Archive for the ‘Spending and Saving’ Category:

4 Things You Can Do With Your Expired Groupon Deals

{ Posted on Apr 03 2012 by Sandra Parker }
We’ve all seen some of the amazing deals we can get from Groupon, but many of us end up buying deals we simply don’t want or have time to use. According to Yipit, a site that collects data regarding the ...Read More »

How to Maintain Separate Bank Accounts as a Married Couple

{ Posted on Mar 31 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
When my husband and I were married in 2003, we transitioned to a joint bank account. It seemed like something we were supposed to do; plus, we had received a bunch of money as wedding gifts. As it turns out, ...Read More »

What to Do If You Win the Lottery

{ Posted on Mar 30 2012 by David Quilty }
I have admitted it before and I will admit it again – occasionally, I play the lottery. Not with any real expectation of winning, of course, but just for the fun of it and the “what if” tease that comes ...Read More »

How to Use Walgreens Register Rewards – Save Money & Get Free Items

{ Posted on Mar 29 2012 by David Bibby }
I have a veritable gold mine of groceries and toiletries sitting on a street corner just a few blocks from where I live. It’s called Walgreens, and nearly every time I leave the store, I do so with numerous free ...Read More »

How to Plan a Bridal Shower on a Budget – Ideas & Checklist

{ Posted on Mar 29 2012 by Rebecca VanderMeulen }
Being a bridesmaid costs an average of $1,695, and of that total, $400 is spent just throwing a shower for the bride. This includes buying a gift, costs for the event, and traveling to the shower. However, it’s not necessary ...Read More »

CVS ExtraCare Rewards Card – Maximize Savings with ExtraBucks

{ Posted on Mar 28 2012 by David Bibby }
If you’ve ever shopped at CVS, you might have heard this question: “Do you have a CVS card?” I never understood the usefulness of this free card until I signed up for one. Now I use my CVS card regularly ...Read More »

CVS ExtraCare Rewards Card – Maximize Savings with ExtraBucks

{ Posted on Mar 28 2012 by David Bibby }
If you’ve ever shopped at CVS, you might have heard this question: “Do you have a CVS card?” I never understood the usefulness of this free card until I signed up for one. Now I use my CVS card regularly ...Read More »

CVS ExtraCare Rewards Card – Maximize Savings with ExtraBucks

{ Posted on Mar 28 2012 by David Bibby }
If you’ve ever shopped at CVS, you might have heard this question: “Do you have a CVS card?” I never understood the usefulness of this free card until I signed up for one. Now I use my CVS card regularly ...Read More »

5 Tips to Save Money at the Hair Salon and Make Your Haircut Last

{ Posted on Mar 26 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
For me, heading to the hairstylist is practically a form of therapy. My stylist lives in my neighborhood, so it means a couple of hours in the chair, dishing about our friends and talking about life in general. Since it ...Read More »

Splurge or Bargain? Making Fashion & Clothes Shopping Affordable

{ Posted on Mar 09 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
Part of what makes a great wardrobe is having lots of choices and plenty of changes. Even a person with the most extensive closet in the world probably gets sick of wearing the same outfits over and over again, which ...Read More »