tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569719583017798476.post509376620879285461..comments2024-01-22T05:25:51.828-05:00Comments on How to be a (retired) Housewife: Don't Overlook your local Hardware Store when being Frugal!Joan Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068492574250515332noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569719583017798476.post-18175257855639117542008-06-23T13:05:00.000-04:002008-06-23T13:05:00.000-04:00I agree, Diane! It's very easy to fall into the "I...I agree, Diane! It's very easy to fall into the "I have a coupon so I have to buy it" or "It's free so I must get it whether I need it or not" phase. I think sticking to buying just the things you NEED and normally buy is imperative -- or coupons and rebates could actually cost you money! Thanks for your comment!Joan Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068492574250515332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569719583017798476.post-54296764525283177132008-06-23T09:11:00.000-04:002008-06-23T09:11:00.000-04:00I have had an ACE Rewards card for some time now. ...I have had an ACE Rewards card for some time now. After you spend so much money ($50, I believe) they send you a coupon in the mail for $5 to spend on anything you like. So, I believe you get 10% back on your purchases. Like anything else, I think rebates and using coupons are super....but you can still find yourself not being very frugal because you are spending, spending, spending. For me, I stay well within my budget by buying only what I need when I need it and don't really shop very much at all. Works well for me as I have always had lots of money left at the end of the month and am able to save that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com