Sometimes a Sale is not a Sale.

Every sunday, I look through the ads to see what is on sale. Usually there are pretty good sales around where I live on the stuff that I need to get, or want to get. But sometimes a sale or a deal, is not a deal.

Case in point, Target right by me is selling boxes of Quaker Granola Bars for $2.50 a box, but 4 boxes, get one free. That was listed in their sales ad. Last night I went to another store called Menards, they are more like a Wal-mart, but with a lot more 'home depot' mixed in and more of a mid-western franchise. Anyways, I went there because they had some good sales on shampoo and ketsup. When I was in their grocery isles I spied the boxes of the same brand of granola bars that were in the Target ad, but here, they had them listed as REGULAR price of $1.92 a box! Nearly 60 cents cheaper! Right then and there, I snapped up a few boxes. It goes to show, that sometimes a sale is not a sale. I have learned to keep my eyes open for real deals, and last night taught me that lesson.

Just thought I would mention it to you all.

Survival Financial: Gas Buddy!

I have a little bit of a short article this week because of a busy schedule last week but I do have something for you! I found a good little resource that might help you save some cash on gas! If you live in the U.S or Canada, check out Gas Buddy to find out which gas stations in your area have either the cheapest or most expensive gas prices around! I use this frequently when I need to fill up my tank, because the site is regularly updated by registered users. It is a good resource to have.

I just thought I would mention this.