Real Simple Saving Methods :: Putting $ Back In Your Piggy Bank

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:

Car & Driver :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS321) = $3.65




This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.21) are:

Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Inc. :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Coupon Codes (all expire 03.21):
Take an extra 15% off most titles with coupon code: PXSS321
Take an extra $5 off $30 order with coupon code: MNDSS321
Take an extra $7.50 off $40 order with coupon code: MQQSS321
Take an extra $10 off $50 order with coupon code: MQPSS321

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Every Monday I’ll be hosting a giveaway gathering for all to share their giveaways. List your giveaway below. Make sure you keep it neat, short, & linked directly to the giveaway. Direct links to your homepage will be deleted.

Want to list your giveaways at more blogs with linkies? Take a look at my Giveaway Linkies page for a complete list of other blogs who host giveaway linkies throughout the week!

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Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:

Family Circle :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS321) = $3.65




This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.21) are:

Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Inc. :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Coupon Codes (all expire 03.21):
Take an extra 15% off most titles with coupon code: PXSS321
Take an extra $5 off $30 order with coupon code: MNDSS321
Take an extra $7.50 off $40 order with coupon code: MQQSS321
Take an extra $10 off $50 order with coupon code: MQPSS321

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Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:

Motor Trend :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $3.65




This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:

Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Inc. :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Coupon Codes (all expire 03.14):
Take an extra 15% off most titles with coupon code: PXSS314
Take an extra $5 off $30 order with coupon code: MNDSS314
Take an extra $7.50 off $40 order with coupon code: MQQSS314
Take an extra $10 off $50 order with coupon code: MQPSS314

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Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:

Sporting News :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $3.65




This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:

Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Inc. :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC




Coupon Codes (all expire 03.14):
Take an extra 15% off most titles with coupon code: PXSS314
Take an extra $5 off $30 order with coupon code: MNDSS314
Take an extra $7.50 off $40 order with coupon code: MQQSS314
Take an extra $10 off $50 order with coupon code: MQPSS314

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"Piggy Bank" by alanclever_2000 on Flickr

I’d like to share with you how we choose to bank. I’m not suggesting that this way is the right way, because of course what works for me, may not for others.

In 2005 when we moved to Utah we were bankless. There wasn’t a national bank that was in Northeastern Pennsylvania that was also in Utah, so we had to choose a new bank. Of course, the first week of school the campus was crawling with creditors and banks. We picked Wells Fargo because it was the most accessible for us and our location on campus. Chris and I each opened our own checking and savings accounts.

The savings account with Wells Fargo never worked for me. I’d put money in the savings, but would transfer it right back out as soon as I needed it. It was just like it wasn’t even in a separate account. There was no saving going on.

Last year I discovered ING Direct. The main reason that I signed up with them was for a $50 credit if you opened a new account, deposited money, and made 3 signature purchases with the linked debit card. Nice and easy way to make $50 since I deposited $15 & purchased sodas on campus. But then I looked into ING Direct some more and realized that they were a really great bank and had good interest rates on their savings accounts.

Even after deciding to keep the ING Direct account, I still didn’t really expect myself to use it. I can’t recall what exactly made me open my eyes and see it was the perfect saving opportunity, but I’m glad I did. We now have a checking and 6  savings accounts with ING Direct. Each savings is designated to what we’re saving for (emergency, car, house, vacation, medical bills, & bi-yearly bills [car insurance, apartment insurance, etc.]). I set up an automatic transfer schedule that transfers funds weekly to each of these accounts.

There are a few reason why we have not completely transferred everything over to ING Direct. First of all, ING Direct is an internet based bank. There are no local branches. I’m not really sure how it would work if I needed to deposit a check or cash. They also don’t allow you to have checks made (you can request a check to be mailed by them for free if you do need a check mailed).

In the near future I plan on posting some more on my savings process, our “so-called-budget”, and other finance related topics. But everything I post will more than likely be how I do things. =]

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Grocery Deals :: Ralph’s — 03.10 – 03.16

03.12.2010

These Ralph’s grocery deal highlights are brought to you courtesy of Aimee at The MommyTrade!
The following deals are good 03.10 – 03.16:
Non-Coupon Deals:
Fresh Blueberries 4.4-6 oz- $1.50
Fresh Jumbo Navel Oranges, per lb- $0.50
Fritos or Cheetos 7.75-9.25 oz, – $0.99 (Must use In Ad Coupon, buy 2, & have a $10 minimum purchase – limit one [...]

