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Rainbow Deals This Week

A complete shopping list for Rainbow will be posted tomorrow, Tuesday.  I apologize for the delay, but it comes after a weekend of doing other things – cooking ahead, taking Mother’s Day off, and preparing for a class I’m teaching tomorrow about saving money.  But, with a quick perusal of this week’s ad I can tell ... continue reading

Outsmart Financial Temptation

Outsmart Financial Temptation

A key step toward financial freedom is identifying your points of temptation and then proactively addressing them. A real-life story of how we did it.

Results: Ben’s Story

Results: Ben’s Story

Putting dollars in the pocket is so easy that even a thirtysomething bachelor can do it. Listen to Ben tell his story:

CVS $4 off $20 Beauty Purchase

CVS $4 off $20 Beauty Purchase

Print the coupon here for $4 off a $20 beauty product purchase at CVS.  The $20 threshold is before coupons.  Limit one person customer.  The coupon expires this Sunday, April 19. Rumor has it that next week, starting April 19, there will be an Extra Buck promotion on Aveeno products (buy $25, get $10 in Extra ... continue reading

Stretch Your Dollar Challenge

Stretch Your Dollar Challenge

  On May 4th iVillage is launching a 20-Day Challenge called Stretch Your Dollar.  Mary Hunt, my favorite author on personal finance, will be the coach. Here’s how it works: Provide your email to Stretch Your Dollar here From May 4 through May 29 you will be emailed money-related assignments that help you save money and organize ... continue reading

Free Organic Tomatoes at Rainbow

Free Organic Tomatoes at Rainbow

Click here to print one of my most favorite coupons - $1/1 any Muir Glen product.  Rainbow’s regular price on Muir Glen diced tomatoes is $1.98, which makes them FREE after doubling on Wednesdays.  Remember that you can print the coupon twice.  Hmmm…I suddenly feel the desire to make chili.

Target Shopping List 4/12 – 4/18/09

Thanks to the Thrifty Mama for her help compiling this list.  Only the very best deals are included here.  For a complete list of sale prices with coupon match-ups click here.  I’d love to hear about any deals you see that I missed.  Axe Shower Gel (trial size) $0.97 Use $1/1 from the 4/5 RP insert ... continue reading

Opportunity to Interview a Safeway Executive

I have an opportunity to interview a Vice President for Safeway Inc. later this week.  What would you like to know about grocery stores and grocery shopping from a senior executive in the industry?

Welcome Channel 12 Viewers

Welcome Channel 12 Viewers

  Welcome viewers from Channel 12 News!  If you missed the story you can view it here. At Dollars in the Pocket you will find: Ready-to-print shopping lists that match the store’s sale prices with available coupons (see “deals by store“) Inside scoop on local coupons, sales and deals Access to high-value internet printable coupons ... continue reading

Your Money Bus Tour is Coming to Minneapolis

Your Money Bus Tour is Coming to Minneapolis

This Friday the Your Money Bus Tour is stopping in Minneapolis.  Bring your financial questions from 401(k) to mortgage to college education to investing and have them answered for FREE by an unbiased financial advisor.  Their goal is to help educate people on the need to save and to promote the need for financial literacy.  ... continue reading

Results: 75% Savings and Freebies

Results: 75% Savings and Freebies

Not bad for FREE, huh?  I did buy some things too and in total I spent $29.17 out of my pocket for $110.19 of merchandise – a 75% savings!  Plus, on top of that I got $10 in Extra Care Bucks for my next purchase at CVS (which function like a store credit/gift card). FREE from ... continue reading

Walmart Shopping List 4/5 – 4/11/09

Walmart Shopping List 4/5 – 4/11/09

  If you shop at Walmart you need to check out the list Deal Seeking Mom put together here.  Remember that just as prices vary slightly by region, so do the coupons included in the Sunday paper.  Don’t forget Walmart’s price matching policy.  They will local competitor’s advertised prices if you bring the newspaper ad ... continue reading

Target Shopping List 4/5 – 4/11/09

  There are some great deals and freebies this week at Target.  Remember to stack your Target coupons with your manufacturer’s coupons to get the most savings.  Some, but not all, Target stores will allow you to use multiple of the same Target coupons in the same transaction. Check with your store before trying this.  (Thanks ... continue reading

Cub Foods Shopping List 4/5 – 4/11/09

  This is a nearly complete coupon match-up of Cub’s sale prices with available coupons.   This list references a number of expired coupons, but don’t be alarmed because Cub accepts expired coupons up to 3 months after their expiration date.  Please leave a comment with anything you see that should be added to the list. 10% ... continue reading

Pineapple Deal at Rainbow This Week

Pineapple Deal at Rainbow This Week

Del Monte pineapples are on sale at Rainbow this week for $3.49 each.  After the $.75/1 coupon here is doubled on Wednesday you’ll pay $1.99.  Erin at $5 Dinners has a great post here on how to select and cut a pineapple.  Rainbow is advertising that they will core it for you – although you’re on your ... continue reading

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