Three Ways to Save on Back-To-School Shopping

July 26, 2021

Looking for ways to cut the costs on back-to-school supplies and clothing? We've found three simple tips to save on all your needs.  And remember, back-to-school savings aren't just for the kids. Keep your eyes open for items needed to stock your home office and the teacher's classroom.



Buy in Bulk

Do you have a membership for a big-box retail store like Costco, Sam's Club or BJ's Wholesale? Consider buying pens, notebooks and markers in bulk at these membership retailers. You could split the cost of the items with another school-aged family. Venmo and PayPal make it easy for you to send and receive payments among family and friends.


Tip: Remember that these retailers also carry electronics, clothing and even shoes!



Use a Money-Saving Browser Extension

Have you heard of Honey, RetailMeNot Deal Finder or Amazon Assistant? These are easy-to-download, money-saving browser extensions that automatically find and apply coupons, discounts and promo codes to your online order. The discounts populate before checkout, providing you with the final price.



Consignment Sales

Keep your eyes open for local consignment sales and second-hand shops. You can find discounts of up to 60% off clothing. Start purchasing at the beginning of summer; buying small amounts each month is easier on the wallet and keeps you within your monthly budget.

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As we move into the second quarter of another exciting year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and share some of the new initiatives we are implementing in the realms of sales, marketing and community engagement. Over the past year, GBU Life has reached significant milestones thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team and the trust and support of our members. Our sales department has exceeded targets, and we have expanded our reach to more communities than ever before. We have launched several successful marketing campaigns that have not only increased our visibility but have also strengthened our brand's presence in the industry. For this year, our focus will be educating potential new members on the importance of securing their financial futures through life insurance and annuity products while serving their communities as part of our great Society. Looking ahead, we are committed to enhancing our sales strategies to better serve you. We are introducing some tools for our agents to enhance our products. One new tool is our Defined Benefit Annuity program which combines the Future Flex Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) with a software tool that can help determine retirement savings needs and break them down into contributions over time to help you meet your retirement goals. Be sure to keep in touch with your GBU agent to review your plans and products to see how adding an FIA to your retirement planning can help boost your savings efforts
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