Shopping

Unit pricing is helpful, but it’s only useful if the comparison is apples to apples, and as long as you don’t really want oranges … Even though our $80 Keurig machine isn’t ending up to be much of a bargain, we do still buy K-cups for the thing. They’re convenient and decent in a pinch, … Read more

This trick for spending less doesn’t cost a dime. Just a few seconds and a couple of thoughts … As Americans, we have so many opportunities to spend money on things we don’t really need. Thankfully, though, there’s no shortage of ways that we can trick ourselves into spending less, like putting up spending roadblocks … Read more

Shopping is usually a pain-free experience, but not always. Sometimes a taped-up package hides a nasty surprise … Big department stores are one of the conveniences of modern life that most of us use without much thinking about it. We’re fortunate to live fairly close to an IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings store where things … Read more

I used the free money app Ibotta to save on purchases I normally wouldn’t have … plus I got a $10 bonus! This past year I got back on the smartphone wagon through Republic Wireless (check out my review), and have installed some money apps mainly to get me using my phone a bit. I … Read more

Bargain hunting can go to a new level online. But you have to beat the online retailers at their own game … (This is a guest post from Kostas at Finance Blog Zone.) Consumers are getting wiser and more meticulous in choosing the best deals they can get their hands on when purchasing the things … Read more

Starbucks Rewards = Free Drinks.  Here’s how to get some more purchasing power … A few months ago we got a Starbucks less than a mile from our house. This is a huge temptation because both my wife and I have our favorite drinks there.  I supplement the cravings with gift cards I get free at … Read more