Comments on: The Only Tip You Need to Start Saving Money

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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:04:46 +0000

[...] There are many relatively painless ways – quitting smoking isn’t one – to free up an extra $50, $100, or even $200 a month. Instead of spending this money on other products and services, put it [...]

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:46:16 +0000

I have the advantage of living within a short walking distance to a local co-op and grocery store. I only buy what I know I will need for a few days. That way, I will always get fresh, raw produce and not waste anything. I don't need to stock up as if I had to drive for food. I had a much harder time when I didn't living within walking distance to anything!

By: Shawanda Greene

Shawanda Greene — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:32:55 +0000

I’m really bad with letting green peppers spoil, and they seem so expensive to me. I had to stop buying them. Green, red, and yellow peppers are purchased almost exclusively out of the frozen food section now. I have some broccoli, avocado, and asparagus threatening me with spoilage this very second. I better get my act together before I have to set aside time to draft a blog confession.

By: vikki

vikki — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:23 +0000

thankfully I'm to tight for most of these. However I am terrible (but getting much better) at buying produce with every intention of cooking it and then letting part of it ruin. Too many cucumbers and zucchinis in the trash.

By: 85% Savings on a Name Brand Product Purchase?! I’ve Outdone Myself.

85% Savings on a Name Brand Product Purchase?! I’ve Outdone Myself. — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:05:14 +0000

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The Birthweek Roundup — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:26:45 +0000

[...] As long as you don’t get carried away, I find that greener living is simpler and more cost effective. Eliminating waste is a surefire way to increase your savings. [...]

By: Shawanda Greene

Shawanda Greene — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:55:08 +0000

Thanks for dropping by! When it comes to convincing significant others to change their spending habits, I can’t say I’ve been victorious in this area. It could be helpful to show your fiance how both he and you will benefit financially from living frugally.

During a budgeting class I was teaching, the subject of quitting smoking came up. One of the class participants mentioned cigarettes cost him $5,000 a year. I told the class that once you’re aware of how much such things cost, you can make an informed decision. Is your smoking habit more important than your ability to retire, send your kids to college, or own a home? If so, keep smoking. If not, you know you have some changes to make.

Sometimes it’s hard to even get people to listen. If you can get them to pay attention, you still may have a long road ahead of you convincing them to consider a new way of thinking.

Don’t press too hard, i.e., nag. I can’t think of any occasion when someone changed before they were ready.

By: Nicole Draffen

Nicole Draffen — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:47:27 +0000

Wow! It feels good to know I’m not alone! It seems now that I’m actually trying to save and become a smarter shopper, my fiance’ is right behind me buying worthless things and picking up bad habits. It’s been a stressful year for us, we were both laid off and really had to stretch our pennies, and now that were back working he is going crazy! Help me, to help him! Please and thanks.

By: Tia

Tia — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:00:12 +0000

cable
spoiled food
repurchasing items because i forgot to put them in a suitcase
not checking my coupons online before going to the store
knowing i have coupons but paying regular price for things.