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Save Cash: Shopping Outlet Malls
I don't remember when the addiction started. Let's go with age 16. It was when I first understood the value of a dollar. Not that a dollar was equivalent to 100 pennies, 20 nickels, 10 dimes or four quarters, but the value of a dollar I earned myself. That seven dollars and change meant me working, teaching dance lessons for 12 unruly three-year-olds for exactly one hour, not a second over.
Which Stores Have the Best Layaway Plans?
Nothing irks me more than hearing the sweet familiar sound of jingle bells before the trick-or-treaters have rounded the street for their Halloween candy. It's the first week of November, people! Nothing like rushing the holidays. As annoyed as I was that someone was already singing the off-key tune about mistletoe, I couldn't ignore it. The holidays are quickly approaching, and commercials, advertisements and even the radio are doing their best to not let you forget.
Save Cash: Email Subscription Coupons
No matter where you go or where you shop, you are likely to be asked for your email address while checking out. You may ignore them, act like the store already has it or graciously whisper "no thanks" to avoid it, but do you realize the kind of money you could be saving by handing it over?
Save Cash: Eating In
Everyone is trying to save an extra buck here and there, so when I went over my monthly budget, I found one of my most unnecessary expenses—eating out. I usually get a pinch of anxiety when examining my credit card statement every month. I expect it’s going to be high, especially after a few shopping trips, but one of the biggest surprises I find is how many times I see charges to restaurants. It really adds up, especially if you are eating out more than three times a week.
Save Money at a Credit Union
Is your bank charging you new fees to access your money? Here’s why you should consider a credit union and how to make the switch.
