Canadians Feel Pinch from Economic Downturn
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| 2 CommentsThe worldwide economic downturn,Put the pinch on many canadians, and people from every corner of the world
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Regardless of wether you have a job, and have money, or you are one of the very unfortunate,with no job very little money, or no money at all, and today many people in Canada the USA and world find there self in that dredful position.
”NO JOB NO MONEY” But no matter how bad things are,and i know from experence just how bad, i have been there. You can always do some little things every day to make life better.
Weather you are well of or not ,frugality is something that can be practiced no matter if your wallet is full or empty.
Here are 10 tips to help out on getting some free stuff or saving a little extra.
Follow these tips and save
By Terence Leung, Calgary Herald
Free samples: Basically every major company gives out free trial samples of their products from contact lenses, ibuprofen, toothpaste and even dog treats. Stock up your shelves and never buy a bottle of Tylenol ever again.
Classifieds: Checking out the free stuff sections of websites such as www.kijiji.ca, www.buysell.ca or www.craigslist.com can yield some interesting results.
You can find things like working washer/dryers, pallets and couches.
Most of it may be old but if they work and it’s free there may be a hardly used bedroom in your basement that could use an old futon.
Please don’t expect the lister to deliver it for you.
Birthdays: Just about every major restaurant chain has a birthday club to sign up for. Dairy Queen, Boston Pizza, and Tony Roma’s are some of the dozens that offer up something free (usually an appetizer or something similar) to remind you that you’re a year older.
Don’t waste: I just went through my kitchen cabinets and found an expired box of cereal which I ate some of and now deeply regret, a can of apricots (I hate apricots), and a big bag of now funky tasting almonds.
All that adds up to about $10. According to the Green Cheapskate Blog on Yahoo!, prices for food in the US have gone up 8 per cent this year while 25 per cent of groceries typically go to waste.
Changing your grocery shopping cycles to every two weeks can help reduce some of that waste. Also, not buying stuff you hate will also help.
Your city: Your municipal taxes must go somewhere right? The City of Calgary holds many free events and services that all Calgarians should take advantage of.
From free public swimming, skating and guided art tours, searching your community’s website can unearth some gems.
Coupons: I have coupons everywhere. In my car, on my counter, in my coat pocket, my desk, wallet and some saved on my computer.
It’s a time-honoured tradition of frugal living. The Entertainment Book, although it seems to be getting thinner by the year, is still a good source and is now 50 per cent off if you order online.
Trade stuff: Everyone has a skill or something someone needs.
Everyone has something they don’t want or need anymore. Check out www.freecycle.org or www.u-exchange.com to see if there’s a trading possibility.
Venture outside: Big box stores or large retailers set the prices for most goods and is usually the path of least resistance to buying something.
However, venturing to local stores or online for certain goods can be cheaper.
Major goods like televisions and computers will be relatively competitive across the board, but think things like memory cards for your camera, cables and other peripheral items.
Also, don’t be afraid of taking full advantage of those price matching policies.
The Library: For the price of a library card, there are workshops, children activity sessions and many other events that your community branch holds frequently.
The Pound: Looking to buy a cute puppy or kitty cat at your local pet store? Buying from breeders will run you hundreds of dollars plus applicable shots, vet bills and hopefully spaying or neutering.
The City of Calgary pound has many animals that need a home and for $200 you take home your dog, have it neutered or spayed if it hasn’t already, microchip, first set of vaccinations, a six month animal license, a bag of food and a heap of other free stuff.
Cats are $150.
Sure, you may not get the Bulldog and Shitzu mix you’ve always wanted but make a visit and see if you can deny that five-year-old black Labrador with those take-me-home-please eyes.
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Follow these tips and save
By Terence Leung, Calgary Herald
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