So being that I don't make a top notch income (but really, who does?) I have been on the look out for websites and other ways that will help me save money while still enjoying things that I like to do..you know, eat, shop, pamper myself-the basics. Anyway, here are some websites that I have found to help me out along the way.
Offers discounts from many merchants, restaurants, spas, etc. local to your city, usually about 50%-90% off- check them out
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Gasbuddy is a website that will direct you to the cheapest gas prices in your city. Enter your zipcode into the search bar on the main website and it will take you to the page for your city and surrounding towns, suburbs, etc. If you sign up and register, you can get points for entering gas prices, reading news stories, and other things. You can use these points to get tickets towards a random drawing for a $250 gas card every week. If you're interested and there's somewhere on the sign up for a referral, you can always tell them that Kissmyash0600 sent you :)
I am working on saving money so that I'll have it for emergencies or other things that might come up in the future. I have found that it's a lot easier for me to save when I have a set amount of money comine out each time, and when it is not in my savings account on my bank account. I do use that, but Smarty Pig is more like a put away savings that I cannot easily transfer back into my checking account to use for "right now". It's part of BBVA Compass Bank, so it is secure, legit, safe, and smart. If you're interested in Smarty Pig, comment with your email here so I can send you a referral email :) or email me at kissmyash0600@hotmail.com
Mint is a smart way to keep track of all of your bank accounts, savings accounts, and property values in one place. It alerts you when your accounts reach low balances and when a charge that might not be authorized or looks suspicious hits your accounts.
Living Social is another site that offers local discounts of 60%-95% off at retailers, restaurants, spas, etc in your city. Check them out
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Groupon offers 50%-90% off at local retailers, restaurants, etc. Check them out
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Urban Dealight offers 50%-90% off of local stores, food, restaurants, services, etc. Check them out
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This may or may not only be for Dallas, I may or may not be super dumb-I feel like you can get this for other cities who have Pegasus sites. Same thing, local discounts, save money, check it out
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If your city has a Village Voice, you have Voice Deals of the Day-also 50%-90% off local businesses, etc-check it out
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If you shop online and are into the idea of getting cash back from online retailers, Ebates is definitely something that you should check out. Sign up on Ebates, search your retailer. If they have listed with Ebates, their cash back and promotion options will come up on the page. Simply click the link of the promotion or cash back that you want and Ebates will take you to that retailer where you shop and check out. The total is transferred to your Ebates account which figures your cash back amount which is then put on your account. Your check is sent out every 3 months based on purchases that you've made in the previous 4 months (the schedule is posted under help topics/cash back payments). I highly HIGHLY recommend this one, so at least check it out
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Earn Swagbucks by doing web searches through the website as well as taking surveys, playing games, entering Swagcodes, watching videos, and doing other things that they list. The account also offers different promotions and coupons that you can use and earn Swagbucks from using them. You can redeem your Swagbucks in the Swagstore for other promotions and deals from popular retailers and Etailers.
If you like designer clothing but can't afford to feed your addiction without breaking the bank and taking the credit card out of the freezer, you should check out Shop It To Me. On this site, you sign up and create your own profile of sizes, designers, stores, and items that you like. When things on your profile in your sizes go on sale, you get an email of the prices and other promotion codes that you can use to get even deeper discounts. Check it out
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Discounts from various businesses local to your city, one deal a day (50%-90% off). If enough people buy, the deal activates, if not, the deal does not and no one pays. Check it out
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Sunday Paper
It's my best friend of inanimate objects. The front of the paper tells you if there's coupons in it or not (no, the plastic wrap is not the giveaway because some weekends, it's just comics and inserts). If the front page of the Sunday Paper says "$426 in savings!" BUY IT and cut the coupons. Seriously, it's about $3, you can get it at any gas station, grocery store, drug store, etc, and do yourself a favor by cutting the coupons and saving tremendously on your groceries and drug store purchases. Seriously, there literally is NO reason not to.
There is always a sale on top of a sale on top of a sale, especially if you get the emails, and if you have a Kohls card, it's even better. I love Lauren Conrad's line, and the Elle line there, but there are fashions and designers for ever taste of fashion. The store is affordable, fun, and will take back returns if you get home and your clothes don't fit (even if it's been a month since you bought them..but please be classy, don't wear and return-gross!)
If this goes well, it will spread out. Right now, they are running a trial for Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, and San Francisco. Same thing as the other deal sites, but these are through Facebook. From what I've seen, there are some pretty good deals so far. It is definitely looking good.
This is the Reva pump by Sofft. This is a classy and beautiful shoe with a trendy edge. I love the sleek look of this shoe. It's pretty versatile and I could definitely wear these at work or for going out.
This Sam Edelman platform pump is to DIE for! I love the detail on the platform, it's edgy and sexy. I would rock these with jeggings and a sexy top for sure.
