Paying for big ticket items is always hard on the pocketbook. But you can save money if you consider purchasing the display model.Be sure to check that the display model is still under warranty, has all of the parts and instructions, and is in working condition. Be very cautious if the item is sold "as is." It may have issues you can't see.You may also want to consider scratch-and-dent items. I saved $50 on my refrigerator because it had a tiny dent on the lower right … [Read more...]
Coupons and Privacy: Can They Co-Exist?
A reader recently told me that she wasn't able to print coupons from Coupons.com because her antivirus software said that the printer software was spyware. I also learned that others have had similar problems.I have read the privacy policy, and while the site does track quite a bit of information, they don't install spyware or adware on your computer. And neither does SmartSource, although I've heard similar gossip about them. I've used both of these services for years and … [Read more...]
How Much Are Your Coupons Costing You?
We all know that coupons can save you money. The Coupon Council estimates that Americans save approximately $2.6 billion each year by clipping those coupons. But unless your friends and family are giving you coupons, there's still a cost involved. Here's a breakdown of the common places to get coupons and a rough estimate of what they cost you. Friends and Family. Free - if they don't lay guilt trips on you when you get really fabulous deals. Companies. Free. But you are giving them … [Read more...]
Save the Receipts for Your Gift Cards
My husband loves obscure music. For his birthday, I bought him a $10 iTunes gift card so that he could pick out whatever he wanted and I wouldn't have to listen to it!Rather than gently scratching off the code on the back of the card with a coin (as suggested on the card), he used the serrated edge of a pin he got for being a member of Rotary years ago.He scratched the code right off the gift card. Rather than face me rolling my eyes at him, he took the matter into his own hands, and … [Read more...]
Saving on Bras and Underwear
It's frustrating to spend money on bras and underwear that hardly anyone sees when it wears out so quickly. Yet, I've found that having nice undergarments just makes you feel better about life in general. So here are a few tips for saving on bras and underwear: Use gift cards to purchase your undergarments. Whether you've earned them from your rewards credit card, MyPoints, doing surveys, or Swagbucks, it's a way to treat yourself without sucking cash from your regular budget. Know how … [Read more...]
No Coupons? No Problem.
There were no coupons in the Sunday paper this weekend. ACK!Never fear, the Northern Cheapskate has some coupons and freebies for you!Coupons.com has a great selection of printable coupons. Just click on the blue box on the right-hand side of this page to see all that they offer. These coupons are typically a higher value than the ones in your Sunday newspapers.Join A Full Cup and you'll have access to an extensive searchable coupon database. You can even search by type of coupon, so it's a … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Coupons Clip Into Your Free Time
One of the challenges of living a frugal lifestyle is finding the time to do things that save you money, such as clipping coupons.It doesn't take long for a well-intentioned bargain hunter to get overwhelmed by their own coupon binder.Here are some ways that you can save money with coupons without having them take over your life:Print your own coupons. You can print coupons from SmartSource, RedPlum and Coupons.com. I highly recommend visiting the searchable coupon database at A Full Cup for … [Read more...]
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