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August 7, 2013 at 12:30 pm #321266
Melissa Burnell
8/7 Budget101 Challenge Question: What is the Most Money saving-tip that you ever received or learned? Feel free to elaborate!
In case you’re wondering what you’re playing for… The winner of Today’s B101 Challenge will receive an Amazon Gift Card (The Amount is a Surprise!) and this challenge expires aug 8 at 10pm
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August 7, 2013 at 1:11 pm #441386
notUrAvgBear
The best money saving tip I ever learned was how to make my own laundry sauce/detergent. We were buying tide laundry soap for $17 a Month which is $204 a YEAR. Since we’ve been making the laundry sauce, I’ve made enough detergent to last a year for about $5.
That was the single easiest, best money saving tip I ever read online.
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August 7, 2013 at 1:14 pm #441387
Virginia
Give it a few minutes thought — you might find something else you really do need and not have the money to get it, as you have already spent it on something you really do not need. (Just because you have checks left in your checkbook doesn’t mean you still have money in your bank account!!) Thanks; Virginia
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August 7, 2013 at 1:38 pm #441384
zoeyandwires
To stop buying a bunch of different products to deal with germs, wounds, acne, and various other things and invest in a big bottle of tea tree oil! it has so many uses. it has helped clear up so many issues for every member of the household plus can be added to any natural cleaner i make.
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August 7, 2013 at 1:47 pm #441381
adavee
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August 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm #441390
Juliea
I converted 2 large trashcans into rain barrels for about $20. I got the cans for free from a local trash company. I use the water collected to water my ornamental plants, outside planters, and house plants.
My summer water bill has dropped by half.
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August 7, 2013 at 2:06 pm #441391
BaconEater
Basically, if you’re making $7 an hour and something costs $25- is that item worth 3.5 hours of your life? Because that’s what is cost you to have that item. Even at my age now, when I go to make a purchase I stop and ask myself it that item is worth those hours of my life that I’ll spend working just to obtain it.
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August 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm #397906
PattyOkfour
The bet money saving tip I ever learned is this new homemade laundry detergent. I had never even thought of making it homemade and the dollar saved!
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August 7, 2013 at 2:36 pm #441392
Wildrose
When you see how many hours it will take to pay for an item, many times it makes the decision NOT to buy easy.
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August 7, 2013 at 2:44 pm #441369
jkpjohnson
Mine would have to be Stacking Coupons (along with a sale or B1G1). My mother never used coupons, I never used them until I was 40 and discovered this site. Now most of our daily personal care items are free or just about free.
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August 7, 2013 at 2:49 pm #441393
wittlesassy
I now live on a fixed income and wasn’t use to saving. I also drop the change in my checkbook to the next dollar, you wouldn’t believe how much you can save there too.
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August 7, 2013 at 3:07 pm #441396
daubjm
I buy the el-cheap-o basic pasta sauce and add my own meat and seasonings to get better than store brand pasta sauce.
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August 7, 2013 at 3:12 pm #441397
myhoodlums4
I found a way to do it without causing me too much stress doing it. over a years time you can save almost $1,600!! ok, so first week you deposit $1.00 second week $2.00, third week $3.00 and so on..by week 10 you will have saved $55.00 week 20 will have $210.00 saved in that acct. week 30 a whopping $465 week 40 is now $820.00 week 50 and you will have $1,275.00 week 56 and you’re looking at a whopping $1,596.00… thanks to one of my nosy kids reading what I had written – I have been advised only my year is an excruciating 56 weeks, the rest of y’all are lucky to only have 52….
which will still net $1,378 you will have saved somewhat painlessly!
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August 7, 2013 at 3:24 pm #441401
Ginger60
8/7 Budget101 Challenge Question: What is the Most Money saving-tip that you ever received or learned? Feel free to elaborate!
In case you’re wondering what you’re playing for… The winner of Today’s B101 Challenge will receive an Amazon Gift Card (The Amount is a Surprise!) and this challenge expires aug 8 at 10pm
Keep adding to the bag until it is full (the size of a gallon freezer bag). Pop the frozen veggie scraps into your crock pot and add water to cover. You can, of course, add other veggies at this time if you wish.
Set the crock pot on low and walk away. It’s great to do this overnight and when you wake up in the morning, the veggies are mushy and drained of their color. Strain and store the stock in clean mason jars in the fridge.
I used to buy organic veggie stock which costs $3 to $4 per package. I’d buy 3 or 4 a week because I make a lot of soups and stews. Now it is completely no cost to me because I am using up scraps!
