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Clean Out Your Child’s Closet and Get Paid For Doing So, With KinderMint!

This deal was posted on April 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM by Katie Leave a Comment

Do your kiddos have some old clothes lying around the house? Why not sell them and make some money to put into an account for them? Kindermint offers you the chance to do so for free! Just stuff your kids clothes in the FREE Mint Pack that they send you and send it back to Kindermint and then receive payment via check, direct deposit, or paypal!

Here’s What You Need to do:

1. Order a free MINT PACK from Kindermint
2. Stuff the MINT PACK full of kids clothes you wish to sell
3. Drop the Pre-Paid MINT PACK in the mail (UPS or USPS)
4. Cash in! Your choice of check or deposit to your PayPal account.

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Link All Your Personal Accounts in One Place with Personal Capital!

This deal was posted on April 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM by Katie Leave a Comment

Personal Capital provides free wealth management software and affordable investment services. This is great to have on hand, so you know what you need to pay monthly and help you get out of debt!

Personal Capital Allows the Consumer to:

* Link in all accounts to one place: Checking, savings, credit card, brokerage, retirement, investments, mortgages and loans.
* View cash flow, spending patterns, portfolio balance and asset allocation. Also view and classify all transactions.
* Run a free investment check-up! * Download the FREE Personal Capital apps (iPhone, Android and iPad)

We all lead complex financial lives. Now there’s a way to see it all, know your total net worth and keep your financial goals on track. We have a free and secure way to manage all of your money.

You can track your investments by account, asset class or individual security. Know what you own and how it’s performing. Pinpoint market movers and how your portfolio compares to major indices. Put yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to your investments. Only with Personal Capital.

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Ibotta App: New Changes Means New Ways to Make & Save Money!

This deal was posted on April 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM by Katie Leave a Comment

This is a guest post written by Lisa, who owns the money saving websites Must Love Coupons and Money Saving Lisa. Lisa has also been featured as a guest contributor on Katie’s Krazy Savings.

Wow! My favorite free money saving phone app, Ibotta, is now making some awesome changes starting today! This is really exciting news because it means MORE ways to save money, and new ways to make money! Sweet!If you’re not familiar with how you can make and save money using the Ibotta app, you can read more at my post HERE.

Some of the changes include:

$2 new user bonuses. Every new user can earn an extra $2 for redeeming 2 offers within the first 2 weeks of registering. Now’s a great time to join Ibotta!
Friend bonuses. Earn and unlock new Friend Bonuses as you sign up your friends. Every time you complete a Friend Bonus, you earn real cash and unlock another one.
New store extras. On top of the offers you already enjoy, you’ll find new offers which can be redeemed in specific retailers only. Go to the Main Menu in the Ibotta app to discover your Store Extras.

Here are just some of the Bonuses that have launched which you can find under the “Main Menu” :

$0.50 April Showers
Quick! Redeem any 4 offers by the end of April and earn an extra $0.50. Once you earn April Showers, you will unlock another exciting Bonus.

$1.00 Steady Eddy
Redeem at least 1 offer each week for 4 weeks in a row. The Bonus clock starts on Monday of every week. Remember not to miss a week or the clock restarts all over again!

$1 Coke-Walmart April Challenge
Redeem all 4 Walmart Store Extras by the end of April and earn $1.00 Extra.

Now, you can earn $2 per referral you send to download the Ibotta app! To earn the $2, each friend has to redeem 2 offers within the first 2 weeks of registering. I think it’s a neat way to introduce your friends to start savings!

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New Innovative SmartPhone Beta Mode – Save up to 80% and $1,000 a year on your Phone Bill!

This deal was posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:38 PM by Katie Leave a Comment

Do you feel as if you pay way too much for your SmartPhone each month? If so, you will be pleased to know of a new mobile company launching soon that is now in a Private Beta, and for a very limited time, readers of Katie’s Krazy Savings will have the opportunity to join before the general public. With this early access, you will benefit from 80% off the cost of brand new smartphones for their family as well as up to $200 in account credits to be used towards their mobile service as part of the Beta, not to mention savings on your service plan that ranges from $800 a year (average individual) to $2000 a year or more for families.

