I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports Shop Smart Magazine! I have found a wealth of information that has benefited my pocketbook immensely. I just finished reading an article on the 15 Common Money Mistakes in this months issue.
- Misplacing receipts
- Getting talked into buying an extended warranty
- Not checking for coupons or coupon codes before purchase
- Missing the "all sales final" sign or not checking return policy
- Ignoring user reviews
- Buying stuff you later decide you don't want & failing to return it
- Impulse buying & not comparison shopping
- Not watching the register to ensure items ring up correctly
- Buying clothes without trying them on
- Ordering online without factoring in shipping cost
- Not checking expiration dates
- Grocery shopping when hungry
- Buying an item you don't need just cause it's on sale
- Forgetting to mail in a rebate
- Taking tags off a new purchase before trying it on or trying it out
These are great tips, many of which I have been guilty of in the past (especially grocery shopping while hungry). I have found many useful articles that have provided an abundance of information that I incorporate daily. You can find Shop Smart Magazine at your local Dollar General and other popular retailers, give it a try, you'll be glad you did!
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