Tag: shopping tips

  • Best places to shop for deals on gifts

    Ready to save money on holiday gifts? We’ve done the homework and found the best places to find great deals on gifts. From brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping, we have your essential guide to holiday savings. Gifts for kids When you’re looking for the best prices on toys, it’s hard to beat the prices at…

  • 5 Reasons to stay home on Black Friday

    You might not get what you want You’ve been eyeing that HDTV that’s being marked down to just $299 on Black Friday, but odds are it won’t be there. Most of the best deals are in very limited supply. Check the fine print in the Black Friday store ads; you’ll often see that only a…

  • Black Friday shopping strategies

    Carry a shopping list Spend some time researching and create a detailed shopping list. When you get to the stores, stick to it. “Know exactly what you want. The best Black Friday deals are in very limited supply, which is why you should never enter a store and just be window shopping,” says Service Strategist…

  • How to curb overspending during the holidays

    “This is a very difficult time of the year to stick to a budget, and the reasons are numerous and complex,” says Leslie Greenman, a financial advisor and author of the new book Dating Our Money: A Women’s Guide to Confidence with Money & Men. “One of the biggest reasons is that women tend to…

  • Convenience store gift shopping

    Convenience and drug stores aren’t the ideal place for buying holiday gifts. However they can be a terrific alternative if you are on your way to a holiday party or event and realize you forgot to buy a gift. Read on to find out how to find appropriate gifts at the last minute.   Last-minute…

  • Avoid overspending on Black Friday

    Make a list Create a list that includes everyone for whom you’re buying and how much you plan to spend on each. Don’t fall victim to impulse buying (for yourself or others) by straying from the shopping list. Overspending on Black Friday doorbusters and rock-bottom prices is tempting without a shopping list to keep yourself…

  • Ladies, this is how you negotiate a deal

    Negotiating a deal is a lot like going on a blind date — you put your best foot forward and hope for the best. Most of the time, a good deal is directly related to how well you negotiate. Studies show women pay almost 50 percent more for goods and services than men do. Ladies,…

  • How to find deals on handmade goods

    shopindie for less Are you addicted to handmade goods and indie shops? Learn how to find incredible deals on indie goods online. We scoured the web for four of the best places to save money on handmade accessories, decor and gifts. Handmade goods and accessories add instant style to your home and wardrobe. They’re fun…

  • Teaching kids to be savvy shoppers

    Start when they’re young From the time they are toddlers, children can start learning about money and shopping. Take your young kids with you to the store on a regular basis so that they begin to get familiar with the concept of exchanging money for goods and services. When children begin to learn to count,…

  • 5 Best shopping apps for busy moms

    Grocery Gadget By shopping smarter at the grocery store, you can save time, money and needless headaches, and the Grocery Gadgets app allows you to do just that. Download this free app and you’ll have all the necessary organizational tools at your fingertips to allow you to keep track of your grocery list, money-saving coupons…