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August 7, 2013 at 3:27 pm #441402
wittlesassy
Hello again, here’s another way I have found to try and save money ! As a grandmother I find I love to play bingo!!!! some times too many nights a week.
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August 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm #441407
homemaker1
To remove almost any carpet stain, mix a few drops of clear dish soap and water. Apply to stain, using a steam iron and clean white or light colored towel place towel over treated stain. Put steam iron on towel and move every 15 sec. Stain will pick up into towel, be sure to continue to move to a clean area of towel each time you apply iron. you may have to add more water and soap as you steam.
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August 7, 2013 at 4:07 pm #441408
Barbara109
Homemade gifts. Start with a basket, a vase or a mug…but never buy them at a department store. They are always available at thrift stores. Add a pretty bow and fill them with flowers, candies, baked goods, soup kits, homemade spice rubs and marinades, a magazine with tea and cookies, jams, jellies, homemade bath salts and a nice towel. The ideas are endless,…..and it makes you feel good!
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August 7, 2013 at 4:13 pm #441410
lesleann
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August 7, 2013 at 4:28 pm #441413
Berniecuda
Homemade soap scum remover. A few weeks ago I was trying to get my shower floor clean, not to mention the walls..I used Kaboom, Mr. Clean…nothing worked. I googled homemade cleaners and this is what I found.[/URL}
I didn’t have dawn, so I used my Kirkland dish soap. I sprayed it on, I didn’t wait any time to let it soak, no I used my little blue sponge and wiped it off. The scum came right off the walls with little to no effort. I have a cleaning brush with nylon bristles I use on the floor, I sprayed, used my brush, no effort at all, I couldn’t believe how quickly my shower floor went from a icky yellow to brilliant white. I will never waste another cent on store bought bathroom tub and shower cleaner. -
August 7, 2013 at 4:39 pm #441414
steppingitdown
I’ve learned (and keep learning every day) that if you can buy it in a store, you can most likely make it at home for much cheaper! Food, personal needs, laundry and dish detergent, etc! My next purchase is going to be a sewing machine so I can make reusable “paper” towels!
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August 7, 2013 at 4:45 pm #441415
goforgreen
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August 7, 2013 at 4:46 pm #441416
Becca L
So far the best money saving tip I have learned is making my own laundry soap. I love it!
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August 7, 2013 at 5:24 pm #441424
Danni cyr
I think the best money saving tip I’ve ever learned is to never use change! I frequently shop with cash as that is the best way to know what you’ve got, so when I get change it goes into a jar at home, then after some time I roll it up and deposit it into the savings account. Even if the change due is only 1cent eventually it adds up! I can usually do quite a bit of Christmas shopping out of that savings account!
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August 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm #441420
carolinebock
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August 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm #441421
jessand
The best money saving tip that I have learned is to make homemade cleaning items.. I make my own laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and my own cleaning spray. The detergents use pretty much the same properties plus or minus an ingredient or two and the cleaning spray is super safe and really inexpensive, and it does a better job than actual “cleaning” sprays!
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August 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm #441422
jrodgers
My best money saving tip has to do with paying down debt quickly and paying the smallest amount of interest or service charges. To do this I prioritize bills based on when they start adding interest and charges. This means that I have to read the fine print on my statements. I also have to communicate with my creditors and explain that to assure that their bill receives priority I am making payments more often (your landlord or a very small business may have trouble keeping track of multiple payments, so make sure you talk to them about it first.)
My Medical bills do not have added interest until sixty days have passed, so I break the bill down into scheduled payments and spread it over those sixty days.
Bills that have a higher interest rate, like my student loans or mortgage, may get an additional payment after I have paid at least the minimum monthly payment. This payment is directed specifically to the loan with the highest interest. The idea is that if you pay the loan with high interest more quickly, the amount of your payment that goes to principal increases.
Using this method I was able to pay off all of my credit cards, have minimal month to month accounts, and now I can focus on student loans and mortgage. By paying an extra payment on our mortgage we are 3 1/2 years ahead of schedule on our loan that we took out in 2008.
Because my payments are divided into weekly amounts, there are no more huge fluctuations in my checking account during the month. My daily average balance is a true indicator of the health of my account.
