Living better, spending less.
The price of stamps is rising two cents on May 11, to 44¢ from 42¢. This would be a great time to go pick up some forever stamps. I don’t necessarily think it’s a good idea to go crazy buying up stamps just to save money on potential future increases… the return on your investment is relatively low, and then you end up with all these stamps that you have to store or protect from damage or loss. Having said that, it does make sense to me to go ahead and buy a few stamps this week instead of waiting until next month. You’ll save forty cents for every book you buy. The coupon-addicted among us might consider it like having a coupon for postage. :)
When I became a stay-at-home-mom, I promised I could save our family money by shopping sales and maybe even using a few coupons. I had no idea what I was getting into. These days, I am on a first-name basis with the cashiers at the local drugstores, I haven't paid for toothpaste or shampoo in over a year and I spend my free time here, helping others do the same. So please, make yourself at home while you learn how to save, and when to spend!
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