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Part 3 of 5 in Tips for Budgeting
Planning Ahead - There is always a Sale
1. Research - Amazon (and other websites) are brimming with user reviews on almost everything.  Generic brands are often cheaper for the similar quality (though not always, so read reviews!).  Sometimes paying more for the non-generic will be a better-longer lasting [...]

This idea has been ruminating in my head since I started cleaning out my shelves of books that I read once, maybe twice and which now are collecting dust, in order to make room for Jenn’s new school books.  I typically purchase books on the friends recommendations or because I’m familiar with the author.  I [...]