How to Save Money on Everything From Groceries to Diapers

Posted by Jenny Evans Jul 23, 2009

I'm infamous among extended family for being "The Cheap One," which I take as a compliment (even when it's not meant to be one.) Whenever somebody wants to find a deal on something, they usually call me to see if I've got any ideas.

I pride myself on getting my family through some very lean times, and over the years I've found some of the best ways to save money on just about everything including groceries, printer ink, diapers, online purchases, phone service, and college textbooks. I've also found that using cash back credit cards for all our family's purchases contributes to our personal savings - I never even carry cash anymore.

We also use a budget in our home to control our spending and know what's going on in our wallets. Some budgeting articles you might want to check out are:

• "Creating a Budget"
• "What to Include in a Household Budget"
• "Reaching Financial Goals with a Budget"