Sunday, June 12, 2011
It Adds Up
Let me tell you a story. During my years of work at my previous job, every single time I got change I would put it in my pocket and once I got home, I put it in a change jar. Every single time a co-worker got huffy about the change they received as a tip and threw it on the table in front of everyone to show how they were above such a pitiful amount, I would take it and put it my change jar at home.
Right before I left to move, I took that full change jar, that was so heavy it was breaking, and took it to the bank. I put that change in the coin machine at the bank and opted for the money to go directly in to my account. Load after load after load went in to the tray and down the slot as I watched the dollar amount increase on the screen. Four years I saved every penny, nickel and dime that I came across at work and it added up to almost $300.
Doesn’t sound like much? Then go ahead and open your wallets right now. Remove $300 from that wallet and walk outside with the money. Throw that $300 in to the middle of the street and walk away. Does it feel like more now?
You may not have a job earning tips but you can still end up saving small amounts that will add up to a significant amount if you use coupons. Why people do not use coupons I do not understand. To me, it’s just like the scenario above. You can either save 3% here, 10% there, 5% over there and have it add up over time or you can, as I said, take your money from your wallet and flush it down the toilet. If you do not use coupons, that’s basically what you are doing.
You would be surprised at just how many coupons there are out there for almost anything you need. A great place to start looking is at pricepickle.com. You can save money on bedroom furniture, travel, clothing, pet supplies, food, wine, flowers, etc. You can even save money by buying a book and then more savings when you sell it back by using a Chegg Coupon.
I’ll say that again. You can save money on the purchase of a book, read it and then sell it back and get more money. Seriously, why on earth would you not use a coupon while you’re shopping?
Often times people think a coupon is only worth it if it’s for 25, 40, 50% off or more but think about this for a minute. Let’s say you purchase $100 worth of software and use a coupon for 10% off from pricepickle.com. You saved yourself $10. Put that money in a savings account. Later, you decide you need some new pillows that cost $54 and you get 15% off using a coupon. While you’re at it, it’s time to get Rover some new supplies. You discover, that with a coupon, you can save $10 on orders over $75.
In just those three transactions alone, you have saved yourself $28.25. That’s a tank of gas for many people. That’s half a phone bill for others. It’s a decent meal at a restaurant. When you use coupons, you are basically giving yourself your own money back.
It took me less than three minutes to find those deals. Don’t you think three minutes of your time is worth almost $30? Just think what you can accumulate in a year. Coupons...they’re like a gift.
