Comments on: Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Spend Change

By: David Wilson

David Wilson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:29:32 +0000

Thanks for the post, great information. People forget that changing a few small things can make a huge difference in their over all financial status.

By: marci

marci — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:57:01 +0000

I should put these tips into my routine. My boyfriend loves the change in a jar idea though. He does that regularly and had about $30 from one full jar at the end of a month. So it’s a good ‘savings’ plan for him.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:28:44 +0000

I saw your article on ‘Cents’able Momma’s blog. My husband and I do the same thing with change. We put it in a little jar by the front door and then add it up each week before putting it in the water jug. This way we can keep a tally of how much we have saved. I feature how much we have saved every Thursday on my blog (www.suburbansavingmama.com) called ‘Change it Up!’. You should come on over and participate!

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:59:51 +0000

Solid strategy . . . one of the many I have suggested to others myself.

By: Jean

Jean — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:52:30 +0000

I’m way behind on my emails, so pardon the late post. Not sure if this a regional bank or national one, but TD Bank (formerly Commerce) has a change counting machine that is free (The Penny Arcade). It’s simple to use and doesn’t take the 10% surcharge that ooinstars around here take. I’ve done this for years and opened a savings account at TD so I could keep track of it – so far I have over $1800 and have NEVER missed it because it was just “change”. And yes, I pick up coins I see, too!

By: Diann @ The Thrifty Groove

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:43:07 +0000

Lynnae,
It looks like our “Tightwad Tuesday” post are completely in sync with eath other! Click my name to go to this weeks Tightwad Tuesday post regarding building up your Emergency Fund.

By: Lynnae

Lynnae — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:27:40 +0000

@Katie – Yep, it was in spam. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I’ve rescued your link! And thanks for letting me know about the Linky alternative, too. I’ll try it out next week.

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:44:33 +0000

I wonder if my link ended up in your spam box? It still says “pending”. Thanks for checking on it!

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:40:31 +0000

I’m in for August!
I save a fair amount of change in a box on my dresser (from when I empty my pockets at night) and in a box in my kitchen (it’s amazing how much change passes through my hands there; can’t think why!) But that ususally gets frittered away back into my pockets or for my son’s trips to the laundromat where he lives.
But I’ll jar it up and save it all for the month. Maybe work towards money for Christmas …….
Love your posts

By: Liane

Liane — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:49 +0000

I work in a bank and recently had a customer come in and deposit two years’ worth of rolled coin – totalling $1500.00!! It came from everywhere, the car, the sofa, every jingle in the pocket or purse. It was amazing!!