Saving Without Sacrificing Brand Loyalty

As a value shopper, my demand for brand-specific products is elastic. I easily switch brands (or to private label) in search of the best price. However, for certain items like infant formula, diapers, cosmetics, razors, and condiments, I am brand loyal. Even though my demand for these is somewhat price inelastic, I do find ways of saving on these items and finding the cheapest price through coupons, samples, and discount retailers. How? Read more here!

How to Save Up to 40% on Major Appliance Purchases

Buying a major appliance such as a refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher or cooking range can cause a big dent to the wallet. Here are some ways I save off the list price. These have helped me save 30-40% for planned purchases (when I was flexible with choosing a brand, a model or a color) and 10-20% when a purchase was unplanned and I had only a day or two to shop. Read more here...

Splitting a Coke is One of the Many Ways of Saving Up to 50% While Dining Out at Restaurants

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Recently, Mayor Bloomberg announced a proposed ban on selling any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces in New York City.
I rarely drink Coke or Pepsi, or for that matter any soda. But sharing a beverage has been a bit of a strategy on my restaurant outings, not just to curb costs, but unnecessary calories. Still 16 fl oz should be plenty to share.
Meanwhile, here are my top 10 tips on How I Save Up to 50% While Dining Out at Restaurants

How I Reduce Electricity Use by Up to 25% and Lower My Energy Bill

Using electricity and other energy in a smart and conscientious way can help lower your utility bill by up to 25%. Here are some of my tricks to save money on my electric bill.

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6 Ways I Save Up to 50% on Furniture

When it comes to buying furniture, sales and coupons at local furniture retailers should be the starting point. Here are six other ways I save on my furniture purchases. Read more HERE...

Yahoo Finance Budgeting and Household Cost Cutting Articles

Looking for a master list of my budgeting and household cost cutting articles? Here it is! I will continue to update as I publish more on the topic. Hope you find them useful. Please email me if you have any topic ideas.

Here are the links individually, by topic.

• Common Household Items That Save Me Hundreds of Dollars
• Saving Without Sacrificing Brand Loyalty
• How I Cut My Entertainment Budget by 50%
• Saving Up to 40% on My Major Appliance Purchases
• 10 Ways I Save on My Cellphone Service
• Putting a Cap on My Dental Costs
• How I Save on Prescription and OTC Medications
• Chasing Discounts on TV Service
• How I Reduce Electricity Use by Up to 25% and Lower My Energy Bill
• How I Save Up to 50% While Dining Out at Restaurants
• How I Saved Over $1,000 on Baby Gear
• I'm Saving Up to 50% on Halloween Costumes
• I Saved Almost $6,100 a Year by Not Owning a Car