BAJAJ BROKING
Shopping can be an addictive activity for many people, and while you enjoy it, there is a negative side if you overspend. So how do you indulge in shopping and try to save as much as possible? Well, there are certain hacks you can use to save pennies while you shop. While you may think you are saving small sums, these turn into large amounts in the long run and give you substantial savings. So here are some hacks and tried and tested tactics to save while you shop.
The first thing that you can use is your rewards or reward points. If you use a credit or debit card, you typically get to earn points every time you make a purchase. These points add up after a period and you can redeem them for products and even cash sometimes. You may earn more points if you shop online with your credit card.
Additionally, if you have certain credit cards that focus on your shopping spending per se, like a shopping credit card, you get cashback offers (like 5% or 10%) when you make a purchase. On some cards, you get both rewards and cash-back offers, so you save that much more. With reward redemption, you can shop more or even pay off credit card bills.
Additional Read: Unlocking Financial Freedom
Nonetheless, while credit cards may save you money, they can also create a habit of overspending. With their excessive use, you may spend more than you can pay for your credit card bill which you receive at the end of your credit period.
Loyalty cards are given to you if you use a particular product or service on a consistent basis. For instance, if you are a frequent customer at a coffee shop, you may get a loyalty card as a reward for your repetitive spending or purchases. It is a way for businesses to enhance your visits so you frequent a particular service more than others. Loyalty cards keep a record of the times you visit any shop or restaurant, and once you reach a certain limit of spending or frequency, you will likely get discounts or earn yourself a free product, say, a free cup of coffee.
The perks of having a loyalty card include exclusive benefits and points and discounts.
Additional Read: Financial Planning Guide
Credit schemes involve buying services or products on EMI. EMI stands for equated monthly installments, where you can pay for your products in regular monthly intervals instead of upfront all at once. Paying via EMI is a good way to pay for expensive items for which you may not be able to pay upfront. You get to pay over different periods, like 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. However, while using this facility, you must make sure that you make your monthly payments on time and in full, or debt will pile up.
These days, online platforms offer discount gift cards for use with specific retailers. While using the card, you avail a discount and this can save you money.
Additional read: Smart Investment Ideas for Women
Any saving while you shop is a welcome relief. A good idea to save money, especially when you are buying consumer goods or utilities, is to buy them in bulk. Stores may offer you this facility and your pet unit cost is significantly reduced.
No matter how much you save, a large or small amount, saving is saving. Small savings add up and turn large. You can always invest your savings in instruments and investment products like gold, mutual funds, equity, debt, or any other lucrative channels that help your capital to grow.
Additional Read: How Can Women Plan Their Retirement?
Disclaimer: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risk, read all related documents carefully before investing.
This content is for educational purposes only.
Share this article:
Godrej Properties Acquires 53-Acre Land in Kolkata for ₹500 Crore
21 Nov, 2024 | 2 Min. read
GNFC Partners with INEOS to Build 600kt Acetic Acid Plant in Gujarat
21 Nov, 2024 | 2 Min. read
Adani Infra Launches Open Offer to Buy 26% Stake in PSP Projects
21 Nov, 2024 | 2 Min. read
UPL’s Advanta Secures $350M Investment from Alpha Wave Global
21 Nov, 2024 | 2 Min. read
Commodities Market Today | Crude Oil Drops, Gold Rises, Silver Falls in Market Moves
21 Nov, 2024 | 1 Min. read
Share Market Today | Gift Nifty Signals Weak Opening, Indian Markets May Consolidate
21 Nov, 2024 | 4 Min. read
Gold Rate Today | Gold Gains 0.9% to $2,653.50, Silver Drops 1%
21 Nov, 2024 | 2 Min. read
Know C2C Advanced Systems IPO Review, Objective & Applying Process
21 Nov, 2024 | 1 Min. read
Explore the List of Top Education Stocks in India
21 Nov, 2024 | 8 Min. read
What are Reverse Stock Splits: Meaning & Example
21 Nov, 2024 | 7 Min. read
How to Apply Under Shareholders' Quota in NTPC Green Energy IPO?
21 Nov, 2024 | 1 Min. read
What is Personal Finance? Meaning & Importance
21 Nov, 2024 | 4 Min. read
RBI Launches ULI: Transforming Loan Access
August 27, 2024 | 4 Min. read
Textile Sector in India
September 20, 2024 | 5 Min. read
List of IPOs with DRHPs Filed
November 30, 2023 | 3 Min. read
Aditya Birla Group
September 28, 2023 | 10 Min. read
Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd IPO: Things Smart Investors Need to Know
September 05, 2024 | 4 Min. read
Budget Stock Ideas 2024-2025 | Stocks to Buy Today
July 24, 2024 | 4 Min. read
IPO Eligibility Criteria : Full Details
March 15, 2024 | 6 Min. read
What Is the Lock-In Period in IPOs?
October 18, 2023 | 6 Min. read
Godfrey Phillips Announces 2:1 Bonus Shares
September 16, 2024 | 7 Min. read
Jindal Group- A Comprehensive Analysis
September 27, 2024 | 7 Min. read
Level up your stock market experience: Download the Bajaj Broking App for effortless investing and trading