This is your money saving tip of the day::
Just because it’s on sale doesn’t make it a good deal
As the Holidays approach and the stores start offering sale after sale, make sure you do your homework to know if indeed it is a good sale.
- Stores tend to mark things up, then take 50% off. Really, you are paying the same price.
- Same with Clearance. Watch it carefully. I saw jeans at Target I got for $12 on sale with a coupon. On Clearance you could snag the same pair for just $17.50.
- Want that bear? Don’t buy an additional $30 worth of clothing to get it, instead go buy your own for $9.99. Chances are if you aren’t getting it for “FREE” you don’t even really want it.
- Check around and see if it’s cheaper elsewhere. (there’s an apt for that) Don’t be afraid to return something that you find cheaper else where.
- Shop online, avoid the hype and get great deals.
Be wise and be smart this holiday season.
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then.