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August 7, 2013 at 6:12 pm #441429
excaliber
YEARLY Price Break Down: Laundry Detergent at $18 x 8=$144, Bleach $2.50 x 4=10, Detergent Booster $3.99 x 2=$7.98,
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August 7, 2013 at 6:29 pm #441435
flutterbye0419
The best tip I ever learned was when I was asked to go to a couponing workshop. I learned how to not only coupon, but I learned how to stack manufacturer and store coupons on the buy one get one free items. I learned that with the correct stacking, I could actually end up with an overage! For example, the Splenda was bogo, I paid like 2.99 for 2 packs, but I had 2 manufacturer coupons for 75 cents each and 2 store coupons for like 1 dollar each, so I ended up with a 50 cent overage (meaning they deducted what I earned in overage from the end of my bill! I acutally got paid 50 cents to buy that splenda)
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August 7, 2013 at 6:37 pm #441437
Butterflymia
Cut up your credit cards and use cash only or debit cards so you can see immediately what you’re spending. Debit cards use money you have not money you wish you had. By doing this, I must stop and think about my purchases.
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August 7, 2013 at 6:43 pm #441439
Vickie78
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August 7, 2013 at 7:13 pm #441440
excaliber
Making my own Laundry Detergent has saved our family close to $300 per year for a cost of $21 and change.
YEARLY Price Break Down: Laundry Detergent at $18 x 8=$144, Bleach $2.50 x 4= $10, Detergent Booster $3.99 x 2=$7.98,Fabric Softener $18 x 6= $108, Laundry Stain spray $12.99 x 3= $38.97. Total of $ 308.95. (We bought laundry detergent every 6 weeks = 8.66, almost 9 containers.) The home made detergent has all of these products in it.I have used a bit over half the amount in 8 months and did all my spring cleaning and washing with it. It will surely last over a year.
Christmas Gifts Under $5.00 – Buying everyone in our extended family (21 and counting) the same thing but in different colors. Slippers for $2.99, Stylish earmuffs 4 for $5.00, Scarves with an Initial came in blue or red 0.75 cents – best deal yet, Candy wreath made with a $1 hoop and candy from after Halloween candy sale .I enjoy wrapping the gifts because I can decorate them beautifully and still maintain the price under $5.
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August 7, 2013 at 7:39 pm #441441
chbranch
I measure a purchase not by dollars and cents, but by how much time it takes me from my family. As a working mom, I feel like I’m never at home and am missing out on so much. So for me, that box of cereal equals 15 minutes away from my kids.
A pair of “beats” headphones is not. Driving a car with no air conditioning in the south outweighs working a whole week just to make a car payment on a new car.
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August 7, 2013 at 7:53 pm #441446
Kduffner
The best money saving tip I was ever given was to base my grocery shopping list off of what I had in my pantry and my Bountiful Basket. This has allowed me to bring my grocery bill from $200 a week to $75 a week.
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August 7, 2013 at 7:53 pm #441447
Linhawn
Plastic freezer bags are washed and reused.
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August 7, 2013 at 7:54 pm #441448
gahuggybear
The best money saving tip came from my father. Debt is a killer. If you have a credit card pay the balance off every month.
I use a credit card that gives back cash bonuses. Last year I earned $870.00 of free money!
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August 7, 2013 at 8:20 pm #441449
excaliber
Making our own cleaning wipes out of Pinesol and water. Each container sells for over $3 and lasts between 2-3 weeks. Pinesol is under $5 for the large container and it made enough to last us a good year.
We eat out once a week whether is Mc Donalds or Beni Hanas taking turns choosing the restaurant and respecting the choice. Eating a $2.00 huge slice of pizza at Sam’s may or may not be part of this agreement as this is a very tasty pizza.If it is the weeks choice for eating out we order a large one and bring it home for $10. This pizza is so big we always have left overs.
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August 7, 2013 at 8:36 pm #441453
Urallee
The best money tip I ever got was to quit work and be a stay at home mom–no child care, no work lunches, fewer clothes needed, fewer shoes, no office “showers”, and other gifts for almost unknown people, no “must contribute” for things I wasn’t interested in, no second car with extra gasoline, insurance, car payment, and general upkeep. It all added up to more than I was making.
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August 7, 2013 at 8:41 pm #441456
tabberz74
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August 7, 2013 at 8:41 pm #441457
fivekds4me
raising 5 kids i learned early on to use coupons,coupons, coupons !!
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August 7, 2013 at 9:33 pm #441459
kasilofcate
The best money saving tip I have ever found is how to clean copper pots or copper bottomed pots. Simply smear ketchup on the bottom of the pot and let it sit OR open a small can of tomato sauce, smear it on the area and let it sit a few minutes. The discoloration will come right off and will leave a shiny finish to the copper!
