They bet you will make a mistake. They're usually right.

I was blazing though my food shopping route today, working the plan that I had put together on Sunday.  I had my sale items listed by store with the coupons organized in their respective store envelope.  Every shopping trip is a game to me, who will get the better of this transaction, Them or Me?

Best time to buy it, is when you don't need it

Pressure creates a sense of urgency.  That can be a good thing.  Positive Pressure can force your hand to 'get things done'.

Saving Tip: Just Do... Nothing. It's the new Something.

"The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. "   

— Michael Porter (Harvard Business School professor)

It feels like everyone is making a play for our dollars, so many ads and outlets trying to beat the bucks out of us...  

Pop Quiz: What's the real deal? Do the math...

They say that education is the great equalizer.

Let's apply that to our shopping efforts and take a step toward leveling the playing field.  The playing field is not level.

Saving Tip: Making Location & Loyalty choices

People ask me where to start.  One place to go for a quick win is to review your "shopping universe".  I got into a bad habit.  I went to the same place for the same stuff all the time.

Buyer Beware: Learn from my Sunday Shop mistake: B-

It started off promising.  Today was all set up for a good day of planning for a solid week of savings.

Then the phone rang.

Everyone wants what you have! Your $$

Attitudes about money have a big impact on your cash flow.

I've recently had an attitude adjustment.