Jacqueline Quach

Shopping Deals Expert and Savings.com

Jacqueline Quach is a long-time contributor at Savings.com, sharing her expertise to help others find irresistible deals from top brands.

Growing up with immigrant parents, Jacqueline picked up her saving habits at an early age. After graduating from college, she learned some challenging lessons about managing finances as a small business owner. Jacqueline decided she needed to develop a healthier relationship with money. She found helpful mentors and financial advisors and forged her own way of balancing her savings habits with the joy of shopping.

Jacqueline’s Budget-Friendly Hacks

There are certain items worth investing that give more value over time, including apparel basics, workhorse kitchen tools, and great bedsheets. You’ll know which things deserve a bit more of your dollars based on what matters most to you. For example, if you love cooking (like I do), a great pan or knife makes being in the kitchen more enjoyable. You’ll often save more over time when you purchase higher-quality items that you won’t have to replace down the road.

Jacqueline’s Favorite Brands

Everlane takes the cake every time. I’ve been a customer since they got started in 2010, and it’s a reliable brand for high-quality basics year-round. Think 100% cotton tees, organic denim, affordable wool sweaters, and ethical leather sneakers. My wardrobe is full of their pieces, and I get a lot of compliments on my Everlane clothes. Plus, they have sales at the end of each season, when I love to snag more expensive pieces for less.

I’ll always be loyal to Everlane, though some of my other favorite places for clothes include:

• ShopBop
• Nordstrom
• Macy's
• Saks Off Fifth

Fun Fact about Jacqueline

I'm a dabbler in lots of creative mediums. I’ve taken lessons for everything from guitar and singing to dance and sketching. I also write poetry and enjoy attending open mic gatherings — while writing prose is my day job, I find penning poems more freeing when it comes to self-expression. Next on my list is acting… and one of my secret dreams is to be in a musical.