With the Internet becoming the world’s #1 one-stop shopping center, now is the greatest time ever to save money. Not only can you save time, gas and hassles by shopping online, but you can shop for everything you will ever need. The world is all about information and knowing where to find it is the key to big savings.
Here is a list of 7 tips to save money each and every day
Buy a used car- That shiny new Cadillac sure looks nice, but you will lose almost 25% of its resale value the second you drive it home. Instead use one of the many online websites to find the used car with low mileage for a big reduction in price.
Compare prices for online purchases- Just by using the shopping option in Google you can pick and choose your item for several different outlets. If you want that new computer you will see a big price difference and shipping charge among several different outlets. Also for the impatient try printing out one of these ads and taking it to your local retailer for an instant price match.
Buy airline tickets early- The early bird gets the worm is especially true for airline tickets. Plan your flight early and get your tickets early could save you hundreds of dollars in fees.
Don’t redeem frequent flyer miles online- While this may seem contradictory of this article, you still want to use your computer to talk to an Airlines representative. Many of these online ads are made to get customers in and schedule them for more flights. Get the phone number online and talk to representative, many times you will find much better offers that aren’t listed on their website.
Set up a piggy bank- Just like you did when you were a kid, throw that loose change in a jar or piggy bank. If you are really frugal you can count it all out and take it to the bank. You also have the alternative of a quick refund at your local grocery store (with a fee of course) by putting your money in one of those instant change counting machines. You’ll be surprised how quick those pennies, nickels and dimes add up.
Pay off your credit cards each month- This is a huge money saver. Discover, Visa and American Express love people who don’t pay off their credit cards, this is how they build their cash cow corporations. Paying off these credit cards each month will not only keep your credit score high, but it will also give you the ability to transfer your cards when enticing offers come through.
Use reward credit cards- If you already use your credit card to buy groceries, get gas and pay your monthly bills, you might as well get something out of it. Check various websites weekly for deals on rewards and points that you will get for using their card, just make sure to follow tip #6 or you will be losing money in the long run.
These are just 7 quick tips that can help you save money today. While these are simple, not many people take advantage of all the resources that the computer offers. Using various websites, along with this common knowledge will go a long way in saving you cash.
