In general, savvy shoppers know that online retailers will beat the prices you find in brick-and-mortar stores. After all, online retailers don’t have the overhead that’s necessary for maintaining a storefront. Add in the fact that comparison shopping online takes nothing more than the click of a button, and it’s clear that online retailers need […]
Having a monthly cell phone bill can take a big bite out of your monthly budget, especially if your phone consumes large amounts of data. When cell service providers switched from unlimited data plans to capped data, many consumers started looking for alternatives. Prepaid cell phones can save you a bundle — if you know […]
With the new iPhones rolling out this month, many consumers are considering upgrading their cell phones. But what does upgrading really cost you? Is signing a contract worth it? Here’s a detailed look at the true cost of smartphones. How Much Money Do Contracts Save? I recently spent some time asking cell phone owners about […]
Energy drinks are everywhere these days. Teenagers love them, college students guzzle them during all-night study sessions, and middle-aged folks turn to them to clear the mental fog and put a spring in their step. But these pep-producing drinks can really take a bite out of your budget if you’re not careful; especially since many […]
One of the most frustrating activities you can engage in is car shopping. (I’m not very fond of any type of shopping, and car shopping is the worst of all.) At least it’s not something you have to do very often. If you are car shopping, it’s important to avoid the following pitfalls, as they […]
It’s time to send the kids back to school, and for many families that means an annual trip to buy school clothes and supplies. Here are my favorite ways to save money on back-to-school shopping: 1. Buy school supply basics like paper, pencils, book covers, erasers, and folders in September, when stores put leftover items […]
