The Los Angeles Times is reporting that retailers are really hoping that you, the consumer, will be suffering from frugal fatigue this holiday season, and they will be doing everything they can in order to encourage you to let go of frugal habits and spend this season. The holidays are usually a time to spend and indulge, so it really a danger zone when it comes to falling off of the frugal wagon. If you aren’t careful, you may wind up spending more than you planned. If you have solid financial goals, such as to pay down debt, to save … Continue reading →

Some stores certainly don’t make saving money easy, despite what they claim. Often the best bargains are really hard to find and even harder to get. The patient shopper, however, will be rewarded with savings. Take your time when you shop, put in a little extra effort and use the following tips to save money on all of your purchases. Isn’t it a pain to find items on clearance? They are usually somewhere off in the back, the signs are confusing (was that 30 percent off or 50 percent off on the other side of the rack), and clothing items … Continue reading →

Outlet stores can be a great way to save on clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture and more with or without using coupons. When the warmer season arrives, many of us flock to the outskirts of towns and cities to do some outlet shopping and save money. But just like in a regular retail store, you can save a lot or you can spend a lot on your purchases, depending on how you shop. The outlet stores apply some tricks of the trade to get you to make purchases, and if you aren’t careful, that great bargain may not be so … Continue reading →