Just so you remember the importance of being frugal, each week we post online deals hand-picked for Recessionwire readers by the nice people over at Savings.com. Pass it on.
Start thinking summer shape-ups and take 20% off footwear at Reebok. (See more Reebok coupons.)
Take 10% off food and litter with no minimum at Petco. (See more Petco coupons.)…
Makeup is about beauty, and that extends to the packaging. We love shiny lipstick cases that snap shut, perfect eye shadow palettes, pretty bottles and boxes.
So you might think there’s nothing beautiful about an eye shadow compact held together with duct tape or a nub of concealer mashed into a jar. But especially if you buy high-end beauty products you can save a pretty penny by squeezing every bit of use out of them.
Here are five ways to save money on your gorg-ifying regimen. And if if makes you feel better, I’ve never seen a professional makeup artist lay out a row of pristine cases to work their magic. They mix, smash, drip and re-package.
When I was more free-spending, a dropped eye shadow would result in some mild cussing and another $15 charged at the makeup counter. But when I was unemployed and smashed a favorite MAC powder, it seemed crazy to spend so much on a little circle of pigment. Turns out, you can fix a broken shadow with a few drops of alcohol and a few other household items.
Every week, we post online deals hand-picked for Recessionwire readers by the nice people over at Savings.com. Pass ‘em on for good financial Karma.
Save $10 and receive free shipping on orders of $50 or more at Drugstore.com. (See more Drugstore.com coupons.)
Receive a Savings.com exclusive 12% off Nirvana Chocolates. (See more Nirvana Chocolate coupons.)…
In some circles, it’s considered totally ticky-tack to give cash as a wedding gift. Well, times are tight and with people getting married later and later, couples are likely to already own not one but two sets of salad servers.
We expect cash to become more acceptable–and frankly, think it’s far preferable to some of the junk guests call “gifts.”
Deposit a Gift is a new site that seems right on trend…
And you thought credit card companies held all the…well, cards.
Now they’re getting battered by the recession, as some consumers get smart about credit, and others get so broke they can’t pay at all. Then there are the new rules coming down from Washington.
So credit card companies are changing the way they play (a little). Lenders are actually getting friendlier…
If you’re going to spend, at least save a little doing it. To help, every week we post some great deals hand-picked by our friends at Savings.com.
Exclusive: $100 off plus one free night and ski day in Breckenridge at Southwest Vacations. (See more Southwest coupons.) Check out more ski bargains here.
Take 20% off sitewide with free shipping on $50 or more at Sirius. (See more Sirius coupons.)…
There are no excuses left for not getting a good, firm grip on your money.
I’ll just earn more? Last year, even the richie-richest learned that cash doesn’t always keep rolling in.
I don’t know where to start? There are countless resources on the internet.
I don’t have time? There are great tools that will break it all down into steps that can take as little as a few minutes.
Learn your lesson from the recession, already, and get your financial ducks in a row. Start your year with these simple steps:
Don’t know where to start? Our friends at LearnVest (one of Recessionwire’s content partners–hey Caroline Waxler!), are running a financial bootcamp this month…
Balance in our personal finances is important; when place too much emphasis on any one aspect of our financial plan, we often harm our financial (and emotional) wellbeing. Strive for equilibrium in these seven key areas:
Spending And Saving.
Saving for a rainy day is extremely important; however, it must be balanced with enjoyment of the journey. If you are afraid of what your financial future might bring, focus instead on what you want your future to bring. This doesn’t mean you should spend crazily…we’re talking about balance.
Taking Risks.
On one hand, being too conservative might inhibit your ability to reach your long-term goals. This is especially true when your investment decisions (or, more typically, inaction) are fear-based. On the other hand, while investors who take too many risks may reap bigger returns, they are also setting themselves up for very big losses…
If you’re going to spend, at least save a little doing it. To help, every week we post some great deals hand-picked by our friends at Savings.com.
Get 15% off your entire order at Bliss, purveyor of covetable beauty products. (See more Bliss coupons.)
Take 15% off your order at American Apparel. (See more American Apparel coupons.)..
Recessions are stressful. People are out of work or overworked, they move to smaller houses, they’re generally pissed off. But that’s no excuse for being unkempt or un-massaged—especially with the bargain prices we’re seeing at day spas these days.
Some in the spa industry claim it’s “recession-proof,” but guess what? It’s not. Plenty have gone out of business, and many are struggling to get people in the door. You can benefit from the big discounts they’re offering—sometimes more than 50 percent off. And because you can buy vouchers that last for up to a year, if you have some extra cash, you can actually stock up on 12 months worth of bargain beauty and wellness services. Here are some sources to check out:
We’ve already noted our affection for Groupon, which offers discounts in more than two dozen cities around the U.S.