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August 7, 2013 at 9:51 pm #441463
ideaqueen
The best money saving tip I’ve learned is to use Emergency blankets
(the folded shiney thing you see with camping supplies?) unfold and put up to south windows……..you can still see out, but it’s about 80% cooler with the sun reflecting. One blanket (approx. $2) covers 3 windows.
It saves strain on our air conditioners, it does not have to work very hard, and our electric bill shows how valuable it is.
Everyone I share this with is amazed at how well, how inexpensive, easy to do, I have mine up with scotch tape, just a few places…..and how much they save in electricity costs.i consider it “solar savings”. -
August 7, 2013 at 10:02 pm #441464
oheohs momma
many more times than not I get in the car and go home
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August 7, 2013 at 10:12 pm #441468
sgbutters
@FreebieQueen 320240 wrote:
In case you’re wondering what you’re playing for… The winner of Today’s B101 Challenge will receive an Amazon Gift Card (The Amount is a Surprise!) and this challenge expires aug 8 at 10pm[/QU
my best money saver is vinegar, the thousand uses for cleaning and health tips
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August 7, 2013 at 10:27 pm #441470
lalasporch
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August 7, 2013 at 10:30 pm #441471
rachelkoonce
One of the best tips I have learned to save money is to compare price per quantity instead of buying quality. For example: I went to our local supermarket the other day and was looking at the prices for toilet paper. There was a 4 pack for $.86 and the 36 pack was $15.99.
I started the math and realized that if I buy 9 four pack rolls then I would come out cheaper. $7.74 compared to $15.99.
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August 7, 2013 at 10:53 pm #441476
megami619
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August 7, 2013 at 11:09 pm #441478
bethaliz6894
I would have to say the best advice I ever have gotten is to ‘waste not want not’ all food is used, all leftovers save, both sides of the paper written on, old clothes become rags. the less we toss in the trash, the less we don’t have. I even teach my kids to reuse, reduce and recycle. its a family adventure.
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August 7, 2013 at 11:42 pm #441490
mos
The best thing that I ‘ve done to save money has to do with the menu-challenge that I’ve sent out! Only purchasing from the mark-down bin has clipped my budget! It requires you to think on your feet for planning menus, but with purchasing larger items that are marked down…like a whole chicken to roast…you can plan several meals!
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August 7, 2013 at 11:48 pm #441493
bethaliz6894
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August 7, 2013 at 11:54 pm #441496
bethaliz6894
It wouldn’t let me edit my last post…
I wanted to add
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August 8, 2013 at 12:02 am #441503
Ms Alusa
The very best money saving advice came to me from a very good friend. She had me get a small note book, and keep track of every cent I spent in that notebook. She told me that if I bought a gumball, to write it down, on the page that I had dated for that day. She then instructed me to look at the book, and categorize my purchases, to see where I was spending the bulk of my money. That way, I had it in black and white, and could not argue or rationalize with myself. I knew for a fact how I was spending my money.
The next step, she told me was to sort out Needs and Wants, and mark a legal sized envelope for each of the Needs. Add up the monthly total of what you need for each thing, and divide by how many times you get income for that month. If you have payments due quarterly or annually, then you divide that as well, so that you put exactly the same amount each time you get paid, into that envelope so that when the time comes to pay it, you have it. When you get payed, you are to deposit the money that goes into each envelope into each envelope. If there is no money for “Wants” then you either need to get a second job, or get some kind of training to qualify and obtain a higher paying job, or reduce your needs to allow for some “Wants”. What are you thinking that you need that you really don’t? Perhaps you don’t actually have time to watch 100 channels of T.V….maybe a subscription to Hulu or Netflix would suffice. $9.00/mos compared to $75.00/mos?
Perhaps you don’t need to eat out as often as you do? Maybe you need to pack a lunch when you work or go to school, and set a limit for eating out to once a month or once a week. Are you spending too much on gifts or other entertainment? Perhaps you could make homemade baking or cooking mixes as gifts, or sew some gifts as opposed to gift cards…. Maybe you could read more books from the Library? See what I mean? There are usually things we can cut down on. When we make a budget and stick to it; or change it…but NEVER forsake it…THAT’S THE VERY BEST MONEY SAVING TIP I HAVE EVER RECIEVED AND IT HAS SAVED MY LIFE!
