As a Black Friday shopper, you’re someone who enjoys the act of saving – maybe even more than the act of shopping! You feel triumph at every product you buy below full price and you brag about how cheap that new pair of shoes you bought were. But you may be overlooking one other way to save some money this Black Friday: your credit card.
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Black Friday: Why You Should Consider Paying with Your Credit Card
November 22, 2011A Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 16, 2011Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner. Are you ready? Before you head out to grab the great deals that these bargain shopping days often afford, make sure you go in prepared. Here are 10 tips to get you ready.
Money-Saving Apps: RedLaser
October 11, 2011We’ve reached round four in our new series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, an app that rewards you simply for going into your favorite stores; Key Ring Reward Cards, an app that allows you to keep all of your retail rewards cards on your Smartphone; and GasBuddy, an app that helps you find the cheapest gas prices wherever you are. This week, we review RedLaser, an app that finds the lowest prices on items you’d like to purchase.
How to Save Money on Clothes Using One Simple Formula
April 4, 2011A trip to the mall can often be more overwhelming than balancing your checkbook at the end of the month. (Will we ever learn to just do it as we go?) With so many options and price points, it’s difficult to know what any one item is really worth. Typically speaking, I like to keep all purchases under $100. And if I’m being honest, I have a hard time shelling out more than $50 for any one item. But rather than look at the price tag as a single number, I’ve actually found the best deals (and saved the most money!) when I’ve employed a simple formula: cost per wear.
5 Ways to Shop Smarter & Improve Your Wardrobe
March 28, 2011How many times have you looked into your closet and wanted to scream, “I have nothing to wear!” Sometimes, it seems like no matter how much money we spend on clothes, our wardrobe still falls short. But with these five simple tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your shopping habits, save money and finally build the wardrobe of your dreams.
Do You Really Save Money When Using Retail Rewards Cards?
January 13, 2010Yesterday, I was cleaning out my wallet to start the new year with a fresh, de-cluttered pocket book. Along with receipts, old IDs and gift cards that no longer have a balance, I found 12 retail rewards cards. Some of the 12 are cards I had to sign up for in order to earn points [...]
Know Before You Go: Black Friday Shopping Tips
November 25, 2009The busiest shopping day of the year is just a few days away. While some deals will be the best bargains around, others just might not be worth the hassle. Check out these tips for shopping smart on Black Friday: Check the Weather The last time I went shopping on Black Friday, I waited in [...]
