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Owning a bicycle can be a money-saver — in the long run. It comes with a significant upfront cost. A good-quality new bike can cost anywhere from $400 to upward of $15,000. But by shopping strategically, you can find the best bike for you on a budget you can afford.
Ikea is best known for its modern, budget-friendly furniture, contemporary home decor, and tantalizing Swedish food offerings. But their giant stores are intimidating. If a trip to Ikea makes you feel adrift in a sea of sofas, what you need to get you back on solid ground is a little planning.
Lots of businesses offer special deals to older customers, and many of them kick in well before you reach 65. Whether you dread turning the big five-oh or passed it long ago, these bargains can help you see the bright side of hitting that benchmark birthday.
Americans are shopping online more than ever before. And as we spend more, we’ve become more interested in finding ways to pay less. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to save: browser extensions. But to leverage the online savings, you need to choose the best browser extension for your needs.
Secondhand stores are fantastic places to shop. From brick-and-mortar locations to apps and websites, they can save you a bundle if you know where to look. But you can save even more if you use these tips to get the lowest prices possible.
From e-libraries to Amazon, there are so many available options to find free and low-cost e-books online. These resources let you access more bargain-priced e-books than the most voracious reader can get through in a lifetime.
Several major retailers offer price-matching policies to attract more shoppers. That allows their customers to save both money and time. But you need to know the store’s rules, including the hidden traps and exceptions. So check out this rundown of several major retailers’ price-matching rules.
Becoming a Costco member gives you access to discounted pricing on bulk goods, plus savings on gasoline, eyewear, and more. Learn whether a Costco membership is right for you by considering the benefits this store offers compared to the cost, and decide whether your membership will pay for itself.
Are you better off with Amazon Prime or Walmart+? A comparison of the two shows there may be more differences than similarities, so choose carefully.
Many rewards apps require preselecting offers and scanning receipts to earn points — in other words: work. Thankfully, Dosh is changing the game. Do you want to automatically earn cash-back rewards at hundreds of retailers? Find out if Dosh is right for you.
If you’re trying to save money on a tight budget, shopping for shoes can cause dread rather than enjoyment. If you want to reduce your footwear expenses, one of the best strategies is to buy discount shoes online rather than shopping in a store. These are the best discount shoe websites around.
Using Fetch Rewards is a simple way to save more money on everyday purchases. Because Fetch Rewards is brand-specific instead of retailer-specific, it’s easy to earn points just by uploading receipts from whenever you shop. How does Fetch Rewards measure up? Find out here.
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