Should I Print That Coupon?

See my guidelines for making sensible decisions about printable coupons and save on paper and ink.

http://www.examiner.com/frugal-living-in-st-louis/should-i-print-that-coupon

Went Buck Wild At Walgreens

I don't normally get out on Sunday morning, which means I usually end up frustrated because none of the scenarios I have planned end up working because things are already sold out. Well, I HAD to get out this morning for other errands and went a little overboard!

Spent: $20.86 Out of Pocket (because I forgot to use the $2 Register Reward I already had)
Price before sales/coupons/register rewards: $112.22
Saved: 82% and I left with another $11 in Register Rewards

Reconsider your loyalties and you could save money

If you only purchase the dish detergent that will “soften hands while doing dishes,” you’re the dream consumer and corporations have worked very hard to get you.  It’s called “brand loyalty” and corporations spend small fortunes to achieve this loyalty for their products. But, it’s not just costing these corporations, it’s also costing consumers.

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