The economy has everyone questioning what they can afford, from necessities like groceries to extras like eating out. As people try to conserve by spending less, they actually create more issues for the economy. When less money is spent by consumers, companies must look for ways to cut costs which can include anything from shorter service hours to employee layoffs. When a consumer understands that they can spend less for the same product or service everyone benefits; the consumer gets what they want, someone keeps their job and the economy gets a boost.
One of the easiest ways to help the economy and save money is to ask questions when you visit your favorite stores or restaurants. Start with small questions like what discounts are accepted and whether they have special days for discounts. Questions open the door to increased savings and they provide the opportunity for you to spend less while getting the same products or services. For example asking questions at a grocery store will help you determine if they accept coupons and whether they will double or triple them. At your favorite restaurant find out if they will honor their own expired coupons and also ask if they will honor coupons from competitors. With a few simple changes to your thinking, you can save on almost anything which gives you the opportunity to move money from one area of your normal spending and apply it to other expenses.
Kathy Church - Spending Coach
Sensible Spending, LLC where "Small Change Makes a Big Difference"
PO Box 902
Peoria, AZ 85380
Office 623-878-4708
www.YourSensibleSpending.com
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Save Money and Help the Economy by Asking Questions
Labels:
discounts,
economy,
groceries,
restaurants,
small change
| Reactions: |
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)

0 comments:
Post a Comment