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Tired of spending too much money when you're buying clothing and shoes? We can help! Here you'll find tips and tricks that thrifty and frugal shoppers like you have used to save money on clothing and shoes.

Facebook Buy Sell Trade: Here’s How To Sell On Facebook Marketplace And Get The Most Money For Your Items

I made $300+ in 3 days selling a handful of items on Facebook Marketplace… $700 in 2 weeks — and you can too! See what sells best, which items bring the most money, and how to post your first item on Facebook Buy Sell Trade groups.

The Best Day Of The Week To Do Everything (…If You Want To Save Money & Time)

What is the best day to laundry? Go to a theme park? Weigh yourself? Find a job? Buy a house? Here you will see the best day of the week to do practically everything — from shopping and buying things to selling and starting things. Before you tackle your next big activity, start here to see the best day to do it!

Buying & Selling At Consignment Shops: Pros & Cons From Someone Who’s Done It

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In the past 30+ years, I’ve bought and sold items at consignment shops — several times. Just to be clear, a thrift store is different from a consignment store. I absolutely LOVE shopping for gently used clothing at thrift stores. But I’m not so crazy about shopping at clothing consignment stores. Ditto for selling items at clothing consignment shops. On the other hand, I’ve always had wonderful experiences buying AND selling at furniture consignment stores! Here are my best tips.

Before You Buy Anything New, Check Out The Best Review Sites Online First!

How many online reviews do you typically read before making a purchase? If you’re like me, you probably do a lot of research. Here are the best review sites I’ve used and what they offer consumers.

Money Making Apps: 5 Shopping Apps That Make You Money Right From Your Smartphone

I love to save money. I also really love apps that make you money. Here are my picks for the best money making apps, some tips for using them, and ways to download them. Grab your smartphone and start using these money making apps.

Costco vs Sam’s Club… Which Is Best? My Review + Money Saving Secrets For Shopping At Costco!

We chose not to renew our Sam’s Club membership. But in a strange twist of fate, we found ourselves dues-paying members of Costco for the first time ever. Which is better — Sam’s or Costco? Here’s our review. Plus secret hacks for shopping at Costco, my new favorite store!

Doing Christmas On A Budget This Year? 4 Clever Ideas For Saving Money At Christmas

Hit the thrift stores, ditch excessive gift wrapping, make your own holiday cards, and host a potluck party – all great you can enjoy Christmas on a budget this year!

5 Fun & Unique Ways To Save Big On Back To School Shopping

Want to save money on back to school supplies? There’s more to it than shopping at Walmart on a tax free day. Here are 5 great tips to save you money.

Rent Stuff & Make Money! Here’s How To Rent Anything For Extra Money… Including How To Rent Your Home

It’s easy to rent stuff you don’t always use – everything from your backyard, to your garden, clothing, cars, garages, and more. Here’s how and why to do it

Best Ways To Save Money: 6 Handy Tips For Saving Money On Everyday Items

Looking for the best ways to save money? Avoid purchasing pre-made or finished items, know the best times to buy products you need, and 4 more great tips.

5 Clever Tricks!… How To Save Money On Everyday Household Items

Spending too much money on items you use everyday? Consider online shopping, buy generics, plus 3 more savvy tips on how to save money on household items.

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.

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

Are the Black Friday deals really worth it... or not?

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.

Get Clothes For FREE: Attend Clothing Swap Parties Or Host A Clothes Swap Party Yourself!

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Here are some great tips for planning your own FREE clothes swap party, plus fun ideas to make your clothing swap party lots of fun… and unique!

How To Buy From And Sell To A Consignment Business

Have you been trying to figure out the best way to sell your things or buy from a local consignment business? If it seems like too much trouble, read these tips first. I bet you’ll change your mind!

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

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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.

Do You Spend More Than You Should When Shopping? Try These Simple Tips To Spend Less

Simple ways to keep your brain from telling you that it’s okay to spend more than you really want to when you’re out shopping.

How Decluttering & Organizing Your Home Will Help You Save Money

Organize your home, save big money. See how organizing and decluttering your house actually saves you money in the long run.

Simple Ways To Save Money On Household Items

If you’re wondering how to save money on groceries — you’re going to love this list of suggestions and tips for saving money on groceries. Consider bulk-buying, pay attention to off-brand items, and make sure you finish all items before you buy new ones. These are seriously easy tips you probably have overlooked.

How Much Things Cost: These Cost Guides Show You How Much You Can Expect To Pay For Products & Services

CostHelper tells you how much you should pay for what. The site consists of a database of hundreds of items, where you can investigate how much others are paying and find similar deals.

Not All Stores In Factory Outlet Malls Are “Outlet Stores”

Not all stores in a factory outlet mall are outlet stores. Only a certain percentage of stores in a factory outlet mall need to be outlet stores in order for the mall to be considered an outlet mall. Here are even more reasons not to shop at factory outlet malls…

How To Dress Frugally: The Ever-Popular ‘Frugal Uniform’

I seem to have developed a standard uniform for everyday dress. I am sure other frugal people can attest to this. For me, the frugal uniform consists of dressing primarily in comfortable black slacks and black or white shirts. For others, it may mean wearing jeans and t-shirts. I know a few frugal men who stick to gray and navy slacks with white shirts.

