Money-Saving Shopping Tips

Whether you simply enjoy a good deal once in awhile or you're a frugal-minded shopper who's budgeting every dollar you spend, we've got some great ways to save money when you're buying food at grocery stores, buying household items at department stores, and buying clothes for kids & adults! Here, our bargain-hunters are sharing their favorite tips for shopping at consignment stores, using money-saving apps & coupons, bulk shopping for food & household items, and much more. Even seasonal deals -- like Black Friday shopping deals and Cyber Monday bargains you don't want to miss.

How To Save Money On Groceries Beyond Using Coupons: 5 Ways To Save On Your Grocery Bill

You’re already using coupons, watching for sales, and avoiding impulse buying. Here are 5 things you probably haven’t tried yet to save money on groceries.

Smartphones Pay For Themselves: 7 Clever Ways You Can Use Phone Apps To Save Money

Smartphones may be expensive, but they can definitely pay for themselves if you download these money saving phone apps. 7 easy ways to start saving today!

4 Easy Ways To Save Money On Your Car’s Oil Changes

You’ve been a slave to oil changes every 3000 miles, haven’t you? Stop the madness! Here are 4 ways you probably haven’t thought of to save on oil changes.

Here’s How To Check A Gift Card Balance: See How Much Money Is On Your Gift Cards & How To Avoid Fees

Gift cards are fun to give AND receive! Here’s everything you need to check a gift card balance quickly — for store cards, restaurant cards, and bank cards. In order to check gift card balance for one, or multiple cards, follow these easy tips. Here are some easy apps and sites you can depend on.

Thrift Store Shopping For Back To School Clothes: 7 Insider Tips For Moms & College Students

7 secrets for maximizing thrift store shopping and finding unique back to school clothes for young school age kids AND college students.

Buy Groceries Online – It Saves Time, Money, And Reduces Your Carbon Footprint!

If you buy groceries online you’ll save a lot of hassle, find items that aren’t in stores, get exactly what you need & save the planet all at the same time!

Who Needs Extreme Couponing? 5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons!

Extreme couponers save as much as 95% off their grocery bills, but they also spend 20 or more hours per week clipping coupons and finding deals. You can still save money at grocery stores WITHOUT clipping coupons and wasting your time. Here’s how!…

Black Friday: Best Bargains Of The Year Or Just A Bunch Of Hype?

Is Black Friday actually the best time to buy certain items (beyond the rare doorbuster TVs, laptops, etc)? Is it worth it to wake up early and brave the crowds? Here is one Black Friday shopper’s take on scooping up the best bargains.

How To Find The Best Dollar Store Products That Are REALLY Worth It

At dollar stores, while most of the items are $1, NOT all of the items are a bargain! Here’s how to tell when dollar store products are a good bargain or not…

Black Friday Deals: You Don’t Have To Wait Until The Day After Thanksgiving Anymore

Here are the best stores and websites for good pre-Black Friday steals:

A Collection Of All The Best Tips For Saving Money On Groceries

Lots of frugal ideas to help you save money each time you go to the grocery store.

Pawnshop 101: How Pawnshops Work

What’s the first image that pops up in your head when you hear the word pawnshops? The answer is probably that they sell stolen items, it’s mostly junk, and they’ll probably rip you off. This is so untrue! Knowing how pawnshops work will help you make better decisions when it comes to buying from or selling to a pawnshop.

How To Find The Best Bargains At Dollar Stores & Leave The Duds Behind

My own tips for finding the best bargains at dollar stores. Plus, creative tips for shopping at dollar stores from others who’ve fine-tuned the process of shopping at the dollar store semi-regularly.

Best Ways To Find Coupons You Need… Fast!

Wondering where to find coupons online and on the go?… All you need is an Internet connection and/or a cell phone and you can pretty much find a coupon for anything anywhere!

Unlike Costco & Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club Accepts Coupons And Several Forms Of Payment

While Costco and Sam’s Club both offer great discounts for small business owners and individuals, if you’re looking to truly pinch pennies for your family, then you should consider BJ’s Wholesale Club first. Here’s why…

Best Way To Save Money When Shopping: Pick The Right Day!

Want to know the best days to shop for particular items? Like knowing what the best way to save money is? Here’s what you should buy and on which days if you want to save money!

4 Things You Should Always Buy Used (Or Can Easily Find For Free)

Here’s a list of things you should NEVER pay full price for… especially since you can usually find new — or next to new — items at drastically reduced prices if you just look in the right places.

Best Things To Buy During A Recession (You Might Be Surprised!)

Here’s a HUGE list of items which have been dramatically marked down lately because of the economy and current recession woes. Now might be a good time to take advantage of these things.

Why I Like Costco (…So Do Celebrities & Costco Employees!)

First, here’s a little about why I shop at Costco, plus tips for shopping at Costco — formerly known as Price Club…

Are The Fast Check Out Lanes In Grocery Stores Really Faster?

Here’s a quick and easy way to tell which grocery checkout line you should REALLY get in when you’re at the store.

Black Friday Shopping Strategies & The Best Black Friday Tips … Ever!

Here’s my best collection of Black Friday shopping tips. This list covers everything you should do ahead of time, in the planning and preparation stages. As well as Black Friday shopping tips that you can’t live without — like what things you should do the morning of Black Friday and what things you should do while you’re in the stores shopping and taking advantage of Black Friday sales.

A Newbie’s Guide To Scoring Some Great Black Friday Deals

Bargain shoppers can score tremendous bargains by keeping their eye on the biggest sales that can be had:ONLY on this one day, ONLY for certain times during that day, ONLY on certain items, and ONLY at certain stores. Here are some great tips for your first Black Friday shopping trip.