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Consumers’ Optimism Toward the Economy May Bode Well for Retailers this Holiday Season
Philadelphia shoppers are more optimistic about the economy and their budgeting, and that optimism is starting to show in Philadelphians’ shopping plans as the holiday shopping season kicks off, according to Deloitte’s 24th Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends. Fears about the recession are slowly subsiding, with more than half of those surveyed (52 [...]
Continue reading...‘Tis the Season for Shopping Smarter: Generation Planning Savvy Shopping This Holiday Season
12. November 2009
According to a new holiday shopping survey by iLive, more than one-third (37 percent) of shoppers plan to shop smarter during their quests for the perfect gifts this holiday season. Whether they are bargain hunting online, looking for special sales or cutting coupons, shoppers are more focused on getting the most for their money. For nearly [...]
Continue reading...Cutting Back on the Holidays? Take a Traditional Approach
30. October 2009
If you’re among the 65 percent of Americans planning to cut back on holiday shopping as reported in a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the Illinois CPA Society suggests taking a traditional approach to the season. Retailers are putting an old-fashioned spin on the holidays with comforting traditions like red and green decorations and resurrecting [...]
Continue reading...Seventy-Nine Percent of Consumers Feel They are Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance
19. October 2009
Survey data shows that lowering auto insurance premiums is very important to consumers shopping for insurance, but some consumers are hindered by a lack of knowledge and focus when making key decisions. Consumers proactively seek reduced auto insurance premiums The recession has had a strong impact on many consumers, causing them to seek ways to save money [...]
Continue reading...Competitive Auto Insurance Market Benefits Consumers
14. October 2009
It is common to hear from most any professional, expert or consumer guide that the key to cheaper insurance rates is through comparison shopping. In recent years the Internet has eliminated the need for the time it takes to call various companies or visit offices in order to find a low cost policy and has [...]
Continue reading...Tips For Your Last Minute Shopping
7. August 2009
Amidst the hectic schedule you are into, in one way or another, you have experienced doing the last minute shopping for a gift for your friend or for a special loved one. With all the hassles and cramming, you are stuck up with thoughts what to buy, where to buy, how to buy and all [...]
Continue reading...Online Shopping Tips
6. August 2009
With the fast access of Internet, online shopping is now becoming a trend for many web-savvy users. With all the enticement of the products being sold online, it is best that you as a prospected buyer must be equipped with wise ways in buying. Here are some tips to help you out. You should know the real [...]
Continue reading...Safest Way to Online Shopping
5. August 2009
With the internet’s fast access, even shopping via online is now possible. You might ask how the paying transactions are going. But the safest way to shop on the Internet is with a credit card. In the event something goes wrong, you are protected under the federal Fair Credit Billing Act. You have the right [...]
Continue reading...“Buy One Get One Free”
31. July 2009
You can maximize savings by shopping at “buy one get one free” sale. It is the favorite promotion of many different retailers because everyone likes to get something “for free”. It also encourages shoppers to pick out several items. “Buy one get one free” sale can be a safe way to upbeat your savings. You can [...]
Continue reading...Be Coupon Savvy and Save Money
31. July 2009
In a recent episode of Wife Swap, the pseudo wife complained to the husband that he was obsessed with clipping coupons. As they were grocery shopping, he told her he was stopping for a pizza pie for dinner and that he had coupons. When he came out of the pizza place, she asked him how much [...]
Continue reading...When Is the Best Time for Bargains During Holidays?
21. July 2009
Shopping for gifts on holidays is a must-be scheduled and prepared activity for you to consider. Not only it concerns your budget, it also concerns your savings. Getting the best bargain on your holiday shopping is very important when you have a set budget and a seemingly unlimited shopping list. Every time you are able [...]
Continue reading...Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips
16. July 2009
Start your back-to-school shopping with a plan. Even if your child’s school hasn’t supplied you with a list of supplies, you can start with the basics and take advantage of back-to-school sales. Here’s how: Make a list and get your child involved. Use the recommended or required supplies from your child’s school or teacher as a starting [...]
Continue reading...Ten Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bills
11. July 2009
Source: Donna L Montaldo, www.about.com Ready for the trimming down of your grocery bill when you go shopping? Follow the 10 tips below. First Reminder: Plan Planning before you head off to the supermarket will help you shop more economically. Take the time to do a quick inventory of your kitchen to determine the food that you need. [...]
Continue reading...What Is a Low Price Guarantee?
3. July 2009
By Donna L Montaldo, About.com Basically a Low Price Guarantee policy in shopping states that a store promises to match the price or services of its competitors. This can cover a wide range of products, from big ticket items like washer and dryers, to low price items including grocery and drug store purchases. Every Price Guarantee is [...]
Continue reading...Tips for Savvy Shoppers
27. May 2009
It seems that most of us became savvy in shopping during the holidays, as is shown by the decline in revenue for most department stores. This is not a bad thing, but it seems clear that we have been forced into becoming smarter purchasers in lieu of the current economic crisis. With so much uncertainty about [...]
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12. November 2009
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