All Posts Tagged With: "Products and Services"
eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Jumps into Frugal Fashions
eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) is stepping out into the world of fashion. While the site has always been a favorite of frugal fashionistas, it has developed an entire section devoted to consumer fashions. The company has added a new ‘Fashion’ tab to their auction site that leads to the Fashion Vault. The company hopes to improve [...]
Consumer Reviews and How to Use ‘Em
These days technology allows for a faster look at how people really feel about products and services because consumers are posting more and more of their own reviews online. Prior to the Internet, most people could only rely on the testimonials advertised by the product manufacturer. Nowadays, not only are consumer reviews apparent on retailer [...]
Avoid Holiday Tricks at the Mall
As people struggle to make ends meet and add a little somthing extra under the tree this Christmas, many still fail to resist some tricks that companies are using to make consumer spend more money than they need to or can afford to spend. From retailers to banks, everyone seems to be in on the [...]
Toy Shopping Not Child’s Play
As the children’s anticipation of a visit from the jolly one climbs, parents have a serious concern when it comes to fulfilling the wishes of their children. There has been a lot of buzz in recent weeks about the safety of many popular children’s products. From cribs to clothing, there has been several recalls to protect [...]
Did the Economy Sound the Death Toll for Black Friday?
Black Friday is traditionally known as the biggest shopping day of the year. With the state of the current economy still at a low point, how did Black Friday 2009 shape up? Did consumers bring the ka-ching to the nation’s retailers or has Black Friday turned red? Overall, retailers made some major changes in their [...]
New Regulations for Gift Card Holders
With the holiday shopping season almost in full swing, the Federal Reserve is set to propose new regulations for gift cards, a $50 billion dollar industry. Many of the gift-card issuing companies have applied fees and imposed requirements that essentially cost the consumer additional money without making a single purchase. For instance, many companies still [...]
Consumer Debit Card Use Getting Expensive
If you have had a debit card for any length of time, you know the benefit and ease of use that they offer. They are just like writing a check, but without the check. And, they are processed as either a debit transaction with your PIN or as a credit card. In short, they seem [...]
Will the Christmas Buying Season Be Better This Year?
Some financial handicappers are predicting a lack-luster Holiday buying season. These predictions are based upon overall prevailing consumer attitudes, which are not likely to change in the next few months. Compared to last year, a prediction of a similar buying season is not good for retailers who went all out to produce some of the [...]
It Is Only A Deal If You Save Money
Many of us are coupon clippers, hoping to save even a little bit of money on everyday needs. We also shop around for deals on different products, just in case we find a deal that seems like a steal. But sometimes these deals aren’t much of a deal at all. Here are a few tips [...]
Teach Values While Shopping for Your Kid’s Clothes
Sometimes I find it hard to believe the amount of material goods my younger relatives have access to, especially the pricey new technologies and designer clothing. Obviously, I don’t inquire into the budgeting restrictions, if any, that are enforced in the household but for many parents, a child’s shopping habits can easily get out of [...]
Black Friday Shopping: Games Make Great Travel Take-Alongs
Black Friday is symbolic for a traveling adventure for many…that is a shopping adventure. However, shopping is not limited to just this day. In fact, shopping ranks as a top activity for all travelers on their journeys. TripAdvisor® recently announced that 22 percent of travelers plan to travel on Black Friday to go shopping in [...]
Tips for Holiday Shopping on Black Friday
It is almost hard to believe Thanksgiving is almost upon us and Christmas is right around the corner. While both holidays bring immediate images of families and friends gathering together to celebrate, they can also bring serious concerns about finances, especially when it comes to holiday shopping bills. Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving [...]
The Resurgence of Layaway May Save Your Holiday
As a kid, my favorite time of year would be the day we went shopping for our “layaway order”. My mom would take my brother and I to the Hills Department store twice a year and let us pick out a bunch of clothes we needed for the upcoming season, usually winter and summer. I [...]
Never Too Early to Think About Santa
Who doesn’t hate the holiday rush and worse….the holiday spending? Of course no one wants to think about Christmas and winter in the midst of August but if you want to avoid the money and time crunch of the holidays, there is no time like the present to get it in gear to start thinking [...]
