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shoppingAugust is coming up fast. Are you ready for the new school year? Whether you’re a college student buying textbooks and sweatpants for class or a parent shopping for your children, there are many ways to save on this year’s back-to-school list. Here are some steps you can take to get the most out of […]
This year, more than any year prior, touch devices are accounting for more online sales. It turns out that there is more to this than just convenience of mobility. New research out of Boston College found that consumers are purchasing more on these devices because the action of touching the screen gives them a higher […]
Ted Talks are videos posted every week from people who want to share their passion. This video is from Shlomo Benartzi who uses behavioral economics to study how and why we plan well for the future (or fail to), and uses that to develop new programs to encourage saving for retirement. Here are his thoughts […]
Thanksgiving dinner is a distant memory and the smoke has cleared from the chaos of Black Friday. But today the shopping continues, with “Cyber Monday” in full swing. In 2005, the term “Cyber Monday” began and has grown to become a global phenomenon, with retailers in multiple countries using the phrase to drive sales. Research […]
August is the unofficial start of the back-to-school shopping frenzy. To your kids, shopping for new clothes, gear, and school supplies may be the only good thing about going back to school, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune every year. Hold off buying trendier gear. Items like lunch boxes and pencil […]
The month of December entails extensive shopping for holiday gifts, decorations and not to mention those once-a-year deals that altogether can take much effort and planning. If you could use some help with year-end holiday shopping, here are a few general guidelines: Buy earlier: Champagne – For this festive drink, deals are sweeter closer to […]
At EDSA, we are all about saving. Many consumers follow the same motto by buying used or secondhand products from online sites like eBay and thrift stores like Goodwill or even independent local shops. While we celebrate this trend for the savings it brings, buying used does not always make sense. For certain items, the […]
We’ve grown accustomed to using our credit cards for almost everything – gas, travel, shopping, etc. But a recent article by MSN Money tells card holders they should use caution when making certain purchases to avoid credit card trouble. Here are four times when you should steer clear or use caution when using plastic: When […]
Someone recently came up to me and shared their experience with a website we have mentioned in the past, ShopItToMe.com. She signed up after reading our blog post and found a pair of pants that were originally $120 and purchased them for only $35! That is awesome. If you do not remember, we had talked […]
Last week we shared some tips for tackling Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Maybe you opted out of or missed these two shopping days, but don’t fret! You can still be frugal in your holiday shopping this year. It’s not too late! Remember that stores offer discounts, rebates and sales on and off throughout the […]