Sep 5, 2013
Here are 3 ways to save on electronics: Look for coupons. TechBargains.com offers coupons and other deals. Also check the retailer ads and websites. Negotiate. Although only 1 in 8 shoppers ask for a better price, those who get a better price end up saving an average...
Jul 17, 2013
GiftCardGranny has a list of 81 student discounts to help you make the most of your student status. While most of these are geared toward college students, young scholars of any age should go ahead and try them. A few even apply to grade-school students. So flash your...
May 17, 2013
We wrote previously on how to save money on college textbooks. One strategy is to rent text books rather than buy them. We listed 4 great companies to use. One of those companies, CampusBookRentals.com has a fantastic offer for students attending summer classes. Now...
Mar 22, 2013
There are a lot of options today beyond buying appliances at retail stores. Surveys show that people are the most satisfied buying appliances at online stores such as Amazon, independent local retailers, and the QVC Shopping Network. And be sure to negotiate the...
Feb 25, 2013
There are several ways to save with the Coupon Network: Printable Coupons are grocery manufacturer coupons that you can print right away and use at any store. YourBucks® Offers are dollars-off rewards on future purchases. You can print YourBucks® reminders so you...
Feb 20, 2013
Yelp is a good way to find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists, and mechanics. You can even use it to find the best places to eat. To find out which is the best, read the over 36 million local reviews written on Yelp by people who have used these...
Feb 13, 2013
Honey automatically searches for and applies coupon codes when you shop online. We’ve written before about the mobile app RetailMeNot that lets you find coupons and discounts for your favorite store. If you like RetailMeNot, we think you’ll love using...
Feb 6, 2013
To get a good deal on wheels, you need to play with the numbers—and play dealers off one another. The following are some ideas on how to get a good deal on purchasing an automobile from the article “Cars” in Money magazine (May 2012, pp. 70-1): Avoid the hard sell by...
Jan 18, 2013
People in the USA seem to think that if a price is posted in a store, then that is the price you have to pay. But if you have traveled to other countries, chances are you have experienced bartering or negotiating a price. In many countries, it is typical to haggle...
Dec 14, 2012
Should you buy an extended warranty? Extended warranties are not a good deal and especially not for new cars. Dave Ramsey says that 75-85% of the cost of an extended warranty of a product goes to advertising, commissions, and profit. Therefore, if you pay $100 for a...
Nov 5, 2012
The Swirl mobile app is a personal shopping assistant that lets you clip and save things you like, share them with friends, and then find out where you can buy them locally. It just launched in August 2012 with 220 deals with major brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and...
Nov 3, 2012
Here are some current deals for 50% off: Gap gift card 50% off iTunes gift card 50% off Old Navy gift card 50% off $5 For A $10 Papa John’s gift card $3 for $10 Toys “R” Us gift card $7.50 for a $15 Rainforest Cafe gift card $7.50 for $15 Payless...
Nov 2, 2012
SavingStar is a free website and mobile app that is great for extra coupon savings. It has digital coupons for more than 24,000 supermarkets and drugstores. Instead of getting the discount at the cash register, the savings are added to your SavingStar account. Once...
Oct 20, 2012
Here’s a great new mobile app for the iPad that you’ll enjoy. The Amazon Windowshop mobile app is full of beautiful pictures you can see, share, and shop. It is an amazing new way to shop Amazon’s millions of items. Same selection, same low prices,...
