One of the difficult decisions when trying to save money is whether or not to buy organic since organic foods still tend to be more expensive than non organic foods. One way to balance the need to save money and place healthy food on your table is to know which non organic foods have the…
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It seems everything is taxable — even coupons! I never questioned the small print on the coupons I use, at least not the part about the customer paying sales tax. (I don't understand why a manufacturer can say a coupon shouldn't be doubled when it's the retailer that makes a doubling offer, but that's not…
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I’m usually on a health kick in some form or fashion and regardless of whether my diet works, the one constant is that being healthy is expensive. One of the big areas that I’ve been able to manage costs is with my vitamin purchases. Luckily, with a little planning, consultation with a doctor and some…
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Some great tips for those of you that have problems picking out good fruit at the grocery store from baselle’s Financial Diary: Good produce weighs more than you expect: Technique 1: take 5 of anything of the same size, preferably medium. Grab each one and gently hold it in the palm of your hand for…
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There was an article in the Daily News that lists 10 grocery store saving myths. Here they are according to the article: 1. Shop with a list: If you stick strictly to a list then you miss out on deals that happen not to be on your list. 2. Buy the largest size of everything:…
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Conventional wisdom says that paying to have your groceries delivered to your door is a waste of money. I have to disagree with this assessment. I have found that having my groceries delivered has saved me far more time and money than I could have ever done by shopping on my own. Yes, there is…
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We now have smartsource coupons that can be printed from your computer on our website Be sure to sign up to be notified weekly by email (top right corner “Get Coupons By Email” button) when the new coupons come out. Some of the coupons currently being offered: SAVE $1 when you buy any one (1)…
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With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for BBQ season and BBQ coupons that even those who hate coupons can love. Many people don’t like coupons. I’m one of them. BBQ season, however, is the one time of the year that I do use coupons. If you go to the alcohol…
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There are other ways to save at the grocery store beyond coupons. One of the best ways to save money is watch your prices. Watch them figuratively by shopping around for the best deals and stacking them with coupons, but also watch them literally when they are rung up at the cash register. If a…
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When it comes to grocery shopping and saving money, coupons aren't the only way to save. In fact, one of the the best way to cut down your food bill is to actually use all the food that you buy instead of throwing it out. This weekend I was reading “You're Broke Because You Want…
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