I very much like my rewards credit card. One of the dumber things I’ve done is not getting one sooner. I mean, it’s downright silly not to have one if you use the credit card for convenience only, and not for spending beyond your means. The only thing better than free float is to be … Read more
Some ways of saving money may be more trouble than they’re worth. There is always a tradeoff between time and money and in the end it’s not always a good idea to squeeze every last cent out of every purchase. There are other ways to save money that are really, really easy, and hardly take … Read more
There are some ways to spend less money that are so easy, and so hassle-free, that it’s almost a no-brainer to use. This is true of rebate websites: websites that give you cash back simply for clicking through their site on the way to the place you want to shop. This free money comes from … Read more
Spending less on a given purchase can be very easy. The difference in time and energy between going to a website directly, and first going to a rebate portal like Mr. Rebates or EBates, is trivial. I’ve witnessed people saving over $250 on a single order simply by doing this. I’m a huge fan of … Read more
Many stores offer loyalty cards. These plastic cards often come in pairs: one for your wallet, and a smaller one with a hole in it for your keychain. Presenting the loyalty card at checkout entitles you to special prices on particular products, as well as other periodic perks like announcements of special sales, follow-on coupons, … Read more
Online retailers are kicking it up a level for Cyber Monday. One great way to take advantage of even more savings and make your holiday dollars go a little bit further is with a rebate portal like Mr. Rebates. Taking advantage of the extra savings is easy. Instead of heading to your favorite store directly, … Read more
Cash is king. Cash is capital, in small, unmarked bills. Almost nothing speaks louder at the negotiating table. It says: “I have the means, right now, to buy from you.” Because it speaks so loudly, there are great deals to be had if you can pay cash. Here are a few: Real estate. The somewhat … Read more
I’ve talked about Mr. Rebates before many times. This website, which has now been around ten years, allows you to save money online through thousands of stores simply by clicking through Mr. Rebates on the way to the online store. The rebates accumulate until you reach $10.00, and then you can request them through PayPal. … Read more