Shopping Tip of the Week

Don't ever go to the store hungry. I'm sure you've already heard this one, but it's something I have to keep reminding myself. Retailers spend a lot of money stocking displays and shelves to get you to buy more than what you just went into the store for. They want you to purchase those "impulse" items. There are huge signs yelling "Sale!" "Clearance!" "Lowest Price of the Year!" and more. I know I'm seeing more and more each time I go in.



Research shows that 50% to 60% of shopping buys are those "impulse" items. So take a look at your next receipt and calculate the difference of what you meant to get, and you actually did get. It might surprise you.