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Save During Sales Tax Holidays

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Back to school shopping can be very expensive, especially for families that have several children. Those lists of necessary school supplies from your children’s teachers always seems so long! One way to save money is to take advantage of the sales tax holidays in your state and do your back to school shopping for less money. Alabama Friday, August 2, 2013 – Sunday, August 4, 2013, at twelve midnight. Eligible items: certain school supplies, computers, and clothing. Arkansas Starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013. Eligible items: certain school supplies, … Continue reading →

Holiday Thrift Store Deals

The holidays are a great time to check out your local thrift stores. Here are some reasons why you’ll find some great treasures this time of year, and how you can take advantage of the deals. If you have never shopped in a thrift store before, take the opportunity to do so now. That is because the month of December is an especially great time to go treasure hunting. Why? Well, for a number of reasons. You will find a large array of merchandise as people are rushing to get their donations dropped off so they can claim the items … Continue reading →

Sales Tax Holidays: Frugal Back to School

Isn’t it amazing to realize all that kids “need” today to go back to school? From clothing to notebooks, shopping for back to school can really add up. But one of the ways to save is by taking advantage of sales tax holidays for back to school items. What are sales tax holidays? Well some states offer a period of time (usually a week, but it can be longer or shorter) in which items purchased for school are sold without tax. The dates and the rules about which items qualify vary by state. Some states exclude athletic wear, for example, … Continue reading →

Does Your State Offer a Tax Free Holiday?

Does your state offer a tax free holiday? This event is typically the first weekend in August, seemingly because it is shortly before the beginning of the school year but does vary from state to state. A sales tax holiday allows shoppers to purchase clothing and shoes, and some other items, and save money by not paying sales tax. Each year this holiday becomes a bigger event as more and more people figure out it’s a terrific way to save a little money and not have to pay the government too. However, it’s important not to assume that every purchase … Continue reading →

Tips for the Slow Season

One of the goals that many home – based professionals may have set for themselves for 2012 is to earn more income form their home – based business than they did in 2011. This is a perfectly reasonable goal, and a new year brings with it a fresh sense of energy and enthusiasm that has you ready to get out there and bring home the bacon. It is important to go into the New Year with the understanding that your plan for earning more money this year may get off to a slow start for at least one reason that … Continue reading →

Spend Less, Travel More

Who says you have to drain your bank account to get out of Dodge this summer? The following travel deals are as hot as the season’s sweltering temps, but they all include expiration dates, so you’d better act fast if you want to cash in: AIRFARE SALE AirTran Airways just announced a sizzling hot airfare sale on Friday. The summer fares, as low as $59 one-way, are good for travel from June 29 through July 7, 2010. What’s more, there are no blackout dates. According to travel experts, these types of impulsive sales are aimed at rousing interest on social … Continue reading →

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Thrift Store Bargains

Is the Christmas music still playing in your home or have you already moved on from the holidays? I’ve been encountering a little bit of both in the past two days. There is a desire both too hold on to Christmas as it has come too quickly, and a desire to prepare for the new year. One way that folks are moving on and preparing for the new year is by getting all of their last donations in before the calendar hits 1/1. This way, everything can be taken off of taxes for the year. This is true not only … Continue reading →

The Frugal Dorm Room

Back to school is around the corner and big kids are getting ready to head off to college. It seems that the list of stuff they need is enormous, isn’t it? Your wallet might be hurting just about now (and I’m not even talking about the tuition!) So, it is nice when you can put your frugal hat on and get creative, especially when it comes to sprucing up the dorm room itself. There are plenty of great ideas out there for furniture and decoration that will make a nice comfy home away from home for your college student. An … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for July 30th to August 5th, 2007

The frugal living blog has been full of activity this week, with articles of all kinds, offering you ways to save money. For most families, saving money is important to allow them to have money for other things. With school in full swing for many, and it rapidly approaching for others, now is a great time to find ways to save money on everyday things. So what articles showed up in the Frugal Living Blog last week? The McMansion Phenomena Recently, our city newspaper has been running all sorts of news stories about homeowners who are facing tough times because … Continue reading →