Jobs & MoneyMoney-Saving Shopping Tips

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Only purchase food items when they are on sale. And, if the sale is very good, make additional trips to the grocery store during that sale week. When it comes to purchasing meat, shop at each store based on the time when items are being marked down. The key is knowing when each store marks down its meat, bakery, and dairy items.

Infomercials are very popular for a reason: They work. I've found some problems over the years with buying from TV infomercials. Here's how to fight Infomercial Fever, and what you should know before you buy something from a television commercial.

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I may not make it a habit of searching secondhand clothes stores for my everyday wardrobe, but for those times when I do, I use these tips for buying secondhand clothes from consignment shops & thrift stores.

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I've found that thrift store clothing isn't always a bargain. You have to do your homework, and know there are places you can get the same great prices on the exact same items.

Now you can see, at a glance, exactly how much each of the major delivery carriers and other popular couriers would charge to ship your package -- all on one page! Just enter your zip code, destination zip code, and the weight of your package.

Buying movies and TV series on DVD can be pricey, but we've come up withe a solution - burn them! This article shows why this method isn't difficult and saves money.

If you're like me, when shopping for items online, you probably find that once you add on the cost of shipping, it's no longer 'worth it' to buy the item online. But when you can get free shipping... well then, that's a whole 'nother story! That's where FreeShipping.org comes in...

Did you know?... Some department stores use deceptive marketing practices to lure shoppers in, and then they fake us out with 'sales prices' that aren't really good deals at all. And we're talking MAJOR retailers here! Here's the scoop...

Of all the online shopping sites, I think Amazon.com has the best selection... the best reviews... and the best prices. Here are 3 great tips to save even more money when shopping at Amazon.com.

It turns out that gift certificates are getting a facelift these days. Here's everything you want to know about the current state of gift cards, and a little about their future.

After participating in this, my 3rd season of Black Friday sales, I've learned a few things. You do realize that each year, the stores change their strategies a bit. As do the shoppers! Here are my best tips for Black Friday shoppers...

Our 42-inch Philips flat panel TV cost $1,400. We love it. Now, I'm finding several 42-inch widescreen TVs appearing in the 2007 Black Friday sales fliers, and I'm jealous. The prices are about half of what we paid just 3 months ago.

A lot of people ask us for computer advice... Good news. Black Friday sales are upon us, and where else can you find brand new laptops from $299 to $799 and full-size desktop computers ranging from $199 to $699 outside of Black Friday sales events?! Here are the best deals to be found on computers at sales events taking place on the day after Thanksgiving -- November 23, 2007.

If you are unable to make it to the post-Thanksgiving Day sales to take advantage of all the Black Friday sales, have no fear. You still have Cyber Monday to find lots of great low-low prices on Holiday gift items!

One great way to save money on pretty much anything is to purchase online using Overstock.com. It has everything from clothing to furniture to electronics for a fraction of the price. I'll discuss how it saves money and the great features of the site.

I ordered 2 of these digital photo frame ornaments. Currently, you can find them anywhere from $22 plus shipping to $40 apiece! But on Black Friday this year, you can get them for $20 at Target. Here's the scoop...

If you're looking for one of the best bargains at the Black Friday sales this year, put this GPS unit at the top of your list! (It's definitely on the top of my list.)

This will be the third year now that I've had my eye on Black Friday sales. Each year, a handful of REALLY 'hot' items seem to make their way to the top and attract all of the media's attention... and the consumers'. Wondering what the hottest items are this year???