Smarter Shopping; Best Websites for Online Deals

 

 

Fast and Easy Ways to Save Money; Part II

 

 

First, sign up to receive cash back for online purchases.

Receive up to 30% CASHback on most major etailers.

eBates – $5 for signing up

Cashbaq – $5 for signing up

MrRebates

Fatwallet

Bing

Spree

ShopAtHomeSelect

Compare Prices and Check Reviews

	compare prices	product reviews	store ratings	hot/daily deals	coupons
AbleShoppers				x	x
Amazon.com	x	x	x	x	x
AntiRebate				x	x
theBarganist				x	x
BensBargains	x			x	x
BizRate.com	x	x	x	x	x
CrazyCoolDealz				x	x
CyberMondays				x	x
DailyNewDeals				x	x
DealDump				x	x
DealCatcher	x			x	x
Dealigg	x			x	x
Dealighted	x			x	x
DealNews				x	x
DealOverflow				x	x
DealTime	x	x	x	x
FindersCheapers	x	x		x
Get-Cash-Back	x	x	x	x	x
GunnsDeals				x	x
NexTag	x	x	x	x
PriceGrabber	x	x	x	x	x
Pronto	x		x
ReesyCakes			x	x	x
ResellerRatings	x	x	x	x
RetailRetreat	x	x	x	x	x
Shopping.com	x	x	x	x
SlickDeals				x	x
SpendFish	x			x	x
TechBargains	x			x	x
Woot				x
xpBargains		x		x	x

 

 

 

 

 

Check for additional coupon codes and free shipping.

RetailMeNot

CouponCabin

CouponMountain

PromotionalCodes

CouponCheif

FreeShipping.org

iphone apps

How the iphone pays for itself

Yowza Finds coupon deals w/in 15mi radius and can be scanned right from your phone

Red Laser Scan barcode to retrieve best deals (I find the scanner difficult to use but YMMV)

Coupon Sherpa

Budget

Valpak

Gas Buddy

 

 

Outlets Online

bluefly.com

theoutnet.com

overstock.com

shopstyle.com  You choose specific products and they alert you when they go on sale

 

Twitter & Facebook

cheaptweet.com “Scouring twitter for deals so you don’t have to.”

Follow your favorite retailers on Facebook for specials offers and freebies.

Join members only sale sites for up to 80% off designer brands.

Some sites require an invite or code.  Email us and we’ll be happy to send you one.

Gilt

Hautelook

Ideeli

Ruelala

Giltfuse

SecretSales

EditorsCloset

BeyondTheRack

BillionDollarBabes

GiltMan

ddPush

bTrendie (for moms & kids)

Totsy (for moms & kids)  Invitation Code: justformoms

Brandalley UK site

 

Amazon Consistently low prices.  Most items ship free with $25 purchase, tax free in many states, and great return policy.

Mejier From groceries to gadgets, it’s a one stop shop with competitive prices.

Save big at Drugstore.com and Beauty.com.  No sales tax except for NJ, NY or WA.  Free shipping w/ min. purchase.  Plus a 5% credit to use for your next purchase.  Stock up on toiletries when they are on sale. 

Have any sites you would like to recommend?  Share in the comments below.

 

Budget Savvy; More Fun Than Budgeting Should Be

Budgeting

Make a budget…blah, blah, blah.  First and foremost, this is your most valuable tool.  Sounds so boring and insignificant, but I promise you it is not.  Do you want to know how to save more money than you thought possible?  Take a look at your spending habits.  Not only will it show you the cold, hard facts, it will heighten your awareness of saving in general.  It can truly be a motivating factor.  There are some amazing websites that help you to manage, budget, save, and even motivate.  Some offer syncing with your credit cards and bank accounts.  If you are vary of sharing such info, I would suggest BudgetTracker.  It allows you to enter your info manually and also has an option to sync your accounts in the future.  It is important to find the right budgeting tool for you.  There is no ”best” when it comes to this category.  It really must fit you personally and meet your individual needs.  Just a few off the top of my head.  A more comprehensive list will be added later.  Have you found a great budgeting tool or tip?  Share in the comments.

AceMoney Lite  -  Free finance manager. Full version is for businesses.

Buddi -  Simple to use finance manager and budgeting program

BudgetTracker  -  Allows you to enter your banking info manually, but syncing is also available.

Buxfer  -   Money management linked to checking and credit card account.

Geezeo  -  User friendly financial tracker and budgeting.

GnuCash.org  -  Checkbook register style format.  Simple but lots of additional options.

mint.com  -  A money manager that is synced to your accounts

MicrosoftOffice templates  -  Free downloads of their popular templates.

Wesabe  -  Another money management program that is synced to your checking and credit card accounts

Yodlee  -  Beyond budgeting.  Offers integrated bill pay options.