Black Friday. Those two words are enough to strike fear into the hearts of most shoppers, but not for deal divas like us. Nope. We see it as a challenge. Out there, in the cold, on little or no sleep, going toe-to-toe (or pocketbook-to-pocketbook) with thousands of like-minded bargain hunters. This our time to shine.…

Want to become a smart shopper? It’s easy! It’s Sunday! Go grab your Sunday paper (or head to the store and get one) and start your strategic shopping plan. The way I shop has changed dramatically ever since I was introduced to coupons. During this process, I have learned how to take shopping circulars and…

Fall is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about switching out your summer wardrobe for your fall one. Just because the weather is turning cooler doesn’t mean that you need to put all of your summer clothes away and go buy all new ones for fall, however. Not only would this…

1. Paper Towels: Paper towels are EXPENSIVE and they end up in the trash anyways, right? You might as well throw your money in the trash. Unless you are getting paper towels fairly cheap after sales and coupons, you can live without buying paper towels. Instead, buy a few packs of “bar mops.” You can get these from Wal-mart or…

Summer is almost here, and this is the time most families go on their planned family vacations. Are you going to be traveling during the hot summer months to a fun location–maybe to the beach or to a theme park? Maybe you are going to be traveling across the country to visit a family member…

If you’re like me, you’re not only the mom of the house, you’re also the accountant. And if you’re the accountant, you’re well aware of the high cost of health care and health insurance. It’s an unavoidable part of life, but just because it’s expensive, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money on it. Below…

When most people think about reducing their spending, they generally think about their variable expenses such as their groceries, clothing or Starbucks addiction instead of their regular monthly bills such as their mortgage, electric bill or student loans. While your grocery and clothing costs are often the easiest to reduce quickly, if you really need…

Dip in the economy has made many to reconsider their grocery budgets to save some bucks. What you must understand is that cutting on your food bill doesn’t suggest that you have to compromise on the nutritional needs for your family. Be the smart consumer and follow the given tips to know how you can…