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Getting your consignment shop on isn’t just about pulling up to a store, taking a few minutes to check out the racks, and checking out. No, the best and most effective consignment shopping trips take some time and pre-planning. Shopping expert Sarah talks about all the work she does before she heads out and how it almost always ends up with a high fashion find for an unbelievably cheap price.

Are You Willing To Put In the Time?

They say that every little cent adds up, and as a teen who is always looking to keep the most of her money, I am starting to learn this major lessons. I save money on buying gum, shopping sales, and sharing meals with friends. But that’s not it. I’ve got 22 more ideas on how teens can save money. They don’t take much work and it doesn’t involve staying at home all day. What more could you ask from your money saving routines?

25 Ways I Save Money!

Some of my favorite memories is going to garage sales with my family and friends. We’d get up every Saturday morning, grab breakfast, and head out in our tiny car looking to score some deals in our own neighborhoods. From all those weekends in driveways and garages, I’ve learned just how to make the most out of garage sale shopping. Here are my best tips and tricks, including how to evaluate a garage sale from a moving car.

Shopping With Sarah – Garage Sale Tips

I’ve got a big dance coming up, which means I’ve gone shopping for the perfect gown at an affordable price. Luckily, I managed to have some good luck in the most unlikely thrifty store: Macy’s! While I may have found my dream dance dress at Macy’s, I go through a whole process when searching for thrifty clothing. Here’s how you can get started with homecoming dress or prom gown shopping if you’re looking to save.

Shopping with Sarah – The Starting Point

Yes, you can be fashionable and thrifty all at the same time! Thrift store shopping is how I score just about every stylish item in my closet from a pair of awesome silver heels to designer label jeans that have been barely worn. Getting past the “someone used it” part is tough, but when you learn how to make the most of your shopping experience, you can be frugal and turn heads while rocking the latest looks.

Shopping with Sarah – Thrift Shop Stylist

Tips and tricks straight from a Maurices manager that will help you get the best deals and be a smart shopper!

Shopping Smart at Maurices!

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Hi guys, I’m Eva!

Welcome to TeensGotCents, my name is Eva Baker and I founded this site when I was sixteen. I'm a complete money nerd and I love helping teens learn how money works. Also, I watch too much Netflix. Although I still have a lot to learn about personal finance I hope you will use my successes and failures to help reach your own goals whether you want to go to college debt free, get a part time job, work on a fun DIY project that will save you money or just read about ways you can learn to manage your money well as a teen. So glad you're here! Read more about my story here.

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