Budget Babble

Searching for deals on Amazon is like being on a treasure hunt.  Tucked away among pages of their website are all kinds of money-saving hacks. The more you look, the more you find. Here are five ways to shop Amazon for less. 1) Go directly to Amazon Outlet in the drop-down menu. There you will find huge discounts on marked down, clearance, overstocked and returned merchandise. You can search for “under $10” products, or check the coupons and last-minute deals.    2) If you scroll all the way down to the very bottom of any Amazon page, you can browse some of Amazon’s other sites for great finds, like Woot for electronics and gadgets or 6pm for fashion and home goods.   3) Sign up with a cash-back site such as Raise or Rakuten. Connect to Amazon through them for  cash back, rebates, promo codes and coupons  on your purchases.    4) Spend some spare time doing micro-tasks on Mturk. You can literally do hundreds of quick, low-paying tasks in a short a...

When you are strug gling to make ends meet, saving can seem an impossible goal. Even on the barest of budgets, there are ways to keep your money in your pocket longer. Start by saving money shopping. Coupons, deals and discounts are widely available and can save you time and effort, too! Here are 5 easy, but often overlooked budget tweaks for starters: 1) Shop at your local $1 dollar store                                                                         Dollar stores can be a goldmine of bargains for everyday items. Sandwich bags, paper towels, trash bags, toiletries, and even groceries can be purchased for only $1 a piece. You’ll just have to skip the brand name items…you don’t need to stock your shelves with expensive stuff when the cheaper version will do just fine. Many of your cleaning product...