Tag: money saving tips
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The Sephora sale is back, but stay strong
Sephora’s sale starts tomorrow. This is my semi-annual reminder that you do not have to engage in sale. Especially as the economy is starting to slow, really think about how you’ll use your money. But I have to admit that this time, I’m going to buy something myself. I have had items waiting in my…
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Psst… try to stay calm this Black Friday
You’re doing it right now. You’re scouring the internet for deals. You’re hoping the thing you’ve had your eye on will reduce in price. Black Friday is almost here, and you want to be ready. Of course, I am well aware about the need, and sometimes just a desire, to save money. That is what…
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Another sale is upon us
I have been slowly adding items to my cart. I’ve checked for new items. Ooh another fragrance sampler? A new sunscreen? More colors? All of you, into the online basket. And then once I was satisfied, I closed my laptop and walked away. No purchases were made. The Sephora sale is on now. It is…
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Pause before checkout
I moved items to cart. And then I paused to think. After refreshing the page, I noticed more items were marked as sold out. I started panic, worried that I would be missing out if I didn’t act fast during this limited-time sale. And then I closed the laptop, to return to the cart the…
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You might enjoy shopping more if you stopped “just looking”
In a marketing course I was taking, the instructor talked about meeting customer needs. Customers are dissatisfied when products don’t meet their needs and wants, but often they don’t really know what they really need and want. The thing I took away from that? As a consumer, I need to figure out what I want…
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Take a deep breath. The Black Friday sales have already begun.
You are already getting the emails and seeing the commercials. All of the stores have already started their Black Friday sales. Breathe deeply. Even though it all seems enticing, remember you don’t have to buy anything, just because it’s on sale. If you have been trying to save money to reach your goals, you can…
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Does future you really need those jeans?
Perhaps you are like me and trying to figure out how to save money. Well, one way might be to stop buying so many things for future you. You know who I mean. That person you hope to one day be. The one wears a different size, the one who goes to fancy dinners, the…
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Easy ways to get your money’s worth on beauty purchases
I like nice things, but I try to save whenever I can. This is what I do to make sure I am making the most of all my purchases. Here are just a few strategies I use when I buy beauty products.
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Stretching your dollar when buying beauty products
Here are just a few strategies I use when I buy beauty products. I like nice things, but I try to save whenever I can. This is what I do to make sure I am making the most of all my purchases.
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You did know you could use your AmEx points for hotels? Right?
The major perk of the American Express card is the points. I mean, that is after all how they entice you. But what do you do with those points? I decide the best way to use mine was to book a hotel. Having an American Express gold or platinum card allows you access to the…
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