P.S. After you have done this, and get a better feeling for how you want to really run your finances; you can go back to cards and checks if you choose, and if you trust yourself. I personally have kept to the system, because I am a firm believer in “If it isn’t broken, it doesn’t need fixing!!!” -
August 8, 2013 at 12:31 am #441516
MrsPaws
Theses are my top 10…there’s many more, but these are my top tips:
2. Diluting Dawn dish detergent to use in the foaming pump bottles.
3. Same thing with liquid antibacterial hand soap.
4. Freezer cooking. ((Can take advantage of bulk or mark down meat purchases, convenience of partially prepared meals, easy way to use up left overs or to make planned overs, NOT WASTING FOOD, etc…))
5. Crock Pots-a busy person’s best friend! Throw in ingredients, let cook, dinner’s done. 🙂 ((Less money spent on dining out or getting take out.))
6. Coupons!! ALWAYS using them on sales, and esp on B1G1’s! ((Legally and morally))
7. Home made gifts for holidays and special occasions.
8. Making and following a menu plan. ((Great way to use up left over, create planned overs, take advantage of bulk/mark down/ loss leader purchases.
9. Home made remedies!!
10. Home made mixes-Food and Non food.Forgot to add another GREAT one…
Becoming a member here, and reading the great threads on the forum!!!!
I’ve found so much great information here, and let’s not forget the fantastic recipes!!
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August 8, 2013 at 1:31 am #441546
eva0221
My best money saving tip is not to buy all those expensive household cleaners. I use vinegar and water to clean my sinks and surfaces in my kitchen and bath and I also use it for super clear and shiny windows. I also use peroxide to get stains like accidental doggy potty or baby or older adult potty and even wine or blood.
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August 8, 2013 at 2:36 am #441561
barnerhollow
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August 8, 2013 at 2:48 am #441564
asimplehomestd
The best money saving tip I learned was to buy in bulk – but only if you know you’ll use it in time. We’re a small family, so we use our vacuum sealer to buy family packs of meats and divide them up at home into smaller, our-family-sized portions.
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August 8, 2013 at 2:57 am #441565
Dreamcatcheramy
When I learned the value and usefulness of making my own cleaning supplies/laundry soap/fabric softener, I was amazed at how much money was saved. (and how few chemicals you really need to get the job done. When I learned that essential oils were also anti-bacterial, I was thrilled. Tea tree oil is one of my favorites to use. and it only take a few drops mixed with water to clean. And making my own room deodorizer spray using lavender oil, man just knowing it’s natural and no added chemicals is enough for me, but also knowing that it only cost pennies to make….EXSTATIC!
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August 8, 2013 at 3:01 am #441566
Dreamcatcheramy
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August 8, 2013 at 4:25 am #441575
Cindy in DE
Re: B101 Challenge: What’s the Most Money-Saving Tip you ever received/learned?
I learned early in my days as chief grocery shopper to use coupons regularly and to write my check for the full amount of the groceries BEFORE the coupons were used. The resulting ‘change’ went directly into my savings jar along with the rebates I mailed in. One year, I had about $975 saved in that jar!! -
August 8, 2013 at 11:52 am #441599
nani8046k
Thrift stores and garage sales have saved me so much money, from furnitue, to christmas presents, gaming systems complete with games, home decor, kitchenware such as tuppaware and pampered chef for pennies, digital cameras (have found about four of these and all worked, bought them for a coupl of dollars each time and gave ’em to my kids. Now they (12, 9, and7) each have their own camera. No need to use moms. I buy jewelery, sarves, hats, books galore, camping gear, including a 5 sleeper tent, gardening supplies and tools, and one of my faves, clothes!! My style is different and unique, but it looks good and i always have fashionable accessories which I could not afford otherwise.
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August 8, 2013 at 12:22 pm #441603
drea
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August 8, 2013 at 1:37 pm #441618
showlowkathy
Always know your bank balance. One $3 trip to taco bell can turn into enough overdraft fees to equal an entire paycheck.
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August 8, 2013 at 1:40 pm #441619
JoAnnB
The best advice I ever received was from my Mom….. She told me, “No matter how much you have, learn how to live poor.” This means think about every penny you spend before you spend it… Can you buy it cheaper? Can you make it cheaper still? Or, even better, can you live without it?
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August 8, 2013 at 2:55 pm #441625
madelpadel
Always fill up your gas tank when it is at the lowest daily temperature outside (early in the am), the gasoline is denser and you get about 15% more for your money. (learned this from an Exxon-Mobil exec. who attends my church)
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August 8, 2013 at 3:10 pm #441628
teamjethro
The best money saving tip I have found is curing my own ham. It’s easy and you can do it by just knowing how to boil water.
