Ways to $ave

Shop for groceries Have you tried the new grocery store, Aldi’s?
My experience is that you save about 30% on their products compared to other grocery stores. It is the kind of store where the stock is displayed like a warehouse and you bag your own items, kind of like a "mini Sams". They carry their own brands with few major brands but the prices are excellent. Look them up to find one near you and give it a try. They only take cash or debit cards so you cannot use a credit card! (Thanks to one of our MoneyMatters clients for sharing this)

Another "HOT" Tip

As summer temperatures rise, so do our electricity bills. Remember to regularly check to see if you can get better rates by changing to a cheaper retail electric provider. Go to www.powertochoose.org to compare rates and see if changing companies would be beneficial.  As always, it pays to know your rate and know when your contract expires so you can go shop again.  And talk to others about this to determine if you can save money down the road.

Also, remember to change out you’re A/C filters as we head into the summer. This will not only help your unit run better, it will extend its life and save you money.

Money Matters Referrals

If you know someone who could benefit from the MoneyMatters private coaching program, please refer them to us. The program can benefit a broad spectrum of people - from those just entering the workforce who need to get started on the right foot, to those who need help managing their debt and establishing a workable budget.

Kid$ Corner

Yesterday Sunday May 20, our church, Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano, TX dedicated our new children’s building. This is a perfect opportunity to talk to our/your kids about how God uses the generosity of people to pull together to fulfill a dream. It wouldn’t have been possible without money made available through financial discipline of our church family, our local construction partners and a healthy dose of God’s continued blessing!

Memorial Day is here... 2 ways to use it to your advantage!

　
Take advantage of upcoming Memorial Day and other holiday sales to buy birthday gifts or stock up early on Christmas gifts at sale prices.

Also, Memorial Day weekend is the Texas’ Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday if you are in the market for appliances.

Change Adds Up!

　
Do you always reach for that familiar name brand in products such as laundry detergent? Have you taken the time to compare prices? For example, the large 150oz. size in Tide, Cheer, All, and Gain brands run between $12 and $18, while the same size in Purex, Arm & Hammer, and Xtra run between $6 and $8.