We buy lots of stuff because it's cheap. But is it really? Could it really be costing us more in the long run? Make 2013 the year you buy things differently.
we often pay money for things without stopping to think that there might be a better way to acquire them.
You don't have to buy new all the time in order to get a good value. Here are some alternative ways to get what you need
"I'm not advocating buying a new car when you graduate (especially if you have student loans to pay off, or you're having a rough time catching on in today's job market), but if you do want to give yourself a graduation treat you should be aware that most of the major car makers offer some pretty superb cool graduate rebate programs on new vehicles. "
Haggle over price? Not if you can haggle over maintenance and run a repair-free car for the next year. Now go out and drive that car carefully. Your haggling won't mean much if you run the car through a store display window.
You see, it's the thought that counts. The more you make, the more thought goes into it. The more you buy, the less thought goes into it. I don't generally give cards, but when I do, they are all hand-made.
I take the time to get a card that says something I like. most of the times I am looking for something outrageously funny :) But I hear you Dave! Homemade takes time and effort, and just the fact that it was homemade speaks volumes.
Have you gone to the grocery store for mik and eggs and come home with steak and eggs? Have you ever been tempted to buy something just because it was on sale? Impulse spending can wreck your finances and is a major reason why most people have difficulty saving money.