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Another Money Saving Trick at the Grocery Store

by Power SpendingThu Feb 17, 2011 Budgeting
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Yesterday we discussed the tricks grocery stores use to get you to spend more than you should. They use bright colours, the smell of freshly baked goods, and free samples to get you to part with your hard earned money.

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Here’s another grocery store trick: Grocery stores stock more expensive, name-brand items at eye-level. In [...]

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Save money on books, movies and entertainment

by Moneyproblems TipsFri Oct 29, 2010 Money Saving Tips

Books, Movies and Entertainment: We all know that we can borrow books at a public library, but did you know that you can also borrow movies and games too? Most libraries also offer children’s programs and offer free access to computers and the Internet - it’s all free – a library card is [...]

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Goals are More Important Than Numbers

by Moneyproblems TipsMon Jul 26, 2010 Money Saving Tips

There is a commercial on television now from a financial institution that’s advertising “your number”.  Everyone is at a party, and they are talking about their “number”.  Apparently they are all saving money combining their lines of credit, mortgages and savings accounts into one account.
Focusing on numbers is good, but to be financially successful, and [...]

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Small Steps

by Moneyproblems TipsTue Jun 22, 2010 Money Saving Tips

If you have money problems, and you are looking for a big, grand solution, don’t.  Start instead with small steps.  Start by keeping track of where your money goes.  Make a budget.
Review our money savings tips, and decide, right now, to cut your spending in one area.  It doesn’t have to be a huge saving; [...]

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Don’t rent your hot water heater

by Moneyproblems TipsMon Jun 14, 2010 Money Saving Tips

Your local gas company is happy to rent you a hot water heater.  They tell you that if there is ever a problem with the hot water heater, they will replace it at no charge to you.  Eventually all hot water tanks spring a leak, so free repairs sounds like a great deal.
But wait: do [...]

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Before you buy, have a cooling off period

by Moneyproblems TipsTue May 25, 2010 Money Saving Tips

You went shopping and saw a great new power tool, or pair of shoes, or something else that you want, but don’t really need.  Don’t be an impulse shopper.  Make a deal with yourself that you always wait 48 hours before making a purchase of more than $100 (or whatever other limit you want to [...]

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Can You Afford It?

by Moneyproblems TipsThu May 20, 2010 Money Saving Tips

Before you spend any money, ask yourself one simple question: Can I afford it?  It’s a simple question, but the answer may amaze you.
For example, can I afford my cup of coffee at the coffee shop each morning?  Spending $2 on a coffee every morning is more than $500 per year; can you afford it?  [...]

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Eat at Home

by Moneyproblems TipsTue May 18, 2010 Cut Your Food Bill

We all know that fast food is generally not very healthy.  If you are trying to eat healthy and lose weight, fast food is not the answer.  You can lose weight by eating at home and avoiding fast food.
Even better, preparing your own meals and eating at home can save you a lot of money.  [...]

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Track your Big Expenses with a Mini Budget

by Moneyproblems TipsFri Apr 23, 2010 Cut Your Food Bill

The most important advice to get control of your personal finances is to make a budget. We strongly recommend that you make a budget, (and many of you agree, since our make a budget post is one of our most popular tips). You can even join the budget group on our debt support group.
But wait, [...]

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Cash in your credit card rewards and air miles

by Moneyproblems TipsTue Apr 20, 2010 Financial Tune Up

If you collect credit card rewards, or points, or if you have air miles, or any type of points that you accumulate when you shop at your drug store, gas station, or grocery store, cash them in.
Points never increase in value, so holding them only increases the chance that you will lose them, or they [...]

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