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Get the Most Out of Your
Gift-buying Dollar
(ARA) – Are you overwhelmed by the long list of people you
need to purchase gifts for this holiday season? After it's
all said and done, you feel good giving to the people you
care about, but wouldn't it be great if you could get
something out of it for yourself? Savvy shoppers know how to
save time, money and get freebies along with their
purchases.
Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of
your gift-buying dollar:
Tip 1) At-home Shopping
Time is limited during the holiday rush and dragging out
gift shopping isn't usually an option, so consider shopping
online. An added benefit is you get to exchange the stress
of overcrowded stores for your own computer and a pair of
warm fuzzy slippers. Shopping online can be a great way to
get deals and comparison shop, just make sure to look at Web
sites that offer low or free shipping service that will
deliver your items by the holiday. You won't save any money
or reduce stress if you're paying $25 to get Barbie here
before Santa heads back to the North Pole.
Tip 2) Utilize One-stop Shops
If you still want to venture out to purchase gifts, consider
stores that offer options for everyone on your gift list so
you don't have to run all around town. For example, you
might not know that a trip to your local Safeway grocery
store is an easy way to get all your shopping done thanks to
its extensive collection of gift cards for stores across the
country. Safeway has cards from more than 300 different
retailers including places like Best Buy, The Home Depot,
iTunes and Macy’s. Gift cards are widely accepted as a
thoughtful present and you'll save time and money because
you can get all your shopping done at one easy location.
Tip 3) Get Something for Your Dollar
Holiday shopping can get really expensive. Wouldn’t it be
great if you got something every time you spent your
hard-earned dollars on food, gifts, or even prescriptions?
Look for stores that offer special incentives so you can
maximize savings during the holiday season. For example, if
you spend $100 on gift cards at Safeway, you'll receive
double PowerPump Gas Rewards just by using the same Safeway
Club Card that saves you money on your groceries. And don’t
forget that groceries and prescriptions count, too, which
means you can give yourself the gift of free gas this
holiday season.
Tip 4) Save by Shopping Sales
Following the weekly ads is a time-tested strategy for
saving money. Because retail stores know that the months at
the end of the year are often the biggest for revenue, they
want to entice shoppers to come to their store instead of
the competition and are willing to run sales you won't see
any other time of year. Not seeing what you want on sale?
Ask the store clerk if a sale will be happening in the
future. Another option is to look at clearance racks and
outlet stores. You might even consider signing up for the
store's frequent shopper's program, which often includes a
special member's newsletter with sales and coupons during
the holiday season.
Tip 5) Making Your Money Count for Charities
If you can't get something back for yourself, look for
stores that are active in making charitable donations. Some
might donate a certain amount over the holidays or others
might be particularly active in your community. Is your
favorite clothing store donating a percentage of each
holiday sale to the Red Cross? Or maybe your local grocery
store is donating items to the food shelf. If you can't get
something for yourself, make your dollars work for others
less fortunate.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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