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How to Shop Yard Sales Like a Boss: 10 Items to Avoid

August 1, 2015 by jlpenner 9 Comments

I love a good yard sale! I have loved them since I was a little girl. It’s so cool that you can get items for up to 90% off (sometimes more) than the retail price, meaning that you can save a ton of money. All that said there are some items that you probably should avoid. I suppose some of them have exceptions because you could come across some brand new items, but overall the following are purchase you simply {Read More}

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How Not to Go Broke Buying School Supplies This Year

July 31, 2015 by jlpenner 6 Comments

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly-sharpened pencils or the feel of crisp, lined notebook paper. My love for school supplies requires that I save as much as I can when I buy them, so I’ve come up with a few strategies that help ease the potential strain on a tight budget! Make Room I like to stockpile items when they are at their lowest prices, and school supplies are no different. In a closet or under a bed, set {Read More}

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Ways to Earn Money While Working At Home

July 26, 2015 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Whether you are looking to get out of the traditional workforce and start making money at home or just earn some money on the side, work-at-home gigs are a versatile way to make the most of your time at home. Not sure how to navigate your work-at-home options? We’ve lined up a few of the most popular work-at-home jobs. Surveys Taking surveys online is a great way to earn some extra money. While you won’t make a career of it, {Read More}

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Little Known Ways to Save Money At Disney

July 25, 2015 by jlpenner 1 Comment

What family hasn’t dreamed of an exciting Disney vacation? Unfortunately, lots of people put off this fun trip because they think they can’t afford it. Disney doesn’t have to be hugely expensive. By planning early and putting a little bit of time into your planning, you can have an affordable and fun Disney trip. Disney Rewards Now this is a credit card so you need to be careful with this one.  If you are the kind of person that can {Read More}

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Save 50% or More on Back to School Clothes

July 22, 2015 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Save 50% or More on Back to School Clothes

Back-to-school time can be very stressful not only on children and parents, but also on the wallet. Finding ways to save while getting that back-to-school wardrobe and still letting your kids have some fun picking out their new duds can be a challenge. Below, Kate Sorensen at Coupon Cravings gives us her top five tips on saving money while back-to-school clothes shopping. 1. Color match. It goes without saying that every woman’s closet needs a pair of black heels. Kids {Read More}

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Got Junk? How to Prepare and Price for Your Yard Sale

July 17, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again where most go through their belongings and pack them up to store in the garage, attic, or basement. Old clothes, old toys, knick-knacks that no longer match the interior or just don’t seem appealing anymore, they’re all boxed up and forgotten. Instead of adding to the clutter, why not make some extra money from your unwanted items by having a garage/yard sale instead? However, don’t be in too much of a hurry to throw {Read More}

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