Short Cruises Present Budget-Friendly Vacations with Full Amenities
Weekend getaways are often times just what the doctor ordered to re-energize one’s mind, body and soul or to just have a little fun. Cruising on a three-night itinerary can fit the bill without breaking the bank. These cruises offer great cuisine, accommodations and entertainment as well as the opportunity to experience the Bahamian culture. [...]
Being Frugal Doesn’t Mean Overlooking Quality
Frugality is becoming an increasingly widespread topic of interest. Saving money where you can is important to living within your means and still having what you need. There are some things however that you need to consider when living the life of the frugal. Here are some tips for living frugally and resourcefully. Avoid Bad-Quality [...]
Why Having Groceries Delivered To Your Door Might Make Financial Sense
Most people consider having luxuries delivered them to be a luxury and something that just doesn’t make sense for the common man. Many believe that the added cost of having someone else grab the items for you and deliver them is a waste of money and you’re just better off to do it yourself. For [...]
Summer Barbeque Safety and Savings
Nothing beats the smell of burgers on the grill and the sounds of families having some good old fashioned backyard fun. Grilling your food on an open flame can be a delicious break in the monotony of life and there you don’t have to worry about busting your budget like when you go out to [...]
IT’S TRUE! SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER
Going through my 20′s and 30′s, as I began fending for myself, I thought perhaps the difference I was noticing in products from yesteryear was in my own mind. I could remember biting into a coconut cream snack pie as a kid and having the filling just ooze out from all sizes. Mom used to [...]
HOW TO BUY BIG-PRICED ITEMS ON A STRICT BUDGET
It is not completely impossible to splurge a little on yourself, even if you are on a strict budget. You can incorporate a one-at-a-time spending spree no matter how tight your budget is. If you have your eye or heart set on a big-priced item that you just have to have but it is not [...]
Shopping Online Can Offer Additional Coupons and Discounted Offers
For people who are constantly looking for ways to cut costs and reduce their overall expenses, sometimes shopping online can offer additional coupons or discounted offers that you wouldn’t have access to when shopping at your local retailer. Most people realize there are savings to be found online; but can’t find the time to search [...]
TALL GIRLS UNITE: THERE IS FINALLY CLOTHING THAT FIT RIGHT
For many women, shopping is a wonderfully fun experience. Bustling about the shopping malls in search of the perfect outfit, the best bargains, or a pair of shoes to die for is, for some, a natural high. For those of us who were born naturally “higher” (ie. taller than average), shopping isn’t always a rewarding [...]
WEBSITE REVIEW: mygrocerydeals.com
I had the opportunity to review mygrocerydeals.com, a website that is dedicated to collecting information about sales at your local grocery stores, pharmacies, and discount stores. I was interested to see how the site would work for me, as I live in a small town with literally one grocery store. While that particular store was [...]
Keep Your Money for Yourself – Part 2: Get the Best Deals
Finding the best deals does not need to be difficult. For some like me (the compulsive shopper), shopping can be an addiction. By making wise money choices, you give yourself the opportunity to make wise-money investments. This second article in a four-part series offers nine tips that will help you find the best deals on [...]
How to Give Gifts that Are Inexpensive and Practical
Many of us have that one person in our lives that have everything. It becomes an unpleasant task to shop for such a person during the holidays and special occasions. Giving gifts is supposed to be a sign of love, appreciation, and sometimes just an “I’m thinking of you” sentiment. But the hard-to-shop-for person can [...]
How to Be Cheap on Valentines Day Without Getting Your Butt Kicked
Although men have been known to complain that women are “difficult” and “hard to understand,” when it comes to gift giving, women are simple. It’s all about POINTS! That’s right, Points! You see women give you secret points for every action and gift you present no matter what the cost. A dozen roses is awarded [...]
Menus Aren’t Just for Restaurants
It’s been said the first rule of thumb when grocery shopping is to never go when you are hungry. I completely understand why that is the first rule of shopping. Truth is, I do it all of the time. Mainly because by the time I make it to the store, there is nothing left to [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...