The Internet can be a pain. It’s over-priced for high speed, has annoying glitches, and you really have to wade through some terrible crap sometimes to find what you need. That said, would I give it up for a swimming pool full of chocolate – NO.
The Internet, with all it’s issues, has changed how we do just about everything, and best of all it can save you money. Here are five ways that surfing can save you big bucks.

Reviews: How often have you bought something and ended up hating it? With the Internet, you can find reviews on almost everything …read more

If you like to save money, then you’ll want to check out SavvyDollar.  SavvyDollar is an online forum where others come to share couponing tips, sale and coupon match-ups, sales and bargains they have found, plan coupon swaps, and more.

Although SavvyDollar has information specific to North Carolina, it can still be a source of saving information for those in other states.  I signed up for the website’s newsletter and this week I was emailed a huge list of triple coupon match-ups for Harris Teeter.  The list was compiled by Smart Spending Resources. 
Here’s a sample of the email I received:
Breyers Ice Cream BOGO …read more

In an interview the other day, Karen from MyBargainBuddy.com said that the best way she found for making a bit of extra money quick was to hold a yard sale. So, I thought we could benefit from a good list of yard sale and consignment related links.

Craigslist – This site is a great place to sell large items, but it is also an excellent way to advertise your yard sale absolutely free. The key to success with this seems to be posting your yard sale add the day before so that it isn’t pushed off the page by other ad …read more

A lot of people love Walgreen’s, including me. I get so many great deals there. However, there can be some confusion about the programs and specials and the cashiers and managers do not have consistent training. For tips on how to shop at Walgreen’s or to check out the special deals each week, try some of these helpful sites:

Walgreen’s Hot Buys page is where you can find the $5 off $20 and $10 off $40 coupons that are available several times a month for Friday and Saturday purchases.
Refund Cents has an amazingly comprehensive guide to all the different programs that …read more

If you’re looking for a way to get rid of a computer, flat panel monitor, music player, or laptop, without dumping it in the trash (bad eco-choice), and without worrying about your personal info being shared, then My Bone Yard could work for you. Bonus, you may even earn a $ reward.
My Bone Yard has a quick and easy online estimator that can tell you what your electronic device is worth, plus you get to ship for free (My Bone Yard will send you a shipping label). All you do is fill in a fast form, agree to give up …read more

I was reading up on how to save money, when I saw a link that piqued my interest. It was a quiz that determines whether or not you are a compulsive shopper. I took it just to make myself feel better that there are really people worse off than I am, when it comes to spending. I should never have taken that stupid test. A lot of  my answers surprised and disappointed me. Here is the test, as it reads on Bankrate:

Are you a compulsive shopper?

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Do you buy things you want, whether or not you can afford them at the moment?

2. …read more

Hope your having a nice weekend! Welcome to this week’s thrifty links. Hope there’s something here you find useful!

13 Ways to Make Your Own Swiffer Pads – The Consumerist.
Many Unaware of Mortgage Help CNN Money
Claim your Girl Scout cookies as a charitable donation Consumerist.
How Green are Green Cars Really?  Planet Save
Trade Your Child’s Books for New Ones with Swap Tree  Eco Child’s Play
The High Cost of Using Less Water TheStar.com
Miscellaneous Cleaning Tips Keeping the Castle
75 Tips to Keep Your Car in Top Notch Condition  Reader’s Digest
DIY $200 PC Paul Stamatiou
3 Recipes for Home Spa Treatments The List Maven
Gardening Giveaways at …read more

After reading this item at The Consumerist, I couldn’t let it pass without bringing it to you. The post is entitled "7 Things to Regularly Check on Your Car to Save Money" and offers sound practical advice.
Everything here from checking your coolant and anti-freeze to changing your air filters are easy things you can do from your home garage. The list also tells you how much it will cost to make the repairs yourself and how much more money you’ll spend having someone do it for you.
No matter who handles the maintenance, it’s a good reminder of the …read more

As much as I’d like for you to spend all of your time here, there are some other great places to find money saving news around the Internet. Whether it’s in the blogs or in the news, there’s so much great advice out there. Today I share with you some great money saving links!

Thrifty Mommy has 20 Ways to Save On Your Wedding. Easy, practical advice. As a former wedding writer I can tell you she’s dead on with the tips.
Jennifer at Tree Hugging Family has a few good, practical resolutions many of us should consider.
Noreen at Hankering for …read more

You know what I love about the Internet? You can find courses, tutorials and lessons for almost anything – and many of them are free. Are you interested in learning to crochet or designing your own website but don’t know when you’ll have the time?
Have you thought about taking up an instrument or learning to dance but can’t afford the cost of a class? Would you like to perform a few simple repairs but have no clue where to start? Here are a great list of things you can learn online for free any time, any where there’s an Internet …read more