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August 8, 2013 at 5:16 pm #441636
colleenmlove
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August 8, 2013 at 5:36 pm #441646
Cheri2698
Live within/under my means and have no credit cards. Use my debit card to pay bills and cash for everything else.
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August 8, 2013 at 5:46 pm #441647
fihardy
Make sure that if you are going to buy something that it is a “needed”and not a “want” Item,. I want items tend to be used once or twice then left on a shelf. A needed item gets used all the time and will get replaced if worn out.
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August 8, 2013 at 6:04 pm #441627
rjnlin
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August 8, 2013 at 6:35 pm #441642
junekozak
My most money-saving thing to do involves reading. In my home, there are three avid readers (one book or more a week). So, we have a library card which we figure saves about $500/year but the other thing we do is resell the books. For example, at Christmas time we bought our 9-year-old the entire Rainbow Fairy series on Amazon. We bought a used set for one-third what new would have cost us – then after she read them all, we resold them back on Amazon for nearly the same price we paid. Our daughter then took that money to pick out more books. It is almost like we are using the same money over and over again. Really the only cost to us has been the shipping which is about $10 for a large set of books.
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August 9, 2013 at 12:38 am #441706
AnneBeth
The best money saving tip I’ve ever learned is how to make my own cleaners and convenience foods. We don’t buy something unless we absolutely NEED it. That’s how we’ve been able to pay off our house.
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August 9, 2013 at 12:44 am #441709
Armymomof2
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August 9, 2013 at 12:56 am #441714
wc crab
Be content and live within your means.
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August 9, 2013 at 1:02 am #442369
Melissa Burnell
Congratulations to our randomly drawn winner: Drea! Thanks to everyone that took the challenge, we loved your responses and I’m sure others will appreciate all the knowledge you’ve passed along!
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August 9, 2013 at 4:23 am #441735
nani8046k
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August 9, 2013 at 6:29 am #441737
yakgirl2
Make do, use it up, or do without. Also I try to only buy on sale and with coupons.
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August 10, 2013 at 1:53 am #441863
Zonnebloems
Never spend a $5 bill. Put in piggy bank and deposit twice a year.
Don’t use credit cards to buy something on sale unless you can pay it off before paying interest. By the time you finish paying interest, you will find that it wasn’t a big savings at all -
August 13, 2013 at 1:03 am #442236
joyfull2
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August 14, 2013 at 1:45 am #442343
svidal
Don’t buy anything unless you can pay cash for it. My husband and I have spent our marriage like this from day one. Oh you want a new truck. Ride the old one till you have enough for the new one. I can only imagine what we have saved on interest. It has also kept us from making purchases that we shouldn’t. Before we buy we think about how long it took to save the money and then we decide if we really want to spend the money.
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August 15, 2013 at 11:48 am #442428
drea
Thank you so very much for the Amazon Gift Card! There’s an item that I’ve been dying to buy but couldn’t “talk myself into it” and I was able to buy it.
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September 3, 2013 at 2:28 pm #443351
Vicki1947
The Laundry sauce is @1
a close #2 is the Mocha Toffee Coffee recipe at$3.00 a cup I rarely would get
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September 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm #444228
czcoots
One of the easiest money saving ideas that saved us money each year is applying a water heater blanket and turning down the water heater a couple of degrees. A typical water heater cost $500/year to use. You can save up to 10% off your bill with the water heater blanket and between 5-10% off additionally buy lowering the temperature a few degrees (it must be at a specific temperature to kill bacteria, higher than that is just a choice).
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December 22, 2013 at 8:24 pm #446122
peg2012
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December 31, 2013 at 8:47 pm #447346
paperpeople
The best money-saving tip I’ve ever learned is to always check the thrift stores if you NEED something. Wants are one thing I try to avoid 😉 but when you NEED something you can usually find it at a Goodwill, Habitat Store or Humane Society thrift. This way you save money & help a worthy cause.
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January 1, 2014 at 3:33 am #447408
DyanT
In my household it is hands down the “art” of thrift store shopping. It actually took me a few years to perfect it, but I now have a wonderful satisfaction that I know if I need something other than underwear for instance, I will be able to find it for much less than retail if I put forth the effort.
I made a lot of mistakes at first by buying wonderful items that I did not need, but simply bought them because they were such a great deal! If you don’t need it, any price is too much!! -
January 1, 2014 at 4:01 am #447418
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