Nov 20, 2014
On the hunt for the best deals? Learn the tips and tools that can make your next shopping trip a breeze while still snagging big savings!
Savvy Shopping Tips
Whether you love to explore the stores or stay at home when you shop, we're all looking for a great deal.
To find those treasures usually means we have to do some digging around, especially if you're trying to pick up a big ticket item.
You don't want to have buyer's remorse after paying with your hard earned money.
I also know time is an issue for many people, so I'll just cut through the chase and give you two sites help you quickly find what you're looking for at a great price – Consumer Reports and Amazon.
In this episode we get into:
- how you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones
- getting discounts on big ticket items
- making sure you get the best price when you shop
Thanks to Jim from Scotch Addict and Ray from Squirrelers for their help.
Hope you enjoy!
Resources for Saving Money and Getting Great Deals
Want to save more when you shop. Here are some resources to check out and use so you're keeping more of your hard earned money!
- Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint
- Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank
- My book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money
- How to Buy the Best Laptop for You
- RetailmeNot: If you’re shopping online, at the very least you should try and find coupon codes. Use their search feature to see if you can get discounts and/or free shipping.
- Offers.com: When I did an episode awhile back about online shopping, I talked about Offers.com. Still handy site to compare prices.
- Honey: A browser extension that runs through coupon and discount codes when you’re ready to check out.
If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group.
We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals.
We'd love to see you there!
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This episode was originally released November 2014. Show notes have been updated February 2023.