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Price Adjustments – The Stores That Give You Money Back When It Goes On Sale!
Shopping in mall I am always looking for the best prices when shopping. However, I've learned that you cannot schedule your purchases around every sale. That is why I love price adjustments. If you find an item that you have bought has gone on sale, don't fret! Many retailers will honor that new price and give you credit or money back! Here is a list of 30+ retailers & their price adjustment policies. Sale

Amazon.com (Only on Tv's)

  • Contact Amazon customer service at 1-888-280-3321 to request your price adjustment becuase they do not indicate the time frame you have for the refund.

Ann Taylor (7 days)

  • Price adjustments are not eligible for special promotions, including %’s off (e.g., 25%, 40%, and 50%, etc.) and $’s off.
  • One price adjustment for merchandise purchased at full-price, which has been marked down for the first time, may be made within 7 days from the original date of purchase.
  • Ann Taylor stores are not able to process price adjustments for online orders.
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How to Use Tech to Save You Time and Money

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Saving money should be a top priority for all, but at times we may take this notion too far, and to save money we end up wasting time. We all must realize that time is money and we should spend both wisely for the biggest return. Even if you aren't a very money-savvy person, with the help of technology, there are little changes you can make in your everyday life to save you both time and money. Check out these tips to start saving today:

How to Get a Gift for Everyone on Your List Without Going Broke
holiday spending The holidays can be " the most wonderful time of the year," but for some, it's also a time filled with stress and anxiety. With all the gift-giving, traveling and holiday functions you may just be happy when it's all over! If you end up loosening your financial belt during this time of year, you'll likely regret it come January. Don't fret; it is possible to make it through the season without going broke. Check out my tips for buying gifts when you are on a budget:
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How to Travel like a Baller When You’re On a Budget
IMG_20160807_184805 Almost every year this New Yorker likes to get out of gritty NYC and do some California dreaming. I wouldn't consider myself a jet-setter, but I take around 4-5 trips each year with a big vacation in the mix. I'll be honest, I like to travel in style. From my flights, dining out, and most importantly the hotel, nothing sub-par will do. This LA trip was no exception and I enjoyed every minute of it. I've always looked forward to planning trips. I love finding delicious restaurants to try, shopping like a local and of course booking excellent accommodations. I don't have a fortune to spend when traveling. Luckily, there are some tips and tricks you can use to save money without skipping out on the luxury.

4.5 Star Accommodations

IMG_20160813_200918 (1) Suite of InterCon Los Angeles My mom always said, "If you aren't staying somewhere that is at least as nice as where you live, then find a better hotel!" I have definitely taken this to heart. To escape the Florida heat, she packed a bag or three and joined me on my California trip. We decided to spend a few relaxing days at the InterContinental Century City, conveniently located blocks away from Beverly Hills.
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Money Saving Hacks All Homeowners Need to Know
money_pit_mansion In 1986, Tom Hanks and Shelley Long starred in the hilarious movie, “The Money Pit.” Needing to move, but not having a lot of money to buy a house, in the film they were duped into buying a house that unknowingly was in desperate need of repair. One thing leads to another and before they knew it, they were in over their heads financially and structurally when the floor literally caves in. As a homeowner, you may be able to relate to the movie, but hopefully not to those extreme measures. Regardless of whether you are in the market for a new home, or if you've been a homeowner for many years, here are some tips for saving money at in your home.

Utilities

Some of the simplest ways to save money don’t involve major home improvements, but they are the small things that you can do on any given day.
  • Flipping a switch to turn lights off in an unoccupied room
  • Wrapping your hot water heater with insulation
  • Lowering the thermostat on your water heater
  • Adding more insulation to your attic
  • Putting an empty jar in the tank of your toilets
  • Setting your water heater on a timer,
  • Installing a programmable thermostat that will heat or cool your home during times when you are there …
The list goes on for simple habits that can save you money every month.
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7 Reasons Why You’re Still Broke

 Why are you Still Broke--These days it seems like the more money you make the more you spend. You work all week, make a enough money to pay your bills and still have some left over too, so why don't you have more money in the bank? The truth is financial freedom doesn't come easy. If you take a good look at your spending habits, it may become clear what is holding you back. See if one of these 7 reasons are contributing to why you are still broke.

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8 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
grocerycartContribution By:  Stacy Barbee

You can skip designer bags, do without designer shoes but, you can never go without groceries, even in your wildest dreams. We all know that cooking at home is far less expensive than eating out, but with rising food cost it's harder to stick to a budget. Groceries cost a family of 4 on average between $584 and $1156/month. While this is a very broad range, the fact remains that groceries can be quite expensive. Coupons help to save money, but they’re only to save you some on selected items. Here are 8 ways to save money grocery shopping to keep more cash in your pocket.