I’m so excited to try this out, as I feel that the prices on my iPhone Bill each month are pricey! If I can cut more than half of that out, it will be worth it for me and I’ll be able to save for things that are more of a necessity! Since I live alone, I don’t have a discounted plan on phones, so I’m glad to see that this Savings Plan may be a great fit for me and my lifestyle!

To join:

First, visit the Launch site,
Click through and complete the profile form.
Within 24-48 hours typically (if there is space left in the round), you will receive an email invitation containing coupon codes, and a password to the site to place an order and join. You will also receive contact information to answer any questions you might have.

What are the Benefits of this Plan?

With this new service, you can create your own plan based on the unique mix of talk, text and data that’s right for you. You’ll be surprised by how much you can save by only paying for what you need. Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all plans, contracts and commitments.
You can share any plan with anyone – from one friend to 100 employees or more. It’s up to you how much talk, text and data you want to share. And there are no commitments or expensive contracts.
You want to give your child a phone, but you don’t want to worry about how they’re using it. With this service, you can easily set curfews, approve contacts and apps, and determine how much of your plan they can use, all from your phone. You’ll get peace of mind, and they’ll get a phone that grows with them.

What’s Included in the Monthly Beta Plan:

Customers who accept their invitation to participate in the beta program will receive:

80% discount on phones during the purchase window
$100 credit if they transfer their number during March 2013
$100 credit if they participate in 3 online surveys (~10 minutes each) and one phone/skype interview about their experience during the Beta.

What are the Requirements of the Beta Plan?:
1) Use the phone as your main mobile phone
2) Do not discuss or disclose information about the Beta publicly
3) Do not re-sell the phones during the Beta

I also love how you can build your own plan around your budget! This sounds absolutely perfect for me and my on-the-go lifestyle!

Here are some questions that have been asked that you may find to your benefit:

1) Can I cancel?
Yes. You can cancel anytime. If you choose to cancel during the Beta, we will send you a box to return the device, and we’ll compensate you for your time.
2) Am I obligated to buy?
Nope. Signing up will get you an invitation with all the details and access to join. If you choose not to, there’s no obligation.

Check it out now here and leave us a comment on your experience with this new program!

Disclosure: This article is financially supported by Innovative Mobile Company. All Opinions are 100% Those of Katie’s Krazy Savings and were in no way changed in any way because of compensation. To see our full Disclosure Policy, head here.

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Teach your Kids how to Save with Virtual Piggy!

This deal was posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM by Katie Leave a Comment

Have a child that you want to pass on your couponing and frugality to? If so, check out Virtual Piggy! Virtual Piggy is the safest way for kids to save, spend and give online, learning financial literacy while keeping parents in complete control! Best of all, Virtual Piggy is 100% free for families to use: there are never any hidden fees or charges.

Sign up Here

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Free Financial Budget Planning and Emails for Women from Daily Worth!

This deal was posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM by Katie Leave a Comment

DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. It delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants. DailyWorth tips cover self worth, net worth, saving, spending, earning, investing, taxes, entrepreneurship, financial feminism, and much more. More than ever, money matters to women. Women need to recognize their own self-worth and build their own wealth. Now women can take control of their finances by signing up for DailyWorth.

Sign up here

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3 Ways to Kickstart your Budget for FREE in 2013!

This deal was posted on January 15, 2013 at 9:00 AM by Katie Leave a Comment

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Planning a budget is never a fun task, but is often essential when you are trying to cut back and save money for your family. I am not the world’s most organized person, so I often struggle when I plan to make a budget each year. That is why I am glad that there are some great and free budget programs that practically do the work for you! Oftentimes it is difficult to start a budget and to stick to one, but doing so can be beneficial to your life financially and personally.

Below are some of my favorite programs available that are free to use when making a budget. Each of these programs helps you to create a budget and to stick to one. Feel free to check them out and come back and let us know if you have a good budget program you’d like to share!

Learnvest Money Center:

View all of your accounts in one place (for free!) with LearnVest’s My Money Center. Monitor your spending activity, create a personalized budget, and track progress against your budgeting goals with ease. LearnVest’s My Money Center will give you a snapshot of your overall finances, including your assets, debts, and net worth. LearnVest is protected by bank level security and encryption so your accounts are always 100% safe and secure. It’s easy to sign up and get started! This is a great one for women!

