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  • Prepare for Higher Food Costs

    Droughts across the United States have pushed the price of corn and soybeans to record highs. This translates to higher prices on food and fuel for you and I. Here’s what you can do right now to protect yourself from rising costs. More

  • Back to School Savings Have Started!

    There’s no need to wait to start your shopping. Even if you don’t have the official supply list for your child, sales offered from competing retailers are opening up some great savings for school and office supplies. Follow these tips to save a hundred dollars or more for your back to school shopping. More

  • Money-Saving Tips for Super Busy Shoppers

    There’s little doubt that grocery stores make their greatest profits from our many impulse buys. Studies show that anywhere between 30%-80% of all grocery store purchases are unplanned – and marketers couldn’t be more thrilled about this. Busy, rushed shoppers are generally the least efficient – grabbing everything they need (and don’t need) in an attempt to have a dinner ready for the evening hours. Sadly, for us busy moms and dads, this can become the norm, and our multiple trips to the store can end up costing us way more time and money by the end of the month. More

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    How to Feel Instantly Happier

    If you’re a fan of SavingsAngel, you may likely be blessed with extra food or household supplies (perhaps in a closet or cabinet you haven’t gone through recently). Consider taking a day this week and gathering up some of your extra inventory to dropping the items off at your favorite charitable organization in person — perhaps even with members of your family. You’ll be doing some good for the organization, the eventual recipient, and yourself! More

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    7 Ways to Save Money on Groceries When Dealing With Food Allergies

    A recent survey reported that more than half of all U.S. citizens suffer from one or more food allergies. I have a son who is lactose intolerant and severely allergic to peanuts, and I am allergic to gluten. Finding and buying groceries that we can eat can be a big challenge. Here are 7 tips for saving money while shopping for eaters with food allergies. More

  • Extreme Coupon Scam Fraud stealing thief

    Extreme Couponing or Extreme Counterfeiting?

    Season three of TLC’s Extreme Couponing started Monday. No doubt, couponers and non-couponers alike will be tuned in for this third run. Seasons one and two have been highly controversial – showcasing couponers that knowingly broke the law by committing coupon fraud for the sake of some air time. More

  • Bankrupt man holding a shopping cart and gesturing no more money

    My #1 Tip: Stop Buying What you Need!

    People often ask me to share advice with them on the most important thing they can do to cut their grocery bill and keep more money. Without hesitation, I urge them, “Stop buying what you need!” This sounds confusing because it flies in the face of how 95% of us shop. We typically wait until we’re out of a product, add it to the shopping list, and buy it along with all the other items we absolutely need that week. Somehow, we equate leaving other products off our list as “doing without” in order to save money. More