Monday, July 28, 2008

Tips To Save Money During Recession - Tip#19 - 20

Tip# 19 - Recycle

Try to recycle your stuff that will save you money.

Have you ever received and kept a nice gift that you like from somebody but will never use? Rather than leave it in the store room or take it back to the store for an exchange, consider keeping it to give as a gift to someone that might use it.

Another way to recycle is looking around your home. There are always things right in your home that can be used to make nice gift baskets - things that you never use. For example, the next time you purchase shampoo where you buy one and get one free, keep one for yourself and set the other one aside for future gift giving. You will find hundreds of ideas and will not run out of what to buy as a gift. So, be creative and consider things you purchased by have never used.


Tip#20 - Shop Online

Many online businesses offer great bargains due to its lower cost structure. In some cases, some online businesses are offering free shipping. Since the internet is such a competitive market, you can usually find fantastic deals. In addition, many of your favorite businesses where you shop in person have websites that offer even greater savings. Bookstores such as Amazon.com do sell books up to 70% off the original price. Overstock.com is another online business that sells closeout items for fantastic bargains. eBay.com is offering some goods at very competitive auction price...