Regardless of where you live, there’s a good chance that somewhere nearby, an estate sale is taking place. That means there are likely great bargains available. Estate sales and estate auctions are some of the best places to find great…
It has been popping up on the Internet for years now. Known variously as a spending ban, shopping fast, or spending diet, it has countless bloggers singing its praises. They claim that drastically cutting back on purchases helped them get…
Some people make light of shopping, seeing it as either a vapid hobby or a mere necessity. It follows then that some people make light of shopping addiction, believing it not to be a true affliction but merely a term…
In National Retail Federation surveys about which gifts people want for the holidays, the number one answer, year after year, is a gift card . Many people would rather pick out their own presents than have someone else guess what they…
Everybody loves a bargain. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of walking out of a store with a jacket that was originally priced at $300, knowing you paid only $30. But just imagine for a minute how it would feel…
Owning a piece of the past has universal appeal. According to philosopher and antique dealer Leon Rosenstein, it’s the value, uniqueness, and beauty of older items that attracts us, along with their historical and cultural associations. For some, buying and…
In the children’s tale “Hansel and Gretel,” the two titular children leave a trail of breadcrumbs to find their way out of the forest and back home. And when you’re shopping in certain stores, you might be leaving your own little breadcrumbs…
The case for thrift store shopping is a strong one: You can score great pieces on the cheap while doing your part to help your community and decrease your own environmental impact. But while thrift shopping might make you feel…
There are some instances in which you can’t help but to pay a premium for a product or service. In fact, paying more sometimes nets you better quality, faster service, or the best care. But savvy consumers know that you…
Ah, autumn. It comes with pumpkin spice lattes, cooler temperatures, and the onset of the holiday season, so what’s not to love? Well, if you have a pretty tight clothing budget, the change in seasons might not be all that…
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