Dumpster Diving In Your Own Home: Sometimes You Have To Pick Through The Trash

As I’ve become more and more frugal, I’ve also become more prone to collect clutter. My family members don’t get it. So, to combat my family’s nonchalant attitude about tossing out useful items, I have become a garbage snoop. Here are just a few of the things my family has forced me to do to save money…

BOGO: The Truth Behind Buy One Get One Free

The good ‘ole BOGO sale is typically used to convince customers to purchase not only the advertised sale price items but also other items while they are there. Having said that, there are certain things to look out for when considering a buy one get one free purchase. Here are some tips to ensure that you’re getting a good deal.

Go Natural… It’s Cheaper!

A huge part of being thrifty for me is being natural. I find that when I focus on avoiding products that are toxic to either the environment or myself that I save a great deal of money. Here are some of the natural ways I use to save money…

Goodwill Goes High Tech… Check Out Goodwill’s Internet Auction Site!

Goodwill Industries has taken charitable shopping to a whole new level with ShopGoodwill.com — an Internet Auction site that benefits Goodwill charities.

5 Bad Habits That Cost You Money

If you have a typical American family, like me, then there are some bad habits you may not even be aware of that are costing you serious money. Here are 5 bad habits that you should break to recoup some of your household budget…

How Low Will You Go To Get Something For Nothing? (…What If It Was For A Good Cause?)

Freegans are part of a movement of people that practices ‘Freeganism’ — an alternative lifestyle that involves trying to spread the word of over consumerism while at the same time trying to get the things that they use in everyday life for free. Has anti-consumerism gone too far?

Hidden Bargains At Thift Stores & Consignment Shops… And No One Will Know It’s Secondhand

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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.

How Thrifty Are The 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.

Deceptive Marketing Practices Used By Major Department Stores

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…

How Overstock.com Saves You Money On Almost Everything (Even Designer Clothes!)

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.

7 Ways To Save Money When Shopping At The Mall

Are you tired of spending more money than you anticipated at the shopping mall? I used to overspend all of the time but now I save money when shopping at the mall. I’m sharing my experience with you and my 7 favorite ways to save money when going to the mall.

Buy New Or Used?… 10 Things You Should Never Buy New & 10 Things You Should Never Buy Used

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Should you buy things new or used? The truth is, it depends on what you’re buying. Here are 10 things you should never buy new and 10 things you should never buy used, according to MSN money contributing writer, Liz Pulliam Weston.

3 Shopping Tips That Can Save You BIG Money!

Here are some little-known ways that you can save big when you’re shopping — both online and in stores. Check out these insider tips from the experts on how to shop smarter and save more money.

Shopping At Thrift Stores: Secrets To Finding Cheap Stuff

Shopping in a thrift store has practically replaced shopping in an outlet mall as a way to find great bargains these days. I attribute that to the fact that outlets aren’t really filled with bargain prices anymore, but a thrift shop is! These days more and more frugal-minded people have their eye on the bottom line, which is: How to get something for almost nothing. Here’s how: Shop in thrift stores!

Is Every Store Markdown REALLY A Good Deal? (No.)

Call me crazy, but whenever I’m shopping, I’d rather feel like I’m getting a bargain. NOT like I’m being suckered by some marketing ploy. Stores like Kohl’s don’t have to play tricks with their prices to get us into their stores. Here’s the scoop…

Mystery Shopping 101: Is It A Scam? (Tips From Someone Who’s Done It!)

Is Mystery Shopping a scam... or not? Here's what you need to know before you sign up to be a Mystery Shopper. photo by harry525 on Flickr

Have you ever thought about being a Mystery Shopper? You’ve seen the ads… You may have even come across the Mystery Shopping websites during a search for ‘Work At Home’. Is it a scam? Can you really make money doing this? You can… but here’s what you need to know!

I Got A Whole New Wardrobe… From Goodwill!

The clothing items at the Goodwill Store are typically marked between $3 and $6 each… Well, on my most recent trip there, they were having a ‘50% Off Everything’ sale. So, you can just imagine the LOAD of clothes — and purses, and winter coats — I was able to get for about $70!

How to Find Cheap Prices on Brand New Clothing & Housewares

Who knew that Goodwill would have so many great items at such low prices? I’m a frequent shopper at Goodwill stores now. Here’s why…

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LynnetteAlways on the lookout for a good bargain, I consider myself a frugal person -- but not cheap. And not afraid to spend money on the things that matter. I like to share good deals with others when I find them. One of my favorite ways to save money is to reuse items in ways other than their intended purpose -- so I write a lot about outside-the-box ideas that most people wouldn't think of! When I'm not saving money or looking for good deals, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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AndreaI have been a certified tightwad striving for financial freedom since I became pregnant with my first child -- and I decided to find a way to stay home with him full-time. I enjoy sharing my personal experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

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