Frugal has become fashionable during the recession, as many cash-strapped families find no shame in clipping coupons- in fact, thriftiness is a popular conversation topic these days. According to a coupon-processing company Inmar, the use of electronic discounts and coupons more than doubled in the first half of 2009, compared with the same period last [...]
The Cheap Chica and the Coupon Diva joined forces and went on a shopping trip to Macy’s… with their combined skills they ended up with some great bargains- and saved over $200! They work as a team- the Cheap Chica gives us style tips and the Coupon Diva keeps the total under $100 with her [...]
Hershey’s online store is shutting down July 31st due to costly distribution and state-taxing issues. Now, all items on their website are discounted 25%.
Alice.com is a new website that launched today- you can purchase all of your household essentials and shipping is always free! Since manufacturers are selling directly to consumers, you’ll get some great deals. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2009/db20090622_048199.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_companies–
Twitter is not usually the first place we go to look for travel deals, but maybe it should be. A number of airlines, travel agencies, and hotels are offering a set number of deals, so if you follow these agencies and keep close tabs on their “tweets” you might score yourself a great deal! http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2009-06-19-twitter-deals_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Buying a new car? You could be eligible for a tax break even if you are from Delaware. The Obama Administration announced yesterday that for states without sales tax, the document fee for registering a title on your new car will be tax deductible. To qualify, there are some income requirements and the car must be purchased [...]
Yesterday, the City Council gave the OK to allow consumers to demand a 50% discount if they find expired non-prescription medication, milk, eggs, or baby formula on the shelves. Now that’s a reason to take a closer look at what your local grocery store is selling! http://www.philly.com/philly/business/personal_finance/20090610_Council_committee_OKs_discount_for_expired_goods.html
Getting great deals on paint, cabinets, light fixtures, hardware, refrigerators, furniture- you name it, AND giving back to the community? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! The Habitat HomeStore is a huge retail outlet with a wide variety of items and the profits fund Habitat Homes in our community. You can [...]
Want to give back to your community AND save money on your grocery bill? Well now you can- 2 hours of volunteering a month will get you a box of groceries valued at $50.00 for just $20.00. The program is called SHARE and the best part…everyone is eligible. To find a location near you [...]
A shopping trip that could lead you to a new life? That’s exactly what Career Wardrobe is doing for many women who are working hard to find a job in this difficult economy. Not only do they give you a free outfit to prepare you for your job interview, but they also offer educational seminars, [...]
Spending money wisely, from home repair to shopping
