Many of us consider ourselves smart shoppers because we are always looking for the best deals. Often times we think we are getting a bargain when in fact we could be getting it for a lot less or even for free. The following tips can save you a lot of money and time.
First of all you should never be paying for books, e-books, magazines, or movie rentals. All of these, if only wanted for a short period, can be rented at your local library for free.
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Next, bottled water almost always is the same as your tap water because it most likely also comes from the ground and not a pure spring. Also, phone apps are something that you really shouldn't have to purchase. Any popular app should be available to download for free.
Buying brand names is going to cost you a lot more and usually gives you the same product as the generic brand. Your grocer's brand is usually equivalent to the national brand.
Annual credit reports are something that you need, but can be one of the worst deals out there if you get an unscrupulous company. The deal is, you are entitled to a free one every year from each of three credit reporting bureaus. You can access them by going to annualcreditreport.com, a website recommended by the Better Business Bureau here in Northeast Florida.