Plan how you shop to save money

November 1, 2017

Awesome savings await you

With all the sales going on in the year’s final quarter such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day, we need to watch for undisciplined spending. We may also have the desire to fly south to find warmth, sun, fun and relax.

shutterstock_103968461

Consider that many Canadian families have more than two cell phone plans at $40 to $65 per month or more, and/or a landline telephone. Careful comparisons of mobile plans can save you hundreds, perhaps even thousands of dollars per year. Few realise that you can get a  plan from Fido (2) at up to 40% cheaper than Rogers, yet both offer similar bundles from the same provider (Rogers). If you like to have a landline consider that a home phone box from Fido to which you can plug a regular landline which works exceptionally well, is about $20.00/mo. or less.

Other savings

To help you evaluate current prices and services, price comparison websites are available. Check prices using a few of these websites when doing your research. With careful shopping, you often can save a few hundred dollars here and there over time.

There are many apps you can download for smartphones such as Flipp for weekly grocery and product Flyers. You can get free calling 2 and text services 3 among these phone apps also. Check out the following services:

  • ShopBot.ca for multiple categories of products with store prices.
  • ShopToIt.ca for multiple categories of products with store prices with an iPhone app.
  • Nextag.ca is an American shopping site, also in Canada.
  • PriceGrabber.ca has the ability to track products with price-drop alerts.
  • PriceBat.ca for computer and electronic stores with user reviews.
  • Bizrate.ca is an American shopping site, also in Canada, providing US stores that also ship to Canada.
  • Comparator.ca for computer and electronic stores with a price history graph.
  • PriceFinder.ca offers computers and electronics.
  • Expedia.ca for vacation planning with reviews.
  • Kayak.com for flights and hotels.
  • TripAdvisor for travel reviews.
  • Premier airlines, Westjet or Air Canada for flights across Canada.

1 Fido (a Rogers company) .

2 Fongo

3 WhatsApp

 

Publisher's Copyright & Legal Use Disclaimer

All articles are a legal copyright of Adviceon®Media.

The particulars contained herein were obtained from sources which we believe are reliable, but are not guaranteed by us and may be incomplete. This website is not deemed to be used as a solicitation in a jurisdiction where this representative is not registered. This content is not intended to provide specific personalized advice, including, without limitation, investment, insurance, financial, legal, accounting or tax advice; and any reference to facts and data provided are from various sources believed to be reliable, but we cannot guarantee they are complete or accurate; and it is intended primarily for Canadian residents only, and the information contained herein is subject to change without notice. References in this Web site to third party goods or services should not be regarded as an endorsement, offer or solicitation of these or any goods or services. Always consult an appropriate professional regarding your particular circumstances before making any financial decision.

Mutual Funds and/or Segregated Funds Disclaimer

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investment funds, including segregated fund investments. Please read the fund summary information folder prospectus before investing. Mutual Funds and/or Segregated Funds may not be guaranteed, their market value changes daily and past performance is not indicative of future results. The publisher does not guarantee the accuracy and will not be held liable in any way for any error, or omission, or any financial decision. Talk to your advisor before making any financial decision. A description of the key features of the applicable individual variable annuity contract or segregated fund is contained in the Information Folder. Any amount that is allocated to a segregated fund is invested at the risk of the contract holder and may increase or decrease in value. Product features are subject to change.