Weekly musings from Jeff Long, public relations manager for the Fox Valley Park District.
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- Jeff Long
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Nearly everybody agrees their income level could be described in two simple words. Not enough. Saving money by using coupons can ease that condition, much like a new revenue stream. Think about it this way – clipping or printing a coupon is the equivalent of free cash being handed to you. Sure, that 75-cent coupon for a box of Cheerios doesn’t seem like much. But if you plan strategically and use that coupon when Cheerios are on sale, that $3.99 box of cereal costs you just $1.14 (sale price $1.99 minus 75 cents). Multiply those savings by all the items you buy regularly, and there’s potential for hundreds – even thousands – of dollars staying in your pocket to be saved or spent elsewhere. Coupons and a smart shopping game plan are as good…
Cataldo will be offering advanced tips on cutting grocery bills, including information on how the year-long pricing cycle works and the best times to purchase certain products.
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- Erin Sauder
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Editor's note: The following is a press release from the Fox Valley Park District. “Super Coupon Queen” Jill Cataldo is returning to town in December and January for a pair of workshops full of money-saving tips. Cataldo will host “Super Couponing” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 and “Super Couponing 2: Saving on Everything!” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. Both workshops will be held at the Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, in Aurora. In a follow-up to her prior appearances at the Prisco Center that drew 300 people, Cataldo will be offering advanced tips on cutting grocery bills, including information on how the year-long pricing cycle works and the best times to purchase certain products. In addition, Cataldo will …
