Your best money saving tips here, please

by LDH 42 Replies latest jw friends

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  Valis

  You can never have enough free stuff....and coupons.

  http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Samples/

  http://www.freebies.com/

  http://www.freechannel.net/

  http://www.freeforum.com/

  http://www.freebiedirectory.com/

  http://www.hotcoupons.com

  http://www.coolsavings.com

  http://www.couponmaker.com

  http://www.free-stuff.com/

  http://www.freeandfun.com/

  http://freebies.at/index.php3?ref=SWS

  http://www.totallyfreestuff.com

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Almost There

  Buy in bulk is my best saver also.

  Another way I save is to visit the Library and read all magazines there, instead of subscribing to them. I do check out quite a few books, but still enjoy purchasing some (so I wait on the Library sale, which is held at my Library 3 times a year, or purchase books at Sam's club)

  As Lisa state about buying the scratch and dent items. I purchased my pc for $199 and bought the screen at the pawn shop for $35.

  I purchase clothing only if it is on the clearance rack, plus I barter with my friends. Shop at every garage, yard, flea market I can get to. Those that work at stores, hotel, etc., I exchange my savings from being a Avon and Marykay rep, or pass on referrals. An example, my husband and I just return from a trip to Cancun, that cost us a total of $400 (which included paying for our dog's boarding, airfare, food and gifts).

  Also, my family we each contribute $150 a month to invest. Plus I contribute the maximum to my 401(k). And any raises or extra money I make, I save.
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  Valis

  I just had a thought...all these things sound like good money saving ideas, and then again they also sound like being a JW all over again...ah the good old days..

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  metatron

  Investment wise get "What Works on Wall Street"
  It's the only book I know that actually back tests its
  claims across years of stock market activity. All
  investment programs should begin with its findings.

  Buy cars that are mechanically reliable - but have dents or
  scratches on them. Don't pay for a new Toyota if a Prism
  will do (same powertrain).

  Never respond to a telemarketer with anything except
  a quick goodbye - if you never heard of the contest they
  speak about, it's phoney.

  If you can't watch 50 channels of cable, demand to be billed
  for the unadvertised 12 channel deal.

  Pay down your mortgage principal

  The Yahoo 'last minute specials' on tourism really are cheap
  especially if you time them right. The disadvantage is that
  you gotta be near a major airport - or drive hours to one.

  and never give money to an outfit known as the Watchtower
  Society - they masquerade as a charity but are really an
  intolerant, self serving cult - give it to Habitat for
  Humanity or Amnesty Int. or some organization that really cares
  about people.

  metatron
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  Nathan Natas

  1. After diner at an upscale restaurant, pay for your meal with postage stamps. Be sure to always tip with postage stamps too!

  2. Visit local laudramats and collect all the Dub literature. You can heat your house and perform a valuable public service at the same time.

  3. Don't play the petroleum industry's game - oil changes are for wimps and people who hate walking!

  4. Honey is an excellent summertime tanning lotion.

  5. Water-based urethanes last much longer than hair gels, and are available in gloss, semi-gloss and flat.

  6. Don't believe everything you read online.

  - Nathan Natas, UADNA
  (Unseen Apostate Directorate of North America)
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  larc

  Before Christmas, my wife surfed the net and found almost all the presents we bought. They were less expensive than the same items at the store, and they were delivered to our house. We saved both time and money.

  My son has saved a lot of money on travel, both airfare and lodgings by surfing the net for bargains.
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  WildTurkey

  Don't live next to a river boat, and if you do go don't take them up on their free drinks. Damn Gambling!!!! Oh by the way if y'all come to visit me, I know the perfect place to take you, they give away free drinks.
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  Perry

  Make all cash purchases with bills only. Take the change at the end of each day and put it in a big glass container so you can see it grow. Once a month or so, take the change to a sorting mechine and roll it up. Put the money directly into a savings account.

  You will be amazed at the hundreds and hundreds of dollars that will start piling up.

  UADNA-TX
  Unseen Apostate Directorate of North America
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  termite 35

  Redhorsewoman; DO'NT TALK TO ME ABOUT BLOODY EBAY!!!!!!!!!!I found a football site and it's my 8 year olds' birthday soon and........I've spent a FORTUNE!!!!!!!
  1.Do'nt own a computer that can find Ebay

  2.Do'nt give birth.

  3.Do'nt keep buying bloody books @£8.99 for a paperback(£8.99-a paperback!!!)

  4.do'nt buy a horse.

  5Do'nt enjoy yourself... oh, sod it; do all of the above with knobs on and ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

  5.Do work out some kind of sexual deal with Bank Manager.
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  Hmmm

  Two things I really do because I'm a cheap bastard:

  Until recently I didn't pay for Internet access. I dialed into my job--free local call--and surfed (usually checking email and a few DBs) through my work network. I finally upgraded to cable modem because I started playing a few online games again.

  I eat lunch at a local Coney Island (chili-covered hot dogs) and order a couple conies with heavy chili, and fries. They charge an extra dollar for chili on your fries, but they'll give you extra chili on the dogs free of charge. I eat the chili dogs like normal, scrape the extra chili onto the fries, and voila! chili fries! Saves $12 a year (though the angioplast in a few years may cut in to those savings)

  Hmmm
  (momma didn't raise no dummy)