Carrie Rocha
Name: Carrie Rocha
TCL Contributor: TCL Super Saver
Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN
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Who do you live with: My family - husband and two girls
Where would you like to live: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil would be great. I would gladly move back to Iquitos, Peru too; it's in the Peruvian Amazon.
Your favorite occupation: I'd love to be a chef. Well, not really because I don't want to work nights and weekends, but I love cooking.
Person you'd like to meet: The current President - whoever that is, I won't be picky.
What do you order in a coffee shop: Brewed coffee, dark roast. It's much cheaper than any of those fancy drinks.
3 TCL regulars who you'd like to have dinner with: Sunday Burquest, Carla Barnhill and Rob Barrett
Favorite State Fair food: All of them
Favorite TCL moment: Elizabeth asked me, "So, Carrie, how much would these products have cost and how much did you spend?" I hadn't committed the numbers to memory and I forgot to write them done (see a common thread with my memory here) so my only honest answer was, "I don't have any idea." Whoops.
One thing you can't live without: My Bible
Dream TCL interview/segment: I'd love to do a segment with Ty from Extreme Home Makeover. He is a really frugal guy and I'd love to work together with him to remodel, not demolish, but remodel a family's house on a budget.
What is your motto? I have two: 1) I think I coined this myself: "The last thing I quit was quitting." 2) I have a post-it note on my desk that reads "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am."
 

 

Making the Most of Garage Sales  

Finally!  It’s garage sale season!  Our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha (Pocket Your Dollars.com), has some ways to help you maximize your garage sale trips – and she’s doing it with some high tech garage sale apps combined with some good old fashioned planning.

Kids and Finances  

Kids are getting messages everyday about money and finances through commercials, TV shows, movies, and print ads.  Some get it right, but not all say our Super Saver Carrie Rocha.  Carrie is here to help us sort through it all and send the right message about money to your kids.

Super Saver: Easter Baskets  

Here is your chance to get ahead when shopping for Easter because our Super Saver says now is the time to buy. Carrie Rocha joins us with deals on candy and basket stuffers, along with some things you should wait for too.

Financial Advice  

Our super saver, Carrie Rocha says the most obvious financial advice like, “save your money”, and “pay off your credit cards” aren’t always the easiest thing to do.  The reason for that, she says, is because you don’t trust yourself.  Carrie joins us at the family table to explain what she means.

Saving on Keurig K-Cups  

The Keurig Coffee Machines hit the market in the late 90’s and are still going strong.  As many as 2.5 million cups are brewed per day.  Super Saver Carrie Rocha has ways that you can save on those single serving K-Cups.

What to Buy Now  

Super Saver, Carrie Rocha, is good at saving money year round and finding the good deal.  But the rest of us need a little advice!  Carrie has her recommendations for what to buy in the next three months that will save you some money.

Apps to Save Money

Having a smartphone does cost you money every month.  But it also can save you even more money.  TCL Tech Producer, Christian Unser and Super Saver, Carrie Rocha show off some apps that you can’t afford to be without!

Super Saver Day   Back To Top

We’ve told you before how our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha, got her family out of almost $60,000 in debt.  Now, she is out to help everyone eliminate their own debt with her new book, Pocket Your Dollars: 5 Attitude Changes that Will Help You Pay Down Debt, Avoid Financial Stress, and Keep More of What You Make.

Save on Groceries   Back To Top

Groceries can get really expensive but leave it to our Super Saver to have some ways to save!  She shops at what’s called a “salvage grocer.”  Emily met up with Carrie Rocha at Mike’s Discount Foods in Fridley to see what it’s all about.

How to Shop Like a Super Saver   Back To Top

If you hate to spend money, than Christmas shopping is probably not your favorite thing.  Our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha, says the answer to that problem is to shop all year!  She explains how she does it – and saves money along the way.

Family Fun for $50 or Less   Back To Top

Planning a day of fun for a family of four can cost a pretty penny.  With the kids getting ready for their winter break we asked three moms to come up with a full day of activities and food for a family of four for under $50.

Cyber Monday   Back To Top

Today is the day to get online and get some good deals.  But you don’t have to do all of your online shopping today to get a great deal.  Super Saver, Pocket Your Dollars.com’s Carrie Rocha explains how to keep the savings going.

Black Friday Shopping   Back To Top

Historically, Black Friday has been a big shopping day for the holiday season.  Not so fast, our Super Saver says!  Don’t let those flashy ads and early hours fool you – not everything is a good deal.

Super Saver: Unlimited Double Couponing Back To Top

As stores buckle down in response to shows like Extreme Couponing, it might seem like deals are harder to find.  Last week, Ranbow Foods offered customers unlimited double couponing.  If you missed it, don’t worry because they are doing it again tomorrow!  Our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha shows us how much you can get for just $10.

Super Saver Ideas for MEA Weekend   Back To Top

MEA Weekend means the kids are home from school for a few days.  Our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha (founder of Pocket Your Dollars.com) has some cheap and free ways to keep them entertained.

Birthday Freebies   Back To Top

Our Super Saver, Carrie Rocha, is always on the lookout for a good deal or freebies.  Your birthday month is always a good time to cash in on some awesome freebies.

National Coupon Month!   Back To Top

Shows like Extreme Couponing feature shoppers getting hundreds of dollars of products for just pennies.  But that could be changing.  September is National Coupon Month. What’s new with coupons and how might it impact you at the register?  Our Super Saver, owner of Pocket Your Dollars, Carrie Rocha, has some insight.

Summer Fun & Free!   Back To Top

You may have spent a little bit of change – ok, maybe a lot of change – this summer keeping the kids entertained during their summer break.  Super Saver Carrie Rocha says there are ways to keep having fun on the cheap – or event free.

Financial Advice 101   Back To Top

For some students heading off to college, it may be the first time they will be managing their own money.  Who better to call for financial advice than our own Super Saver, Carrie Rocha!

Super Saver: Back to School Shopping   Back To Top

Yes, believe it or not, it’s that time to start thinking about your back to school shopping!  Pocket Your Dollars founder, Carrie Rocha tracks the best deals you’ll find on supplies.  Each week she puts together a price comparison chart that lists prices on 40+ items at 10 different stores.  She does all the work for you making it easy to figure out what to buy and when! 

Super Saver: Money Making Opportunities   Back To Top

With the kids home during the summer months, they may be looking for ways to earn a little extra spending money.  Those summer jobs aren’t always easy to come by – or perhaps you kids aren’t old enough for the work force.  That doesn’t mean they are out of luck!  Super Saver, Carrie Rocha (Pocket Your Dollars.com), has ways they can earn some money working from home.