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Did We Go Too Far To Save Money?

Do you ever make a purchase at one store and then go around to other stores afterwards to compare prices to make sure you paid a reasonable amount for your item? It is kind of silly, as it is perhaps better to just do your comparison shopping before committing to a purchase, but it is just human nature sometimes to do it the other way around.

I have a silly story to share about the time my husband and I were visiting friends in another city. We decided we wanted to buy our friends a garlic press, as we think everyone should own one if they like to cook with garlic.

December 7, 2010

Shopping

Do Your Research Before Buying A Used Car

If your vehicle is on its last legs and you are in the market for buying another car, I would recommend that you check out a website called Samarins.com. It is an illustrated guide for both car buyers and car owners, and it is jam packed full of practical tips for how to select your next car and then how to take care of it once you buy it.

For those looking to buy a used vehicle, check out the used car buying guide and study how to check the history on the used car you are interested in. Learn the simple tricks so you know what to look for when you look under the hood. These tips can save you from buying a lemon.

Check out the used car reviews section as well. It gives you a description of both the strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle, as well as overall information. Specific maintenance tips are provided as well as what to look for when you buy that particular car. Each review includes pertinent links to other resources as well that will make it much easier to do your research. You will want to visit those recommended sites as well to determine the crash test ratings, etc.

December 3, 2010

Shopping

Consider More Than One Brand When You Shop

Here’s a shopping tip that I find saves me a lot of money. Don’t get too stuck on any specific brand name. If you do, you will find yourself paying a higher price for your items such as food, clothing, shampoos, etc. than you might otherwise pay. Why? If you are determined to always buy the same brand you will not be willing to consider other options that may be cheaper even though the quality might be the same. By refusing to budge from one specific brand you limit your choices and therefore you don’t always allow yourself to take advantage of the best deals. Also, chances are your specific brand will not always be on sale, so if you run out, you will be forced to buy it at regular price.

Although the familiar is comfortable, it’s not always the best choice. Be willing to try different brands at least once. If they are not as high quality as your favored brand, then at least you know not to buy it again. But if it is just as good, or perhaps even better, you know that this new brand can also be considered the next time you shop.

November 7, 2010

Shopping

How To Satisfy Your Junk Food Cravings For Less

Do you ever suffer from an extreme urge to eat chocolate in the late afternoon when you are at work? Do you ever just need that extra sugar boost to get you through the rest of the day? Well, sad to say, this describes me more than I would like to admit.

But rather than buying an over-priced chocolate bar from the vending machine, I prepare in advance by having a stash of chocolate bars in my desk drawer. Then when the craving hits, I can satisfy it without paying an arm and a leg.

November 5, 2010

Shopping

Get The Lowest Prices For Apps, iTunes, And Amazon Products

I received this informational email and wanted to share it with you. Using a website called happybuy.com, you can sign up to be notified when the items you want to buy from Amazon,com, iTunes, or for Apple apps go on sale! As well, it has a feature that shows you when it predicts the prices will drop. This sounds like a great way to save some of your hard-earned money while shopping. See below for more details:

October 8, 2010

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