Be sure to ask if there's a rewards program of any kind. Large retailers such asStarbucksandDunkin'each have a rewards app that awards points for every purchase you make so you can redeem later for free items. And it's likely that your local cafe still has an old-fashioned punch card ...
Yesterday I went to the Starbucks drive-thru to pick up an iced latte for myself and a frappuccino for my Slacker twin. I groaned when I arrived because the line was pretty long and I could tell there was also a crowd inside. I had my iPhone, though, so easy enough to pass the ti...
Track what you don’t buy.It’s also a good idea to write down everything you think about buying but don’t because it’s not allowed during the no-spend month. That could be anything from a mocha Frappuccino to a cute blouse, fast-food burger, online movie rental or that stuffed an...