Check for coupons and promo codes
Forget about cutting coupons from old newspapers. Apart from the printable coupons, you can now find a low of online ones which give you access to a wide array of deals and discounts. Not to mention many stores also offer the equivalent of coupons, namely coupon codes.
Before you finish your online purchase, make sure you check for coupon codes, either by writing the retailer’s name and the word “coupon code” on the search bar or using specific search tools like Honey, a browser extension that navigates the internet for you in search of coupon codes.
Read also: 8 Things It’s Smarter (and More Profitable) To Rent Than To Buy.
Don’t throw away the receipt
Imagine if you buy a product one day only to discover it a week later at a lower price? Wouldn’t that be annoying?
To avoid such situations, keep the receipt, just in case. If the store you purchased the product from refunds the difference or you just want to return the item, you’ll need the receipt to prove the purchase. If you’ve made the purchase by credit card, you might also get a refund. Just make sure you stay away from these 11 Purchases You Should Never Make with a Credit Card.
