*A special tip: When buying something from an in-store rebate, if you have a coupon for that item, use it! You'll still get the original price back for the rebate.

For example:

        I go to Walgreens and buy a $2.99 deodorant

        It has a rebate up to $3.00

        I use a 50 cent off coupon

        I send in the rebate and get the full $2.99 back!

When you couple this with more than one item, it really makes it worthwhile.

The key to these techniques is to buy anything and everything you can find free. Somebody you know will need/want it, or youll be able to sell it on eBay. I know, I practically do this stuff for a living!