Ways to Save While Shopping

Two words: Email Promotions.  Basically anytime you go to a department/clothing store and buy something, you get asked if you want to receive emails regarding coupons, promotions, etc.  This is a great way to hear about new deals coming up, discounts, sales, and more!  You can sign up to be on any store's email list by just asking when you check out, or if you create an online account with that store.  I was checking my email earlier today and I saw that with one of the stores, I could receive 25% off when I purchase items online.  Other stores send me promotions daily about the various items going on clearance or sales that are starting.  Some stores seem to have sales going on every week.  If you want to find a great way to save while shopping, signing up for the email promotions is a great way to do this!

Here's something NOT new. Gas is expensive. Despite recent drops in prices, gas is still well over $3 a gallon in the KC area. Here's a cool trick that will help save a little $$$ at the pump. Got a smartphone? Download the app "Fuel Finder: Cheapest Gas in the US and Canada." This app is produced by Bottle Rocket. What this add does is simple: It finds the cheapest gas. The user can choose what fuel grade (leaded, unleaded, super, diesel, etc.) The app finds your location. Then the user can choose to sort by; price, distance, and fuel grade. Each gas station listed is shown with a telephone number, the name of the gas station, address, and a link to directions. As of 9AM on this 27th day of September the cheapest gas in the area is $3.27 and can be found at several QuikTrips in the area.

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Cutting the Cost of College

It seems that tuition for college continues to rise as scholarships fall. The amount owed by a student at the end of four years can reach triple digits. And even with such a large investment students are not guaranteed a job. According to the CNN article "Stop the Tuition Madness" the cost of private college has risen 60% over the past 10 years! to put the increase into perspective, the cost of living rises about 2-3% each year. That means collegee tuition is rising almost double the rate as most other costs. So what does the CNN article suggest be done to combat the rising costs of college? First, outsourcing tasks such as dining and IT, and shifting services online such as registering. Also, enacting a mentor ship program, such as Southern new Hampshire University in Manchester. The mentor program helps students to enroll in the proper courses and not waste money on unneeded credits. And Lastly, the article also suggests leveraging technology. This can be applied by updating a campus with cost saving technology such as energy-saving systems. Of the many ideas in the article, I thought that these three ideas to be the most intriguing and practical ways to cut costs at college. Now, how does this apply to an individual student? I think as a student and a member of a college it is our responsibility as well as employees of a university to lobby for cost saving and financially responsible policies. Remember, it is your tuition so be mindful of how it is spent.

Top 5 coupon cutting sources

"5 best coupon-clipping web sites" smart money mag.

http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/family-money/5-best-coupon-clipping-web-sites-23634/

Coupon sites (online/printable coupons)

Hello everyone here's our first post! Wanna save money on the things you need! I do! Well here's some helpful sites to help find online and download printable coupons. This is good for food, clothes or anything you could search for. Some of the sites ask for you to sign-up. And don't worry I wouldn't recommend it if I hadn't tried it first. I did and it's absolutely free and they send coupons through via email on things you are interested in.

www.couponcabin.com

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