Comments on: Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/ Debt Reduction Rocks - We Are Living Debt Free! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:09:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pinoy Smart Life » Brand Disloyalty: 33 Ways to Reduce Debt http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-85265 Pinoy Smart Life » Brand Disloyalty: 33 Ways to Reduce Debt Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:05:57 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-85265 [...] Smart Life attempts to follow NCN blog’s series to help improve my financial status and reduce debt in 33 [...] [...] Smart Life attempts to follow NCN blog’s series to help improve my financial status and reduce debt in 33 [...]

]]> By: No Credit Needed Podcast Episode 50 - Eliminate Fees Brand Loyalty Financial Planning : No Credit Needed Podcast http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-38086 No Credit Needed Podcast Episode 50 - Eliminate Fees Brand Loyalty Financial Planning : No Credit Needed Podcast Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-38086 [...] Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty [...] [...] Day 2 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Brand Disloyalty [...]

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-35986 Elizabeth Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:22:20 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-35986 I decided to look for cheaper insurance when I purchased my new(er) car this spring. It was painful because I really liked my insurance and felt like I got good protection. But the pain was definitely worth the gain as I am saving nearly $500/year AND getting better coverage (and a more responsive agent). Though change is not always comfortable, it definitely has it's pay-offs! I decided to look for cheaper insurance when I purchased my new(er) car this spring. It was painful because I really liked my insurance and felt like I got good protection. But the pain was definitely worth the gain as I am saving nearly $500/year AND getting better coverage (and a more responsive agent). Though change is not always comfortable, it definitely has it’s pay-offs!

]]> By: lulu http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-34299 lulu Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:28:53 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-34299 I am brand loyal based on the performance of the product. I use the cheap toothpaste, Pepsodent (97 cents on the bottom shelf at Walmart) because it works well for me. I have sensitive gums and most other toothpastes irritate my teeth and gums. On the topic of being sensitive I use only Oil of Olay moisturizer on my face. It is more expensive than other things but it works for me. I think the most important thing to note here is not just about being BRAND loyal or disloyal because there are cheap brands. It is more about making a discrimination on the actual product and what it does for you because you can still be loyal to a cheap brand (Great Value from Walmart) and save money. I am brand loyal based on the performance of the product. I use the cheap toothpaste, Pepsodent (97 cents on the bottom shelf at Walmart) because it works well for me. I have sensitive gums and most other toothpastes irritate my teeth and gums.
On the topic of being sensitive I use only Oil of Olay moisturizer on my face. It is more expensive than other things but it works for me.

I think the most important thing to note here is not just about being BRAND loyal or disloyal because there are cheap brands. It is more about making a discrimination on the actual product and what it does for you because you can still be loyal to a cheap brand (Great Value from Walmart) and save money.

]]> By: Bighonkin http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-31606 Bighonkin Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:04:30 +0000 http://www.ncnblog.com/2007/08/30/day-2-of-33-days-and-33-ways-to-save-money-and-reduce-debt-brand-disloyalty/#comment-31606 I have to say that I agree with you NCN. I have found that especially for cosmetic type stuff such as shampoos and soaps and hair gels that generic is the way to go, and many times the product itself has been better than the name brand. Those who wear contacts may want to check with your eye doctor before switching, but going to a comparible generic contact solution will save you five to six dollars every time you have to restock. An area I can NOT go generic on is cereal. I don't eat healthy cereal, and I have not found a cereal in a bag that can quite nail the taste of Fruity Pebbles...many have tried all have failed. Basically, this entire post was to mention that I can't buy cereal in a bag. I have to say that I agree with you NCN. I have found that especially for cosmetic type stuff such as shampoos and soaps and hair gels that generic is the way to go, and many times the product itself has been better than the name brand. Those who wear contacts may want to check with your eye doctor before switching, but going to a comparible generic contact solution will save you five to six dollars every time you have to restock.

An area I can NOT go generic on is cereal. I don’t eat healthy cereal, and I have not found a cereal in a bag that can quite nail the taste of Fruity Pebbles…many have tried all have failed.

Basically, this entire post was to mention that I can’t buy cereal in a bag.

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