Saver Squad

Score big every week! Shasta County’s best deals from Macy’s, Safeway, Raley’s, TJ Maxx & more are here! You’ll also find resources here for cash back, credit monitoring, and budgeting tools.

Savings this week...

Deal of the Week!

Safeway thru 4/28/26

General Mills Cereal 8.9-12oz $1.99 each when you buy 4, Limit 4

Clip an additional $1 off digital coupon when you buy two!!

Safeway Deals through 4/28/26:

-Signature SELECT® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99 lb with in ad or digital coupon, Limit 2

-Fuji Apples $0.99 lb

-Yoplait Yogurt 4 to 6-oz., Protein Yogurt 5.6-oz $0.39 each, Limit 10

-Signature SELECT® Ice Cream 1.5-qt. Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches 6-ct. $2.99 each with in ad or digital coupon, Limit 4

-Artesano Bread 20-oz. Buns 13.55 to 16-oz. $2.99 each with in ad or digital coupon

-General Mills Cereal 8.9-12oz $1.99 each when you buy 4, Limit 4

-Clip an additional $1 off digital coupon when you buy two!!

-Mr. Clean Magic Erasers 2-4 Count $2.99 each with $3 off digital coupon, Limit 1

Raley's Deals through 4/28/26, No coupons required:

-Foster Farms Whole Chicken $.97lb with member phone number

-Nabisco Newtons Fig Cookies $2.99 each with member phone number

-4/24-4/26 ONLY 5 lb Cuties Mandarins $4.99 each with member phone number, Limit 2

-4/24-4/26 ONLY Raley's 18 Count Cage Free Eggs $1.99 each with member phone number, Limit 2

-4/24-4/26 ONLY Raley's Shredded or Sliced Cheese 8oz $1.99 each with member phone number, Limit 2

-4/24-4/26 ONLY Oroweat 24 oz Bread $2.99 each with member phone number, Limit 2

Savemart Deals through 4/28/26

-4/24-4/26 ONLY Rice-A-Roni 4.3-7.2 oz & Pasta Roni 4.6-6.2 oz $1 each when you buy 10, No couypon required!

-Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 8 Count $1.99 each, no coupon required!

-Oreo 9.21-14.03 oz or Chips Ahoy! 7-13 oz $.97 each when you buy 2 with digital coupon

-Fresh Pork Sirloin Chops Bone in Maxx Pack $2.27lb with digital coupon

-Strawberries 1lb $1.97 each with digital coupon

FoodMaxx Deals through 5/5/26:

-Guerrero Corn Tortillas 80 Count $2.99 each

-7Up Products 2L $1 each when you buy 5

-Bayview Farms Canned Veggies 14-15oz $.88 each

-Florida's Natural Lemonade or Punch 59oz $1.99 each

-Bimbo Soft White Bread 20oz $1.99 each

Macy's Current Deals

LAST ACT Clearance: Score deals starting at 80% off! Find women’s fashion, kitchen essentials, kids’ clothes, and more—right here!

https://www.macys.com/shop/sale/clearance-closeout/last-act/Price_discount_range/80_PERCENT_%20off%20%26%20more?id=139742&cm_kws=last-act

TJMaxx Deals

Visit here for clearance items up to 75%off!

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/shop/clearance/_/N-3951437597?Nr=AND%28OR%28product.catalogId%3Atjmaxx%29%2Cproduct.siteId%3Atjmaxx%29&tn=0

Coupon/Cash Back/Financial Resources

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Fillable Budgeting Form.pdf

Budgeting

This budgeting form helps you list all of your monthly income and expenses in one place so you can clearly see where your money is going. By writing everything down, like housing, food, transportation, and personal needs, you can spot areas to save, plan ahead, and avoid surprises.

Having a monthly budget is important because it gives you control over your money instead of wondering where it went. It helps you make better choices, prepare for emergencies, reduce stress, and work toward financial goals. A budget turns your income into a plan.

This form is available as a downloadable PDF and can be filled out electronically if you prefer not to print it.

Get your free credit report & FICO® Score

Experian is a common resource for free credit scores. No credit card required!

You can also get free weekly online credit reports on annualcreditreport.com from the three nationwide credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This is the only official site explicitly directed by Federal law to provide free credit reports.

If you have credit cards with Chase, Bank of America, Capital One, or similar banks, you can access free credit reports directly through your online account dashboard.

Checking your credit score helps you understand how lenders see you and what financial options are available to you. It can affect things like getting approved for loans, renting a home, or even setting up utilities. Regularly checking your score also helps you catch errors or fraud early and gives you a chance to improve your credit over time.

For example, many landlords in Shasta County require applicants to earn at least three times the monthly rent and have a credit score of 680 or higher to qualify. Your credit score helps show whether you pay bills on time and manage money responsibly.

Knowing your score ahead of time helps you understand what housing options may be available to you, avoid surprises during applications, and take steps to improve your chances of being approved for permanent housing.

Many of the same rules apply when purchasing a vehicle. Lenders look closely at your credit score and your income to decide if you qualify for a loan and what interest rate you’ll get. Just like with housing, a higher credit score usually means better options—lower monthly payments, lower interest rates, and more choices.

If your credit score is low or your income isn’t high enough compared to the car payment, you may be denied, need a co-signer, or be offered a loan with much higher interest. Checking your credit ahead of time helps you plan, budget, and avoid taking on a payment that’s too hard to manage.