Budget Basics ~ How to Get Started Before you can create your budget you'll want to take a look at your income and your expenses. You'll need a good understanding of everything coming in and going out. You also want to figure out what you want to accomplish with your budget. Do you want to get your spending under control, save more money, pay down your debt, or are you trying to accomplish View Post
Can I Stack BOGO Coupons & Sales??
Can you stack BOGO Coupons w/ BOGO Sales?? YES! Yes you can.. and we have a Cheat Chart that shows you exactly how! So you want to stack those awesome BOGO (or B2G1, ect.) coupons you have with a stellar BOGO sale but are feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to figure out the math!? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!! With this easy-to-use chart, we break down exactly how many items to buy and how View Post
How to Find Penny Items at Dollar General
How to Find Penny Items at Dollar General Penny Shopping at Dollar General can be a lot of fun. Part of that fun is the hunt for the deal. Keep in mind that Penny Items are supposed to be removed from the selling floor so you need to be prepared in order to be successful when shopping for Penny Items. We've got some great tips and tools to help. Get the Weekly Penny List Each week, View Post
10 Tips that Will Make You a Stop & Shop Expert!
10 Tips that Will Make You a Stop & Shop Expert! Stop & Shop is an amazing place to shop! Whether you're a novice or seasoned shopper these tips will make shopping for FREE even easier. 1. Get yourself a "My Stop & Shop" Card Before we even get started you want to make sure that you have a Stop & Shop Card. If you don’t have one you will need to sign up for one. You can sign View Post
5 Simple Steps to Start (or add to) Your Emergency Fund
5 Simple Steps to Start (or add to) Your Emergency Fund If you're following How to Shop for FREE you've probably at least dipped your toes into the world of couponing. It's a great way to save some money and stretch your budget. When you first started couponing you probably had to make some adjustments to the way you did your shopping and maybe you've even built up a little stockpile View Post
New Hampshire Extends “Stay-at-Home” Order through 05/31
Photo Credit: WMUR New Hampshire Extends "Stay-at-Home" Order through 05/31 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced today that the Stay-at-Home Order would be extended to 05/31. Dubbed "Stay-at-Home 2.0" the order will also flex certain business openings throughout the month. Here are the highlights of the updated order: 05/01 Campgrounds - Limited to NH residents and Campground View Post
Possible $1000 for SNAP Recipients
Possible $1000 for SNAP Recipients GiveDirectly and Fresh EBT are Partnering to Provide Additional Assistance to Select SNAP Recipients In an effort to help those most impacted financially by COVID-19 GiveDirectly has partnered with Propel (the company behind the Fresh EBT app) to provide $1000 cash to qualifying SNAP recipients. These payments started at the end of March. As part of this View Post
If You Filed with H&R Block, Turbo Tax, or Jackson Hewitt Your Economic Impact Payment May Be Delayed
If you Filed with H&R Block, Turbo Tax, or Jackson Hewitt Your Economic Impact Payment May Be Delayed If you woke up Wednesday expecting to see your Economic Impact payment in your account and it wasn't there it may be due to the way you filed your taxes. The Treasury Department is aware of the glitch and is currently working on it. You will still receive your payment. Several View Post
Check on the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment ~ Where’s My Payment is Live
Check on the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment ~ Where's My Payment is Live Most with direct deposit have received their Economic Impact Payments today. If you are wondering where yours is the IRS website is now active. To view the status of your payment go HERE Need more information about the Economic Impact Payments? Go HERE Here is some additional information that you may View Post
Emergency SNAP Benefits Issued for Many ~ Check Your SNAP Account
Emergency SNAP Benefits Issued for Many ~ Check Your SNAP Account 48 States as well at the District of Columbia and Guam have been granted a waiver by the USDA in order to be able to issue emergency allotments. The allotment amount and date of the payment will vary by state but it appears that many states received their benefits today. It seems like most states are going to bring you up to View Post
Boston Mayor Announces Recommended Curfew Starting TODAY
Boston Mayor Announces Recommended Curfew Starting TODAY During Mayor Marty Walsh's Coronavirus update on Sunday he announced a recommended curfew for the city of Boston for the next 4 weeks. The recommended curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. This curfew will not apply to essential workers. He is asking that everyone wear a face covering any time they are leaving the house. View Post
CDC Now Recommends Wearing Non-Medical Grade Masks
CDC Now Recommends Wearing Non-Medical Grade Masks The CDC today changed their recommendation regarding the use of face coverings. From their website: The CDC "recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based View Post
From the Treasury: Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
From the Treasury: Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments Initially there were questions about how (or if) Social Security recipients would receive an Economic Income Payment if they did not file a 2018 or 2019 tax return. The Treasury Department issued a press release answering that question. Following is the press release: "The U.S. Department View Post
Market Basket to Limit the Number of Customers in the Store
Market Basket to Limit the Number of Customers in the Store Beginning April 2nd all Market Basket locations will limit the number of customers in the store in an effort to promote the goal of social distancing. The number of customers allowed in the store at one time will depend on the size of the store. In a statement, Market Basket said that the goal is to "ensure a healthy and safe View Post
IRS Website for Economic Impact FAQ
IRS Website for Economic Impact FAQ The IRS has established a special section on their website in order to answer the most common questions individuals may have regarding the Economic Impact Payments being sent out. Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? Most people with an income of $75,000 if single or $150,000 if married filing jointly will receive the full payment. For filers View Post