Author: Trae Bodge
20 ways to save money at Starbucks & Dunkin’
Written by: Trae Bodge
If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save money. But I know that DIY …
10 ways to save money at pharmacies
Written by: Trae Bodge
You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, …
12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
Written by: Trae Bodge
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep …
Smart shopping tips for people who love Target
Written by: Trae Bodge
There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in …
Money saving hacks for Walmart shoppers
Written by: Trae Bodge
When it comes to saving money, few stores can hold a candle to Walmart. Their “Everyday Low Prices” are just the tip of the iceberg. After reading about …
How to save money when shopping at IKEA
Written by: Trae Bodge
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array …
How to save money at Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic
Written by: Trae Bodge
Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, or Banana Republic is your go-to when you …
How to save money at your favorite craft stores
Written by: Trae Bodge
Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored than usual for a while. And while boredom often begets creativity and innovation, hearing …
How to save money at Sam’s, Costco & BJ’s
Written by: Trae Bodge
If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and home office staples stacked to the …
6 ways to shop smarter online
Written by: Trae Bodge
More than 79% of Americans purchased goods and services online in 2018 and that number is expected to exceed 90% in 2023. Online shopping is becoming the norm, …
How to save money when you shop
Written by: Trae Bodge
You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious …
How to get shipping for free on nearly everything you buy
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In the old days, those of us who were brave enough to try this new online shopping thing were willing to pay a shipping fee for …
Last-minute Christmas shopping tips & ideas
Written by: Trae Bodge
Christmas, if you celebrate, is right around the corner. Whether you have a tiny number of gifts yet to buy, or if you haven’t started yet, don’t …
The dos & don’ts of buying at a wholesale club
Written by: Trae Bodge
Because I write about smart shopping, you’d think that I’d be adept at shopping in all forms. Not always! As a new member of Costco, it …
5 grocery shopping hacks every smart shopper should know
Written by: Trae Bodge
Grocery shopping isn’t fun, like shopping for clothes or gifts. We tend to form habits around our weekly shopping outing – finding the closest store and walking …
