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How To Save Lots Of Money Without Depriving Yourself

Imagine you’re looking to buy a big screen TV. When you walk into the store, a salesman approached you and after talking to you about your needs, he gave you three choices:

  1. Toshiba – $2000
  2. Samsung – $2300
  3. Sony – $2500

Other than the brand, you couldn’t see any difference in them – and you didn’t care about the design of the TV. Which would you choose?

Most people would be stumped. Yet we face similar choices on a daily basis. Would you buy a $5, $6 or $7 pen? Which shampoo should you try this month? What about your toothpaste?

According to Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational , when faced with a choice we can’t make, most people would go for the safe choice, which in this case, would be Samsung. Why? Because we are wary of the cheapest choice yet afraid of paying too much for something we are not sure about.

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January 20, 2012
Shopping

5 Reasons Not To Use Coupons For Groceries

1. They take way too long to collect.  I can think of many other things I would rather spend my time doing than clipping coupons.  Whether you enjoy it or not, think of all the time you are spending looking for just the right deals.  If you are a coupon clipper, I would recommend that you pay attention to how much time you spend each day/week gathering your coupons.  Make sure the savings is worth your time.

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December 30, 2011
Shopping

Shop Alone And Save On Groceries

With the increased cost of food prices these days, everything we can do to save a little is worth a try.  I have been reading various articles that provide tips on saving on groceries, and many of them suggest that when you shop you should go alone.

I would have to agree.  I usually do my grocery shopping once every two weeks and I usually go alone.  When I do, I know exactly what I have already got, and what I still need to pick up.   I feel like I can take as much time as I want without worrying about anyone else.

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September 19, 2011
Shopping

How To Save Money When You Shop At Safeway

Safeway can be a really affordable place to buy your groceries if you are really selective in what you purchase.  There are a really great perks to shopping at Safeway including excellent customer service and fresh, high quality produce.  Canadians also have the benefit of collecting Air Miles. The downside is that Safeway is pricy unless you are careful.  You definitely want to apply for the Safeway Club Card so you can take advantage of the sales.  Otherwise you are paying way more for your purchase.

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August 24, 2011