Friday, 18 September 2015

Who doesn't want to enjoy saving a little extra spending money? Let's take a look below:-

• You'll save thousands on interest if you clear all debts as soon as possible.
• Never purchase anything without searching for a coupon and discounts first.
Various websites such as coupons.com smartsource.com and 23 coupons.com have downloadable coupons that are good all over the world.
• Minimize your satellite/ cable TV and internet packages. Think once; do you really need 400 channels?
• Branch out from your grocery store. Farmers markets have a tendency to have better costs on produce.
• Take shorter showers.
• Use the library rather than bookstores. (Yes, the kindle lending library counts!)
• Avoid using credit cards.
• Wash your clothes in cold water and you'll save on water heating cost.
• From destruction to production, electronic appliances take a big toll on the environment. That's the 
reason we should limit the amount of new electronic appliances we buy to save money and save the world too.
• Unplug your items like laptop and mobile phone chargers when you are not using them. Even if they are turned off, they still consume the power when they are plugged in.
• Always track every penny of your spending.
• Most people wait until the end of the month for their water and electricity bill, after they've spent a ton of money. Instead of waiting until the end of the month, transfer your money into saving account as soon as you get paid.
• You should stop incurring overdraft fees.
• Make yourself accountable. As you spend, make a note of it.
• Setup a charity budget and don't exceed your limits.
• Make a habit of reviewing your expenses on a daily basis.
• Purchase only the necessities for newly born babies.
• Buy only high-quality products that will last rather than cheapest items on the shelf.
• Always purchase baby toys and clothes at consignment sales.
• Stop paying the stupid tax.
• Never spend money on Printer Paper, AA Batteries, or pens.
• In order to save money, take advantage of interest rate discounts for setting up Automatic payments.
• Stop paying late fees. It is a complete waste of money.
• Change your oil regularly to extend your engine's life.
• You should definitely consider public transportation instead of using your expensive cars.
• Go on drive after your car loan is paid off.
• Downsize your cell phone plans such as data, minutes, and texting. Overcharges can be outrageous.
• Challenge yourself to live without cable for 30 days.
• Don't pay for unused subscriptions such as Magazines, gym etc.
• Make your disposable bottles useful.
• Don't waste your money on buying beauty creams.
• Planting more and more trees around your house during the summer, saves your money.
• Home-made coffee actually saves your daily money.
• Fly on with lower airline deals.
• Don't need to pay for the refills.
• Saying no to the car and choosing to take public transport or walk is a good way to save money in daily life.
• Change your calling plan.
• Try making your own beauty treatments, customizing old clothing and cleaning products.
• Try to cut "extra" expenditures.
• Always be sure to invest in low exchange traded funds and mutual funds. Invest in low inexpensive index funds when you can.
• If you decide to downsize you might want to move closer to work area.
Don't Miss The Discounts
• If you are lingering at CafĂ© Coffee Day, you can bring a reusable mug and get an additional 10 % discount on any beverage, depending on the location.
• Check prices on some online websites before purchasing something at a retail store.
• Buy groceries in bulk at wholesale stores such as Sam's club and Costco; buy only those things you want to use. All things considered, getting a deal on 10 cans of peas isn't a deal if the peas are going to sit in your pantry for the following five years.
• Shop at eBay, Jabong, Flipkart Coupon Codes Myntra and garage sales.

How To Get Smart With Shopping Online

Yesterday, while I was browsing through my Facebook page, I came across an ad for shoes. Pumps, Sandals, Boots, Flats, Ballerinas, Wedges... You name it and they were all on sale. Up-to 50% off it said. There was something maddening about Steve Madden and how it hypnotized me. I immediately plummeted from my cozy bed and dashed to my handbag to fish out my wallet and thereby my most treasured cards- 'My HDFC Platinum Credit Card'. I had promised myself not to use this precious card, because the last time I had used her, it took a lot of efforts (partly from me and partly from my ex-boyfriend) to pay her off.

What is striking is the way the ads lure you into having a look at them and by getting lured, you end up being smitten. Online shopping and e-commerce is getting into mainstream, with more and more brands selling their wares and promoting them on social media. Sales on the Internet have gone up to 13% in 2014 when compared to last year. The growth percentage is tremendous. 80% of the online public preferred to shop on the Internet as they count on the prices to be more lowered without taking away the advantage of much simpler task of browsing through the products from the comfort of your home.

Yet, a few luxury brands are hesitant about taking their products out of their luxurious showrooms and selling them on the cyberspace. Manufacturers are now facing the pressure to bring out their wares in the online community or face the brunt of being overshadowed by other competitors in the market. Coming to Indian online markets, they seem to be crowded with foreign brands. While the brands that get manufactured in India are free to sell online, the others do it through different platforms like Flipkart Coupons eBay etc.

Anyway, once I was done shopping I felt I had got a good bargain as I was desperately in need of a pair of shoes from quiet long. I had kept postponing the idea, mainly because I was lazy to take the time out and go out shopping. So after about an hour on the site, I successfully picked two shoes, browsed a little more to find two dresses, pants, some accessories and a bag to go with the shoes.

Guess the smartest thing I would have done in this entire online affair...

I Googled for discount coupons and found a 15% discount coupon. Was I lucky or what! Satisfied with my shopping (feeling that I probably had made the best deal of my life), I closed my laptop and lay down planning on how I'm going to pay the 30K credit.