So you consider yourself an adult (over 18) and financially independent? Great — car rental companies will loan you a ride. The bad news? They’ll try to charge you a young driver fee if you’re under the age of 25! This surcharge can be anywhere between $10 to $75 for each day of the rental. …
Young Driver Fee Waiver: Rent a Car Under 25 for a Great Price Continue Reading »
When I say you shouldn’t be cheap about something, I don’t mean you should pay through the nose. You should be prudent. Shop around, get several quotes or prices, and then buy at a favorable rate. The tricky thing about pricing and quality is that they’re not necessarily correlated. We intuitively think that something that …
The Economist is known for its deep analysis and heavy topics, but I found this article about supermarkets and the science of shopping. The first time I heard about supermarket psychology was when someone explained to me that the most appealing products were always shown at eye level. When the product is placed at eye …
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Every Thursday outside the local library, there’s a farmer’s market. About a dozen farms come to participate and sell all manner of fruit, spices, vegetables, cookies, pies, bread, and almost anything else you can think of. It’s really a delight to walk over, chat with the proprietors, and pick up some produce (and some pies) …
When you’ve grown accustomed to hearing and trusting that free lunches don’t exist, you look at any reward system with a suspicious eye. The Internet, and most specifically online shopping has changed that for the better. Websites offer a multitude of ways to earn money, like taking surveys, linking to a site as an affiliate …
Cash Back Shopping: 5 Apps for Discounted Deals Continue Reading »
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Costco. I probably make a trip there once a week, whether to get gas or to shop at the warehouse and while I never really fill up a cart, I usually walk out with something good. I like Costco for their staples goods, whether it’s toilet …
