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!
My money saving tip is know your prices for the things you buy often. If you know the best place to pick up those items at the best price you’re already saving yourself from over paying for those items. And watch for sales. Sometimes an item on sale at a more expensive store (eg. metro) is still more expensive than the regular price at a different store (eg. freshco) Just because something is on sale doesn’t mean it’s the best option or price.
Never go shopping hungry,I find this helps curb expensive impulse buying at the grocery store.Take the few extra minutes before hand to get organized.Make your list(s),check and clip coupons,I find it handy to circle the items I want in a flyer with black sharpie and the # I want to buy.Use the free apps that are available to get more deals and cash back.DON’T forget your list at home lol!!
Price match and coupons when available
I price match and use coupons on items on sale to save money.
Combine price matching with coupon use & apps like Checkout51, etc.
I only buy when items are on sale and I try to match with a coupon.
Plan your meals around your grocery store’s flyer’s, do price match for sale items and only use coupons on items you would regularly buy or if using the coupon makes the item free or almost free.
always use coupons if you can find them and double up with awesome apps like Checkout 51!
Make your own coffee each morning instead of going to Tim Hortons
Watch for sales and buy in bulk!