It doesn’t take a big government study to know that food prices are going up — just look at how much money you’re forking over at the grocery store compared to last year.
In case you like the government studies, here are some facts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service: Beef prices are 10.2 percent higher...
With the hours ticking down until Christmas, it’s the high-risk season for compulsive shoppers.
In the past, those who struggled to control their urges could steer clear of the malls. But with online daily deals beckoning 24 hours a day — Today only! Free upgrades! Half off your entire purchase if you act now! — reining in those impulses...
Consumers are flocking to a wave of new classes at community colleges and libraries that show them how to use coupons to save on their grocery bills.
They’re searching for coupons online, and they’re signing on to one of about 2,000 so-called mommy blogs that pair manufacturer’s coupons with items on sale.
Coupon clipping has...
With so many choices and temptations, shopping at the supermarket can make your head spin. We’ll give you the inside scoop and get you on your way to becoming a smarter shopper.
1: Shop the perimeter. All the fresh foods -- fruits, veggies, dairy and meats -- are around the edge of the store. The milk aisle is typically...
Ina Poecher heard about a back-to-school sale at J.C. Penney on the radio. So with a mental list of wardrobe needs for fifth grade, the Vadnais Heights, Minn., 10-year-old spent a recent Saturday morning with her head in the clearance racks.
In the past, her picks would have been paid for with her mom’s credit card. Not this...
