; thankfully my friend T is very understanding and has a good sense of humor). Some of my deals just come about through persistence (if you hit the Goodwill twice
How to Prevent Overspending by Using a Prepaid Credit Card
One of the most commonly recommended strategies to prevent overspending is to leave your credit cards at home and only carry cash. Once the cash is spent, it’s impossible to make more purchases. The problem with this is that cash is easily lost or stolen, and there’s little hope of ever getting it back. How A Prepaid Card Can Help
30 Budgeting Tips for Students: How to Save Money without Making Yourself Suffer
If you are a student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Even if you’re lucky enough to have scholarships or generous parents, you still need to be responsible and live within your means. Living on a budget is not the fun part of college. However, you will be grateful you made the effort if you have a healthy bank account and good credit when
Grocery Stockpile: How To Build It And Save Money
Building a grocery stockpile is one of those topics that divides money-conscious shoppers. Some shoppers feel that a grocery stockpile is a use of time and money that could be better spent or saved elsewhere. Others feel that having one is a hedge against rising prices or last-minute emergencies. I’m on the side of the “others” because I stockpile, but I do it well. Eight steps to
12 Crazy Things I Do To Save Money
I share 12 crazy things I do to save money. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Six ways to spring clean your finances
This spring don’t just focus on having a squeaky clean home. Like your closets, your finances also need an overhaul and these six steps will help you keep your financial life in order. http://www.bargainbabe.com
A budget for a new college grad
My little brother just graduated college in December and landed his first “real” job two weeks ago. When I asked him if he had a budget, he said “Don’t worry, Uncle Peter and [cousin] Sean already called me and told me to save money every month.” Living frugally really IS in my blood! Hehehe. To help my brother follow through, I created a sample budget
Preparing for the Holiday Season
Advance planning is a great way to stay on budget during the Christmas holidays. http://www.bargainbabe.com