Category: Smart Shopping
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Pay Now, Play Later
Putting something in layaway is no different than setting up an automatic saving plan, but it may provide that extra incentive to save if you are in need of a little motivation. Maybe you like knowing the exact TV that is in Sears waiting for you. Maybe you like going into the store an making…
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5 Things You Can Buy Refurbished
People are always looking for new ways to save money and considering purchasing factory refurbished products is a great way to do this. Refurbs may not be the best option for you either because of your comfort level or your desire to buy new, however, they are worth a look.
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Boredom & Spending
As the old saying goes: Familiarity breeds contempt (of people). There is, however, a lesser known variation of this famous phrase (lesser known because I just made it up, feel free to spread it around): Familiarity breeds boredom (of stuff). Boredom can have many negative side effects: dizziness, weight gain, whining, grumpiness, and, perhaps most…
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The Emotional Purchase
Emotionality is frequently the driving force behind an impulse purchase. Will the purchase of a single hat ensure that all a woman’s dreams will come true? Likely not, it was an ugly hat; not to mention, IT WAS A HAT not a magic lantern.
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Paperback Swapping: Books on a Budget
The following is a guest post from Kirsten, FSM (Fiscally Savvy Mommy). Have so many books that you can’t squeeze one more on your bookshelf? Try trading them at Paperback Swap, a book-for-a-book program, where the only cost is postage.
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To Insure Prompt Service – Tips
You may have gotten the cutesy email that explains that the word ‘tips’ is actually an acronym, short for the phrase “to insure prompt service.” Well, stop spreading that rumor, because according to Snopes, it’s not true; and it really doesn’t make any sense if you think about it. Truth be told, I will generally,…