Five ways the Internet saves you money
June 4, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Web Resources, save-money
The Internet can be a pain. It’s over-priced for high speed, has annoying glitches, and you really have to wade through some terrible crap sometimes to find what you need. That said, would I give it up for a swimming pool full of chocolate – NO.
The Internet, with all it’s issues, has changed how we do just about everything, and best of all it can save you money. Here are five ways that surfing can save you big bucks.
Reviews: How often have you bought something and ended up hating it? With the Internet, you can find reviews on almost everything on the planet – books, soup, coffee, toys, cars, movies, electronics, real estate agents, and more. Best of all, most reviews are totally free. However, take reviews with a grain of salt. I always hit my most truested sources, like say, CNET for tech gear, and I always double check with other review sites.
Home, fun, & cooking: Kids crafts, adult crafts, patterns, coloring pages, recipes, DIY plans for a greenhouse, DIY sink fixes, and so much more are available online. It pretty much eliminates the needs for coloring books, cookbooks, and a lot more.
Banking fees: You can save on checks with online bill pay, save time and money by never actually setting foot in your bank – most offer all services online, and even learn about stocks and bonds. Banking and money transactions have come a long way online, and using these services can save you money.
Coupons & deals: For example, right here at Thrifty Mommy, Karen posts all kinds of sales, coupons, and deals for you to enjoy, and she’s not the only one. There are plenty of online sites completely dedicated to locating you the best deal possible on every item under the sun.
Music and movies: While I hate to think of the web as the best entertainment (get outside!) it’s true that there are tons of free entertainment options online. You can download or listen to music, watch movies, and even do away with cable but still watch your favorite television programs online.
Now – tell me how the Internet saves you money?
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