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Online Shopping: Money Saving Tips

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UTSA chapter.

 

Let’s face it, we all do some damage while online shopping. So fear not, here are some tips on how to do a little less wreckage to our bank accounts while online shopping.

 

TIP: Give your email address to the online companies you want to shop at for a coupon on your first purchase. By sharing your email address with them you’ll receive coupons and other special promotions for future purchases and you can unsubscribe whenever. 

                                                                                                                       

TIP: AVOID paying for shipping. Shipping is such a rip off, luckily most companies offer free shipping when you spend a certain amount. Trust me it is so much more enjoyable to buy a couple extra items than to pay for shipping. Plus, it’s not hard to find at least $50 worth of things you want.

 

TIP: Become a member at your favorite stores for special promotions, coupons and free gifts. Usually all you have to do is provide your email address, name and birthday for great deals. I mean who doesn’t love coupons & free stuff?

 

TIP: Shop through a website that gives you cash back just for shopping. Ebates is a great site for earning cash back and earning coupons while online shopping. It’s almost as great as getting paid for shopping!

 

 

Class 18, Political Science Major