November is Financial Literacy Month and on November 4, 2014, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a woman that has made it her mission to educate Canadians on Financial Literacy, hosted the first ever Use Your Common Cents Day. The event was designed to empower Canadians to use their common sense when it comes to everyday spending and save money as a result.
In the past, I had terrible financial skills and ended up in a lot of debt as a result. It took years of careful money management and credit rebuilding to recover from my initial foolishness, but as a result I am now very passionate about the importance of financial literacy. And I’m also living proof that anyone can bounce back from previous bad money choices and build a better future.
To help Canadians save, especially with the spending-heavy holidays quickly approaching, P&G has launched the www.savingmadesimple.ca website full of helpful tips and advice from Gail on how to gear-up for successful savings. You can also join over 1 million Canadians and register to have access to print-at-home coupons on top brands, exclusive samples and daily inspiration every day of the year!
It’s amazing how much simple, everyday purchases add up over the weeks and months, and equally amazing how saving a little bit on every purchase can add up to more money in your pocket. Check out the new Saving Made Simple website today and prepare to save more money all year long!
I shop around and stock up when item are on sale.
must have a weekly menu plan, and use your leftovers. Stick to a list and ALWAYS use price matching and coupons, (also keep your eyes peeled for scanner code of Canada items).
Make a list with recipes, planning, check in store coupons
Buy used when possible (especially household items, kid clothes etc)!
DON’T ALWAYS BUY THE BRAND NAMES
always use coupons and wait for sales
I use coupons on items that I regularly buy, I also have a jar where all my change goes into after every shopping trip and this is usually enough by year end to pay my property taxes
I use coupons and price match each and every time I grocery shop!
My best tip is to use a list to ensure you get everything you need in one trip. the more times I have to run to the store through the week, the more money I spend on impulse buys.
AlwAYS USE COUPONS AND LOOK FOR THE PRODUCT TO BE ON SALE IN FLYERS – THANKS!