Today’s Tightwad Tuesday tip is short and sweet. When you’re out and about shopping in the next couple of weeks, buy an extra turkey.
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, most stores have incredible deals on turkeys, if you spend a minimum amount. But spending the minimum amount is usually not a problem, if you’re doing your regular grocery shopping.
For instance, over the weekend I was doing my bi-weekly grocery shopping, and I saw that turkeys were on sale at Winco for 22 cents a pound, with a $50 minimum purchase. I knew that the things on my list would easily add up to $50, so I picked up a turkey. You can’t beat 22 cents a pounds for meat! I just chop it up and use it as I would cooked chicken. And meat from a ginormous turkey will last the average family a long time!
So, if you find a great deal on turkey, pick up an extra one. Save it in the freezer until next year. Then make broth, chop up some meat, and make some turkey sandwiches. It will help bring down your grocery bill in the new year.
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The winner of the YNAB Pro Budgeting Software is…..
Kate, who was commenter #13! She has been contacted by email and will be receiving her software, once she confirms her email address with me. Congratulations, Kate!
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In a few hours my YNAB giveaway will be over. I promised to let you know about changes that will be made when YNAB 3 comes out (probably by the end of the year). I’m so excited about this!
Mac Compatible
As I mentioned in my last post, YNAB 3 will be Mac compatible! I think this is great news, as someday I’d like to switch to a Mac, and I love YNAB too much to give it up!
Reports
YNAB Pro includes three reports: Spending by Category, Total Spending (month-by-month), and Current Balances (for each of your budget categories).
YNAB 3 promises to provide even more reports, that are customizable. And if you don’t see the reports you want, you can export the numbers to create your own reports.
Customizable Fields
In YNAB Pro, the register is the register. You can’t change it. But YNAB 3 will include a customizable register, so you can only show the fields you use.
Much More
An undo option, an improved scheduler, a better error-catcher, and better use of monitor real estate are other changes in YNAB 3. All in all, it sounds like YNAB 3 will keep the aspects that make budgeting so easy and add a more user-friendly interface to make using the software even easier! I can’t wait to try it out for myself!
And if you’d like to get a head start, remember that if you purchase YNAB Pro between now and the time YNAB 3 is released, you will receive a free upgrade to YNAB 3! YNAB Pro is $10 less than what YNAB 3 will sell for, so if you’re interested in YNAB 3, it’s less expensive to buy YNAB Pro now and upgrade to YNAB 3, when it’s available. And the coupon “beingfrugal” (without the quotes) is good for 10% off until the end of the month!
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