Healthy eating – why so expensive?
March 8th, 2020
I was excited to try a new vegetarian dish. I thought that I was being responsible by trying healthier options in my diet. Imagine my surprise when I went to the supermarket and realized that my budget had been doubled. Why are healthy options so expensive? Supply and demand Remember when you were in high [...]
Read More...7 tips to follow when shopping!
February 18th, 2020
Shopping can be a lot of fun but it can also be a stressful experience. I find that sometimes the high prices of items that I want to buy usually make me feel depressed, as the shopping cart seems less full but the bill is never less. How can consumers reduce stress? Well there are [...]
Read More...Financial Freedom in 2020!
January 9th, 2020
People look to any new year with a certain amount of optimism. Truthfully 2019 had not been a year that necessarily was great for everyone so there is a marked enthusiasm in getting a chance to correct the financial mistakes that might have been made and make better choices in how we spend our money. [...]
Read More...How to be safe at an ABM!
December 16th, 2019
Everybody talks about how to be safe while shopping and in fact I have written about safety tips while using ABM (Automated Banking Machines). However imagine my dismay when I saw several consumers doing what could potentially result in dangerous situations. As I stood in line waiting for my turn at the ABM on Constant [...]
Read More...Shopping safely during the season!
December 9th, 2019
The best part about shopping is when you get a deal but there are so many other factors that can ruin your trip. My biggest pet peeve is being hassled by over zealous sales persons. While I appreciate that they are trying to secure a sale, at times it can be too much and ends [...]
Read More...Black Friday Sales – gimmick or deal?
December 2nd, 2019
I love getting a deal! I am not alone as most consumers enjoy buying something at a reduced cost and will go to any lengths to ensure that they don’t miss out on a great deal. The problem is of course that you might think that you are getting a deal but you aren’t really [...]
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