Are you prepared for a change in the green?

What started out as a new idea in Europe, has become a huge success in America.  Penny Auction sites are popping up literally every day.

Bidsauce is just one of many sites where bidders are winning products at only fractions of the cost.  All products start at a price of $0 and rise by only a few cents with each bid.  Bidders do not put a price on how much they will pay, but simply state that they want to bid and the price rises by an arbitrary amount.

Many people are asking themselves if they should start in on the craze or if this is another “too good to be true” fad.  The only real way of finding out if you enjoy it in this case is to give it a try.

Bid packs are typically low in cost and are reasonable for anyone not sure if they really want to go all in.

I guess we will see how long it takes for more people to start using penny auction sites like Bidsauce.

Here are a few tips to save a little money here and a little money there. Then, before you know it, all this money will add up to be a bigger amount. You will be amazed at how much more money you find in your pocketbook, if you just follow a few simple tips:

1. Use coupons and frequent customer punch cards. If you are frequently shopping at a certain store or business, odds are you will pay for the “tenth” meal and you might as well get the next one free. No need to pay for the eleven when punch cards work in your favor. Also, many companies offer rewards cards or bonuses. If you pay a certain amount of money, you get a certain amount of points which will benefit you in the long run by allowing you to receive other items for free or at a cheaper price. Just be sure not to buy anything for the sole purpose of gaining more punches on a card or more rewards points. This will only hurt you as you begin spending more money than you would have without the rewards card or bonus points.
2. Another tip would be to only eat until you are full when you go out to eat. This way, you not only avoid stuffing yourself until you feel sick, but you save enough for leftovers. It’s like getting two meals for one. Think of the money you can save!
3. Bargain shop. You may prefer brand names simply because you know them more or have grown up seeing them in most stores and in many commercials. Truth is, you may like the less expensive brands more or they might taste the exact same. It is better to save money on a less known brand than to continue to pay lots of money for something you can get for cheaper. Besides it’s just food after all. Try saving some of your grocery money by bargain shopping, and then you will be able to buy other things, or simply add to your savings account.

Have you found that your frugality is angering the neighbors? We have seen more and more reports of people complaining over the neighbors trying to save money. For instance, a woman complained rudely to her neighbor about the way she would hang dry her laundry on a line in her backyard. The upset neighbor thought that this was cheapening the look of the neighborhood, even though the woman did her best to make it hidden, discreet, and private. If you happen to encounter problems like this yourself, all you need to ask yourself is, “is what I am doing against any rules or codes of the neighborhood?” If it is not, you are in no way obligated to stop what you are doing. However, if you want a more peaceful alternative with your neighbor, try reaching a compromise, or explaining your reasons for doing it. As long as you are being courteous, there is no law against saving a few dollars where you can!