Local Thrifty Weekend Events | 8/28-8/30

Free movie at the Glen
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department has its final free movie and children’s activities of the summer.
In this week’s comic book space adventure, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” watch how a group of outlaws teams to

Basic Finance Terms

Asset
A personal financial asset is something you own, and includes cash, savings accounts, and personal property. In a balance sheet, assets such as the value of your home are offset by liabilities, such as your current mortgage.

Balance sheet
A balance

Faith-based Budget Guides

Making a budget or a cash-flow plan can be daunting! Don’t fear! There are resources that can help make this process easier and less stressful!

EveranceCash-Flow Plan 
Everance is a ministry of Mennonite Church USA and

Meijer Mperks: Free Pack of Bic Crystal Pens

Meijer Mperks has a coupon for a set of FREE Bic Pens! If you haven’t already, download the MPerks App or log-in online and clip the coupon! The coupon must be used before August 29th!

Ways to Save on Textbooks

Borrow them from the Library
Your whole class might not be able to do this, but if you don’t want to pay for the book and are only using it for a couple weeks. Check it out from the library

Couponing 101 with Krazy Coupon Lady

I’m new the couponing world. In fact, I just started this week. I thought it would take too much work and effort–this might be true–but the Krazy Coupon Lady(s) take all of the hard work out and just

Get Cash Back on Groceries: Ibotta

You heard right. Get cash back when you purchase groceries each week.

How it works:

  1. Download the Ibotta App for Android/iOS
  2. Browse stores or items for rebate offers
  3. Take a poll, read a recipe, or watch a short video (at most taking

12 Tested Starbucks Hacks (from the Krazy Coupon Lady)

The Krazy Coupon Ladies bring us 12 Tested Starbucks Hacks to get more out of our coffee habit. I love the idea of sharing a coffee press with a friend–I didn’t even know that was an option!

Thrift Stores in Richmond

Abilities Thrift Store
220 S 5th St. Richmond, IN

Helping Hands Thrift Store
808 Liberty Ave. Richmond, IN

Goodwill
3791 National Road E, Richmond, IN

Salvation Army 
520 S 5th St., Richmond, IN

Consignment

Sassy Seconds 
809 E. Main Street, Richmond, IN

Canning 101

I grew up with canning and preserving family. In the humid months of August and September, our kitchen door would be flung open to release the intense heat from a