BEING THRIFTY AND SAVING MONEY

Hello Everybody,

In the spirit of back to school shopping, and wrapping up the summer in general, I am going to talk about saving money, something everyone TRIES to do:)

The purchasing power today has increased more than 10 ten times than it was before. This comparison was done by one consumer organization, which cited the use of credit cards and personal checks instead of just cash when customers shop in stores.
This has led many to shop over the limit and bad credit. The only way to make this right will be only when necessary. Given that this is easier said than done, here are a few tips on being thrifty and saving money.
1. If the person is employed, a certain amount that comes on payday should be saved. Consultants advise clients to save at least 30%-50% of this a month and put this in the bank while the rest is for gas and the bills.
2. Men and women who love to shop can save money by only carrying a $100.00 or less with only 1 credit card in the wallet. This can lessen the urge of going inside a store and buying an item. This will also give the customer a few days to think if is really something that is needed.
3. Many people idolize the clothes worn by celebrities. Believe it or not, there are some shops out there that are selling similar merchandise for sometimes half or 70% off the price. There are television shows that feature this so keeping an eye out will surely have its rewards.
Most retailers change the merchandise at the end of every season. People can wait when there are promos or sale events since this can make the buyer purchase more items at discounted rates. 5. If planning a trip out of town, it would be a good idea to ask the travel agent for the rates or even check this out over the Internet. Some of these establishments offer amenities such as a free tours of the city as well transfers to and from the airport.
There are also tie-ups with airline companies that will offer rates if booked months in advance. This can really save the traveler some cash to buy souvenirs and gifts for those back home.
6. When going to the grocery, some people are able to save money by redeeming coupons found in magazines, brochures or over the Internet. The shopper should print or cut these out so it can be redeemed.
People need money in order to get by the challenges of daily life. Being thrifty and smart can enable the person to find good bargains, which is much better than overspending.