Money Savvy

MONEY SAVING IDEAS...

I like the idea of getting a very good bargain and saving money while doing so.  I like everyone else like very nice things.  I do not like to pay full price for those nice things.  If I give a gift, I like to give a nice gift as most people appreciate a nice gift.  I have a Facebook friend who speaks about going to yard sales on his page and he really makes it sound like he is addicted to them.  In my own family, it was a weekly ritual for one of my sisters, rain or shine.  It was not interrupted by vacation because of course, wherever you go; a yard sale or flea market can be found.  What more wonderful way to find fantastic bargains?

I'm sure everyone knows your local newspaper lists the  yard sales.  Have you thought about reading the legal proceedings to find out who has filed for divorce? And depending on how amicable those proceedings are, there is sure to be something sold which you could get for a "song".  This allows you to find 'gently used' items if you don't want to be too picky.

Now, yard sales aside, have you ever noticed all the gift card choices available to purchase when you go into just about any major retailer?  Even the gas station?  These give you a great way to build up money to buy a large item without shelling out large cash at one time.  You add funds to the gift card until you reach your goal and then it is pain-free shopping for that big ticket item.

Money saving tip today:

Take advantage of the free oil changing class at your local auto parts store.  Since the oil should be changed every 90 days or 3,000 miles (whichever comes first), think of the money you will save.  First by changing your oil yourself and secondly, you will extend the life of your vehicle with the maintenance performed.