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How to Use Garage Sales to Get Out of Debt

Garage sales can help you get out of debt in at least two major ways. Learn how you can use this staple of American culture to your advantage, as you pay down your bills and obtain financial freedom. Dave Ramsey, financial guru, once said to get out of debt he held a garage sale, selling so much that his kids thought they were going to be next. While this may seem like an extreme thing to do, the fact is that it is a good strategy to use in your arsenal of tools that will get you out of debt. … Continue reading →

Finding Learning Resources

I am acquiring a shelf of learning resources. I’m sure that many of them are high-priced and fancy. These are high quality learning resources. Want to know where I’ve been getting them? Garage sales and friends. A friend was having a “get the stuff out of my house” giveaway, and she is a homeschooler. I took an armload. We have also been frequenting garage sales on the weekend and searching for manipulatives for math and activities that will build small motor skills, since this is an area that my daughter needs to work on. Yesterday we hit the jackpot. We … Continue reading →

First Impressions Count at Yard Sales

There are still some great yard sales to visit before the winter sets in. Now is one of the best times to shop at yard sales, actually. The weather is still quite good, and many people are in a great mood to start cleaning out their houses of stuff before the holidays are upon us. They may also be looking to earn some extra money for the coming holiday season, and are more likely to have giant yard sales. When it comes to shopping at yard sales, having a good ability to bargain can really take you a long way. … Continue reading →

How to Hold an Extreme Garage Sale

Desperate times can call for desperate measures. If you find yourself in a critical financial situation, it might be helpful to hold the mother of all yard sales. This can often raise a good chunk of money and help you get back on your feet. A friend of mine was recently confronted with a short term layoff that left him behind on his mortgage payment by two months. With no other way to raise enough money, he decided to take a look at his assets and see off whatever he could to raise the money he needed. In this case, … Continue reading →

Organize a Neighborhood Garage Sale

Shopping and holding garage sales can be very frugal. But when you organize your garage sale into a neighborhood or multi-family sale, your tightwad ways can really pay off. It is a great time in our country to organize a neighborhood garage sale. Many people are newly discovering frugality and living simply, which means that more people are willing to get rid of excess possessions at garage sales or pick up new purchases second hand instead of running to the store. Having a neighborhood garage sale can pay off in a number of ways. First of all, it makes the … Continue reading →

How to Price Garage Sale Items

If you want to have a successful yard sale and make a good profit, you’ll need to know how to price items to sell. Here are some helpful tips. And be sure to look for a second post in this series that serves as a guide for common yard sale items and what they should priced. Know Your Region Yard sale prices can vary according to the part of the country that you are in, and what people are looking to buy. The best way to figure out how to price your items is to go around to other yard … Continue reading →

How to Shop at Outgrown Sales

Thanks to Gina00 who inspired this post with her blog comment. Outgrown sales are a great way to pick up kids clothing, toys, games, baby equipment and more for really great prices. These sales are like giant yard sales, but with benefits. For one, there is a ton of merchandise in one place. You also don’t have to weed through a lot of old useless stuff, such as velvet paintings or chipped dishes, as you might at a garage sale. I really recommend visiting and shopping at one of these types of sales. To help you along, I’ve compiled some … Continue reading →

America’s Best Colleges for 2009

Are you wondering what the best colleges in the nation are? Did Harvard beat out Yale? Id your chosen school on the list? U.S. News & World Report has released a ranking of the best colleges in America for 2009. The ranking is based on data that was collected from more than 1,400 colleges. You can read below for some of the highlights, or visit the story on the U.S. News & World Report website. The link is below at the end of this post. This report is not simply a one to 100 type of listing. It breaks the … Continue reading →

How to Get First Pick at Outgrown Sales

This weekend, there are two very big outgrown sales near my home. These are the type of sales that frugal people like myself wait for all year long. I can get some really nice children’s clothing and toys for less than the cost of new. One thing, though that will be different this year, is that there will be a lot more competition for the bargains. Usually these type of sales do well, but they still need to advertise to get a good turn out. This year, however, the organizers have been saying that they are worried about the rush … Continue reading →

3 Ways to Save Money at a Garage Sale

Garage sale shopping means that you are already saving money, right? Well, what if I shared some tips that would save you anywhere from 50 percent to 100 percent (yes items for free) off of the garage sale prices? It doesn’t require hours of negotiating or getting up at 4 am to plan your strategy. It just takes a little information, which I will gladly share below. 1. Break down your money. Even if you plan on buying a lot of stuff, you will benefit by carrying small change. Break all of your money down to dollars and quarters, with … Continue reading →