Today’s reader question comes from LW. She’s wondering how “money-maker” deals really work. Do you have a question about budgeting, couponing, menu planning or anything else? Please send me an email – I love hearing from my readers! You mention money maker deals. Like that great Zyrtec one you mentioned last week. What does that [...]
Reader Q&A: Saving on Little Purchases vs. Eliminating Big Expenses
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by on May 24, 2011
Do you have a question for me about couponing, saving money, menu planning or anything else? I love to hear from my readers, so please be in touch! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and appreciate all the tips about couponing – I used to just cut out one or two coupons and [...]
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Reader Q&A: Coupons for Kosher Food?
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by on May 12, 2011
It’s been a while since we’ve had a Reader Q&A, hasn’t it? Sorry about that! I think Pesach completely threw me off my game, but I’m hoping to get back on the bandwagon. Today’s question comes from Andrea and she’s wondering about coupons for kosher products. I am curious if you would ever write on [...]
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Reader Q&A: Stockpiling Chametz & Pesach
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by on March 15, 2011
We’re all about Purim in our house these days, but I’m not in complete denial that Pesach is indeed coming. So, I thought this question in the comments section last week was especially apt. It was submitted by “Annonymous”, but I’m guessing that Anon isn’t the only one wondering about how to balance the pull [...]
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Reader Q&A: Ways to Save Money on Prescription Medications
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by on February 23, 2011
For today’s Reader Q&A, I’m actually hoping to get some tips from all of you — my very smart and savvy readers. A reader wrote in asking for ideas on saving money on her prescriptions medications. While I had one or two suggestions, I figure I’m just scratching the surface. I bet you all have [...]
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Reader Q&A: Getting Started With Coupons
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by on February 8, 2011
Today’s question comes from Elana and it’s all about coupons. If you’re on the fence about taking the couponing plunge, you might find some encouragement in my answer! What are these “inserts” you often mention – i.e. SS, P&G, etc.? I am assuming they are from the newspaper, but I’m not sure. I’m considering ordering [...]
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Reader Q&A: Quality vs. Cost?
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by on January 26, 2011
Today’s Reader Q&A comes from my wonderful friend Aliza. Thanks so much for reading KOAB – and for asking the tough questions! I really want to get a bread machine but I am torn as to the caliber. My general MO is to buy something top of the line – why bother with a lesser [...]
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Reader Q&A: Do you ever just splurge?!
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by on January 11, 2011
It’s been a while since we’ve had a Q&A, but I’ve got a fun one today! I just found your blog two weeks ago and I love it (Thank you!). After 14 years of marriage, my husband and I are finally making a budget – and trying to stick to it… I know this probably [...]
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