Thrifty Thinking: Shopping Tips from Renee Ross
Nearly forty percent of U.S. households say they're "just getting by" or are struggling financially, according to a new survey by the Federal Reserve. The report is
described as a snapshot of how Americans perceive their financial and
economic well-being. Today's shoppers need to be savvier than ever. But doing research,
clipping coupons, and shopping around takes a lot of time. What if there was an easier way?
I recently had a chance to interview Renee Ross, blogger at Cutie Booty Cakes, about the easiest ways to save money - without spending a lot of time.
Besides the ones in the interview, she also has this advice to share:
- Stop shopping with other people: social pressure is powerful & convinces people to buy items they don't really need
- Take advantage of new cell phone plans with extended families
including grandmothers, uncles and grandchildren
- Always negotiate your medical bills: most providers will be willing to cut your balance by 25% or more if you offer to pay
- Place a clock in every bathroom so there's no excuse to be late
- Use a ceramic watercolor palette for sorting & separating jewelry and other small items
- Keep electronic devices in a special drawer designated as nightly charging station
Renée
holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and has worked
domestically and abroad in the field of HIV/AIDS awareness and
prevention for over ten years. After the birth of her son, Renée
decided that having a flexible schedule and working from home would be
the best option for caring for her young son. Renée was named as one of
the top moms in digital media in Nielson’s Online
2009 Power Moms list. She is a member of the Walmart Moms, a writer for
Kid Expert, a weekly column on The Classy Closet and a member
Hanes’Social Media Comfort Crew.
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