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    Rules To Never Paying Retail

    How to shop on a college budget and beyond!

    My recent "legal steal" or bargain...

    Simple Ways To Save

    1.Does the store price match? (Examples: Best Buy, Staples, Nordstroms)

    2.Does the store have a rewards program? (Examples: Airlines, DSW, Staples, Best Buy)

    3.Is the store on Retailmenot.com?

    4.Does the store have discount gift cards on Raise.com?

    5.Check Clearance & Coupons (Bed, Bath and Beyond take expired Coupons & DSW takes up to 3 months expired coupons)

    6.Does the store offer a student discount?

    7. Can you buy it online at Shop.com to earn cash back bonuses?

    8. Is the good or service offered on Groupon or Living Social?

    Student ID Discounts

    •Chipotle, Qdoba, Chic Fil A (free drink)

    •Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J.Crew, Jack Wills, The Limited, H&M 15% off

    •Subway, BWW, McDonald's, Dairy Queen 10%

    •Thursdays AMC Movie Night

    •Super Cuts 20% off

    It's A Broadway Bargain

    Volunteering Goes A Long Way

    Volunteer at runs such as Muckfest or Tough Mudder get in for free or pay 80% off

    Color Me Rad goes on sale once a year

    Volunteer at music fests

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