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Grocery Deals :: Stater Brothers — 03.10 – 03.16

03.12.2010

These Stater Brothers grocery deal highlights are brought to you courtesy of Aimee at The MommyTrade!
The following deals are good 03.10 – 03.16:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday ONLY
Cabbage, Green – $.15 lb
Beef-Murphy’s or Blarney Stone Point Cut Corned Beef Brisket (Limit 2 )- $.99 lb
Non Coupon Deals:
Potatoes, Russet, 5 lb – $0.99
Coupon Deals:
8th Continent Soymilk, [...]

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Deal :: Best Deal Magazines – Deal of the Day for 03.12

03.11.2010

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:
Taste Of Home :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $3.65

This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:
Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Inc. :: [...]

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Deal :: Best Deal Magazines – Deal of the Day for 03.11

03.10.2010

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:
Every Day with Rachael Ray :: 1 Year :: $9.49 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $8.07

This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:
Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

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Deal :: Best Deal Magazines – Deal of the Day for 03.10

03.09.2010

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:
Sherman’s Travel :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $3.65

This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:
Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Inc. :: $3.75 [...]

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Deal :: Best Deal Magazines – Deal of the Day for 03.09

03.08.2010

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:
Interview :: 1 Year :: $3.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $2.80

This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:
Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Inc. :: $3.75 for [...]

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Giveaway Winner :: Care4Hire.com 1 Month Membership

03.08.2010

The winner of the Care4Hire.com 1 Month Membership…
Picked by Random Integer Generator:
Congratulations to #9 – Summer!
Thank you to Care4Hire.com & everyone who entered!
The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email announcing that they’ve won. If I do not hear back from them in 48 hours, then a new winner will be chosen.

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Giveaway :: General Mills Grains of Goodness Prize Pack

03.08.2010

My Blog Spark and General Mills want me to share information with all of you about their Whole Grain Guarantee found on General Mills cereal boxes. The following information has been provided by General Mills through My Blog Spark and has not been written by me.
Did you know that studies have found that a diet [...]

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Giveaway Gathering :: Week of 03.08

03.07.2010

Every Monday I’ll be hosting a giveaway gathering for all to share their giveaways. List your giveaway below. Make sure you keep it neat, short, & linked directly to the giveaway. Direct links to your homepage will be deleted.

Want to list your giveaways at more blogs with linkies? Take a look at my Giveaway Linkies [...]

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Deal :: Best Deal Magazines – Deal of the Day for 03.08

03.07.2010

Today’s Deal of the Day (ends at midnight ET) is:
Parents :: 1 Year :: $4.29 – 15% (use code PXSS314) = $3.65

This week’s Weekly Specials (through 03.14) are:
Family Fun :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Motorcyclist :: $3.75 for 1 Year :: Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC

Inc. :: $3.75 for [...]

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Giveaway Winner :: Wanchai Ferry Gift Pack

03.07.2010

The winner of the Wanchai Ferry Gift Pack is…
Picked by Random Integer Generator:
Congratulations to #163 – Rachel D. @ Second Time Around!
Thank you to Wanchai Ferry, My Blog Spark, & everyone who entered!
The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email announcing that they’ve won. If I do not hear back from them [...]

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Giveaway Winner :: Achieve Anything In Just One Year

03.06.2010

The winner of Achieve Anything In Just One Year by Jason Harvey is…
Picked by Random Integer Generator:
Congratulations to #3 – Janet F. @ Grammy Janet’s Place!
Thank you to Jason Harvey & everyone who entered!
The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email announcing that they’ve won. If I do not hear back from [...]

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Blog News :: Giveaways, Giveaways, Giveaways!

03.05.2010

With it being the weekend, I usually don’t post much. And I assume it will be the same this weekend. But…I currently have 5 giveaways going that I would love for y’all to enter! 2 end this weekend!
Ending March 6 @ 9 PM MT :: Achieve Anything In Just One Year by Jason Harvey
Ending March [...]

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Review & Giveaway :: Carolina Pad

03.05.2010

Review ::
Tax season means sorting through the past year’s jumble of papers that never got filed and mail that is still sitting on your counter, looking for everything that you need to file on time. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could be ready for tax season with everything organized and in one place [...]

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