Monday, May 31, 2010

Coupons, coupons, coupons

I've discovered GroupOn: www.groupon.com. Everyday you get an e-mail with a coupon local to your area. I've used one for Thief Wine wine bar and we have one for Pasta Tree restaurant. Also I use frequent shopper cards for the places we frequent most-restaurants and coffee shops and some stores. It's amazing how quickly you amass points to get free stuff. :)

Sunday, May 30, 2010

A simpler way to save: The 60% Solution

This article really hit home. I'm the person he talks about "having champagne tastes on a beer budget". :) I used the article to set up a budget in Excel. I can share it with you if you want.

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Sound financial advice-don't buy stuff

This is hilarious from SNL-but very true. If only I could follow it. :)

www.smartnestegg.com/blog/2010/3/8/saturday-night-live-dont-buy-stuff.html