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Merry Christmas 2012!

This deal was posted on December 25, 2012 at 10:23 AM by Katie Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas to all the fabulous readers of Katie’s Krazy Savings! This will be my last post until 12/26. I hope you all have a wonderful day spending time with your family and loved ones and remembering the true meaning of Christmas!

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Couponing Tip: Using your Stockpile to Prepare for Storms

This deal was posted on October 28, 2012 at 11:09 AM by Katie Leave a Comment

Hurricane Sandy is said to be one of the biggest storms to hit the East Coast. It is and will affect several states along its course, and has caused several deaths in the Caribbean. Us here in the East Coast, especially in the northern states like Virginia, New York, Connecticut and more, normally do not have to prepare for hurricanes, as they typically hit Florida, the mid south region, and California, but this time, it is not the case. In order to prepare for storms and just life in general, I like to stock up on items I do not need, and use them for later. We get a lot of ice storms here in Georgia and having items to grab out of my stockpile keeps me from risking not only my life but the lives of others around me.

Here’s how to utilize your stockpile for major storms, catastrophes, and crises in your life. I hope this helps you as we are entering the winter months shortly.

(Photo Credit: A Few Short Cuts)

Buy items on Sale now and save for later – I love to stock up on Toilet paper! No, I don’t have like 50 packages or anything, but I like to keep a stock on hand, so I can have a ready supply when needed. I often go to places like Walgreens and stock up with Register Rewards and stacked coupons to get the 12 ct. of Cottonelle Toilet Paper that is always $5. They always have a $1 off store coupon and you can always find a manufacturer’s coupon somewhere. If you have Register Rewards lying around, use those to make your toilet paper purchase FREE!

(Photo Credit: Coupon Cabin)

Buy Multiples of Perishables and Freeze for Later Months – When I buy meat, I typically buy 2 or 3 lbs at one time. I cook with the one fresh pound and freeze the other 2 pounds. If you didn’t know, you can typically freeze uncooked meat for 6 months. I like to buy the big packs of butter, that you would find at wholesale stores like Sam’s or Costco, and take out 2 sticks and freeze the rest. Also, one important thing to freeze is Bread! Yes, I freeze bread and yes it still tastes the same once it thaws out! Often, Kroger or other grocery stores will have bread on sale for B1G1 FREE, and I like to buy the two loaves now and save one for when I need the item. I had a roommate in Graduate school that would freeze milk. That is a superb idea, especially when the stores run out of milk. Utlitize your freezers, or chest freezers, as they really come in handy!

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Make a Donation Pile – In the coming weeks and months, it is being reported that many people will be without power and some without a place to live. Many individuals will run to shelters in their cities, and shelters will become overwhelmed with the amount of people. I like to buy extra items throughout the year, for this case. There are almost always sales on Toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items. I buy enough for me to last for several months, and then I buy more to donate. I’m not saying go and spend your entire paycheck on donation items, what I am saying is utilize the freebies that we post every week and put them in a pile or box to donate. I can’t tell you how many times I hear or read about the shelters in Atlanta and other major cities that are low on personal hygiene items. I typically buy toothpaste for myself in January to last the entire year, and then if there is a FREE sale at a store, I buy more to donate to family and shelters in need. I believe a big part of couponing is paying it forward. No matter what people may think of your coupon skills, they can always be in need of them.

Make an emergency stock pile: This year, I have made an emergency stock pile. This includes: first aid items, toothpaste, toilet paper, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, antibacterial wipes, cough/cold medicine, pain killer, blankets, flash lights, batteries (Rayovac is usually free after coupon), outfits, bread, peanut butter, jelly, water, and other snack items. I do this because, it seems that every year, Georgia has a huge ice storm that likes to shut down the state for an entire week (this happened last year), and I cannot and unable to drive to the store to pick up these items. Most places, like FEMA, suggest you make a 3 day emergency kit until you are able to get to shelter. Head here to see the list of items they suggest.

Being prepared is the first step during storms. It will not only help you pack quicker, but it will help you find safety sooner.

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