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Ways to
Save Money

& Stretch
Your Dollars

 

Are you looking for ways to make your dollar go farther?
Consider using these money saving ideas & internet resources below:

 

How to Save on Auto Costs

Freebies on the Internet

Grocery Shopping Coupons on the Web

Inexpensive Recipes & Frugal Food Preparation Tips

 Local Stores with Lower Prices


Family Dollar & B & Ds Discount
(in the Seabra/Attleboro Crossing Shopping Plaza off South Main Street, Attleboro 

The Dollar Tree
(on Route 1, No. Attleboro, across from the Emerald Square Mall)

Bouyea Fassets Bakery Outlet
North Attleboro near Norm's Seafood at 447 Washington Street, North Attleboro (508) 643-3979

Wonder Hostess Bakery Outlet
275 Newport Ave Rt 1A
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 722-3298

Pepperidge Farm Outlet Store
 (near Marshalls's on Route 1, No. Attleboro, across from the Emerald Square Mall)

Entenmann'a Bakery Outlet
82 Newport Ave, East Providence RI (Rumford)

Price Rite
140 Taunton Ave (Rt 44)
Seekonk 401-435-1851

 

 Freihofer Bakery Outlet
465 E Washington St, North Attleboro, MA 02760

 

 

Money Saving Tips

Entertainment/Recreation

  • Consider using the public library for books, magazines, movies and music.
  • Attend local high school sporting events instead of more expensive professional sporting events
  • Review your phone, cable, cell phone and internet service to be sure that you are in the correct plan based on your NECESSARY usage.
  • Work out at home instead of at the gym
  • Rent a movie instead of going out to a theater
  • Rent movies from the "red box" available at most grocery stores.
  • Go walking or biking in your neighborhood or on local bike paths
  • Visit free museums and wild life sanctuaries
  • Summer vacation tip: If the kids want to go camping, but there isn't enough money in the budget, set up the tent in the backyard and cook on the grill and have s'mores over the fire.
  • Take the children to free weekly playgroups for children under 4 in Attleboro. Call 508-226-2883
  • Join the area mom's club (there is a small annual fee) for play groups and mom's social events
  •  

Food

  • Plant a vegetable garden - For a few dollars, you can purchase starter plants and reap the benefits of free vegetables all summer!
  • Consider setting up an informal gardening exchange with neighbors and friends. Daylillies and other perennial flowers and plants multiply over time.  By dividing them and sharing them with neighbors and friends, you could receive back some extra plants and flowers that they have to share. And it is a great way meet new friends who enjoy gardening!
  • Pack your own lunch instead of buying out.
  • Eat out less often
  • Make your coffee at home instead of going to Dunkin Donuts, Honey Dew, etc...
  • Buy generic brands
  • Buy in bulk - BJs, Costco etc...
  • Shop only with a list and avoid impulse purchases
  • Stay away from the snacks aisle at the grocery store
  • Use coupons
  • Plan meals in advance and around sale items
  • Cookmeals from scratch - cheaper and healthier than pre-packaged or take out foods.
  • Save and eat leftovers
  • Save up to 40% by buying groceries (meat friut, veggies, etc.) through the Serve New England program. All you have to do is volunteer for 2 hours a month. Call them at 1-888-742-7363 or visit their website at http://www.servenewengland.org

Health

  • Quit Smoking
  • Always ask your doctor for generic prescriptions
  • Ask your doctor for sample medications
  • Reduce alcohol consumption
  • Schedule regular health checkups
  • Walk up and down stairs instead of using an elevator

Heating/Energy/Fuel Costs

  • Turn off lights where not needed
  • Put your computer into suspend mode when you are not using it
  • Fix leaky faucets - save on water consumption
  • Use rechargeable batteries - cheaper in the long run
  • Turn the heat dry option off on your dishwasher - lowers your utility costs
  • Turn the water off while you are brushing your teeth -reduces water consumption
  • Dry your clothes on a clothesline, whenever possible - save on energy bills
  • Wash your car at home, rather than going to a car wash
  • Lower the temperature on your hot water heater - save on energy costs
  • Lower the water level in your toilet - save water
  • Take shorter showers - saves on water and energy costs
  • Combine Errands - when driving locally, combine errands together to save on fuel costs or plan to run errands during your commuting time
  • Join a carpool

Money Management

  • Be organized - Pay bills before they are due to insure that arrive on time to avoid late fees or penalties
  • Only use one credit card
  • Pay off credit card every month - eliminates interest payments
  • Put money aside in advance for vacations/holiday gifts - that way you can pay them off immediately
  • Ask credit card companies to lower your interest rate
  • Don't carry your credit cards with you to avoid the temptation to make additional purchases
  • Pay off high interest rate credit cards first
  • Hold a Garage Sale to earn some extra cash for the household finances and to clear out the clutter
  • http://www.mymoney.gov/ - Learn how to save, invest, and manage your money better at MyMoney.gov
  • Pay bills on line to avoid buying stamps and also to have more control over when
    payments are posted, possibly avoiding late fees if you tend to wait too long to mail bills out

 Other Money Saving TIps

  • Bartering services also saves you money....what talent do you have that someone else might pay for? Do you sew, cook, clean, babysit, fix cars, cut down trees, garden, have computer skills, etc? Know what you know and know what you need!
  • If you have AAA card, you can save money on prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.
  • Save your extra care bucks on your CVS receipts and use them to buy products that take so much money out of the budget, like toiletries and such. Or use them to buy a special treat for yourself.
  • Consider buying water from local suppliers by refilling gallon jugs instead of buying bottles of water from the grocery store
  •  Ask 4 co-workers to take one day a week to make lunch for all 5 people, so each of you only needs to make lunch once a week.  You might try something new and you'll save time in the morning 4 days a week!
  •  Save money by putting a water filter on your faucet. No more spending money on water bottles!!
  •  Put sealing tape around air conditioners. Keeps hot air out and cool air in.  
  •  Unplug things not in use, even chargers, by putting them on the same safety strip and just hit one button.  You are still using electricity if something is plugged in even if the appliance is off.
  • Check on bank fees and credit card fees and use banks with no or low fees
  • Check with your child's school to see if your family qualifies for free or reduced price lunches.
  • Shop at local food outlets like Friehoffers or Pepperage Farms
  • Go to your local library for discount coupons or free passes to museums
  • Check your local park and recreation departmentss and YMCA for discounts or scholarships on sports or memberships.
  • See if you are eligible for sliding scale daycare assistance
  • Use consignment shops for kids' clothing or toys, either to purchase or to sell

 

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information line

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Heat Energy Assistance

Food

Free / Low Cost Clothing

Transportation

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Legal Aid

Medical Assistance

Financial Help

 

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