Robbing a bank is so unoriginal. Because of a combination of an economy in horrific shape and the rising monetary value of certain goods, materials, and, believe it or not, creatures, many thieves are choosing unusual targets to …
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Dog’s Life: Owners Don’t Cut Pet Spending During Tough Times
During a worrisome, unsteady, and just plain bad economic climate, consumers change their behavior—typically by trying to spend less and save more. But when it comes to one sector of consumer spending, scaling back is more the …
It’s a Deal: 30% Off Sitewide at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic
Now through August 24, use the coupon code THANKS to get an easy 30% off your entire online purchase at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic.
Extreme Couponers Dumpster-Diving for Sunday Newspapers
Who says newspapers are dead? Some editions are so popular these days that people are digging through others’ trash for them. Long live print!
Simple Way to Save Over 20% On Groceries (And Save Time, Too)
The takeaway from an experiment in comparison shopping for groceries is that consumers could save a significant amount of money, as well as time, by never setting foot in the store.
It’s a Deal: Go Bowling for Free on Saturday, August 6
Get a coupon at GoBowling.com that can be redeemed for a free game this Saturday at participating bowling alleys around the country. The promotion celebrates the end of (who knew?) National Bowling Week.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Half Off at Payless, Famous Footwear
Two shoe retailers are holding BOGO half-off sales: Buy one pair of shoes at Famous Footwear or Payless, and you can purchase a second pair of equal or lesser value at 50% off. Also, for this week, use the coupon code LOCKER11 to get an additional 20% off your entire online order from Famous Footwear.
It’s a Deal: Save an Easy $5 at Ace Hardware
Now through August 9, use the coupon code GYWB5 for online shopping or follow this Ace Hardware link to print out a coupon for an in-store discount of $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.
149 Money Tips: Save on Gas, Cars, Kids Gear, Prescription Meds, and More
We’ve also rounded up advice on how coupons and buzz words and phrases (“Limited Time Only!”) can easily push consumers to waste money they otherwise would have saved.
It’s a Deal: 75% Off Dickies Clearance Merchandise
Use the coupon code HOT75 to get 75% off the regular price of shoes, clothing, and other items in Dickies’ clearance section. The discount is valid for purchases made by Sunday, July 24.
Extreme Couponing: Never Hotter, Yet Never More Pointless
Spending a good chunk of the work week hunting and gathering coupons, then strategically shopping at the supermarket for hours, all to save $50, $75, even $100 on groceries, is a dubious use of time. Now that supermarkets, …
It’s a Deal: $50 Off $100 Purchase at Bloomingdale’s
Use the coupon code SURVEY to get $50 off purchases of $100 or more at Bloomingdales.com. The discount applies to regular and sale items. Expiration date unknown.