Many years ago, dollar stores offered only off brand products or poorly made merchandise. However, that has completely changed.
Now you can walk into a dollar store and find the same name brand laundry soap, cleaning supplies, clothing, school supplies, everything for a fraction of the cost.
Where a store name brand bottle of laundry detergent might cost $6.50 at a grocery store, you can find the identical product and size at the dollar store for $2.50.
Check out your local dollar store and enjoy the mountains of savings.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Incentives – Reward Plan
To help you and your family spend more wisely, set up a system where rewards are given when the rules set forth are followed.
For example, if a family decision was made to start making lunch and brown bagging it to work and school instead of paying each day, the incentive might be that if this is followed strictly for one
month, the entire family can spend a Saturday at the Zoo or favorite theme park.
For example, if a family decision was made to start making lunch and brown bagging it to work and school instead of paying each day, the incentive might be that if this is followed strictly for one
month, the entire family can spend a Saturday at the Zoo or favorite theme park.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Sales Clerk Compliments
Sales clerks are often paid on commission. Therefore, when you walk into a store and try on an expensive suit, you can be guaranteed you will hear several times over how wonderful you
look, how great that suit fits you, etc.
Because this is how the clerks make their money, they will say whatever it takes to make the sale. You probably do look good but do not allow yourself to be pressured into buying something
beyond your means.
Know what you want, the price range you can work with, and stick with your own rules, not theirs.
look, how great that suit fits you, etc.
Because this is how the clerks make their money, they will say whatever it takes to make the sale. You probably do look good but do not allow yourself to be pressured into buying something
beyond your means.
Know what you want, the price range you can work with, and stick with your own rules, not theirs.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Stop Competing with the Jones’
You do not have to compete with anyone. Be proud of what you have and who you are. If you can only afford an inexpensive sofa from a thrift store, find a nice throw, make a few pillows, and be
proud and thankful.
Competitiveness is a part of nature and to a degree, healthy.
However, when competition creates a buying war to see who can have the “best” when they have no business buying at all, then it becomes damaging. Stick to what you can afford regardless of
what anyone else has or pressure you might be feeling.
proud and thankful.
Competitiveness is a part of nature and to a degree, healthy.
However, when competition creates a buying war to see who can have the “best” when they have no business buying at all, then it becomes damaging. Stick to what you can afford regardless of
what anyone else has or pressure you might be feeling.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Comparison Shop
Comparison-shopping can make a big difference in the price you pay. You might be looking at a barbecue grill at one place for $350.00 and by making two more stops, find the exact grill or one
comparable for $300. In addition, consider the price of items assembled versus unassembled. For example, you might find the barbecue grill unassembled for $250. A couple of hours of “fun”
assembling the grill is certainly worth a $100 saving.
comparable for $300. In addition, consider the price of items assembled versus unassembled. For example, you might find the barbecue grill unassembled for $250. A couple of hours of “fun”
assembling the grill is certainly worth a $100 saving.
Monday, January 26, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Matinee
Do you love the movies but hate the prices?
Switch your nighttime show to the late afternoon or early evening matinee. The price is about 50% less and when taking an entire family, that is a nice savings.
Pop your own popcorn, put in a plastic bag, and place in a large purse and make or buy your own candy, leaving only drinks to buy.
Food at the theater is outrageously priced.
The next time that you head to the movies, hit the matinee, stuff those jellybeans and licorice sticks in your purse, and enjoy the savings. Also, check for movie tickets online, which can be
discounted.
Switch your nighttime show to the late afternoon or early evening matinee. The price is about 50% less and when taking an entire family, that is a nice savings.
Pop your own popcorn, put in a plastic bag, and place in a large purse and make or buy your own candy, leaving only drinks to buy.
Food at the theater is outrageously priced.
The next time that you head to the movies, hit the matinee, stuff those jellybeans and licorice sticks in your purse, and enjoy the savings. Also, check for movie tickets online, which can be
discounted.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
101 Ways To Stop The Money Leak: Barter System
Gather friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers and set up a bartering system. Offer babysitting to one family in exchange for them mowing your lawn or offer to clean someone’s house in
exchange for a week of car-pooling your child to school. You would be amazed at the opportunities and the money that can be saved using a bartering system.
exchange for a week of car-pooling your child to school. You would be amazed at the opportunities and the money that can be saved using a bartering system.
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