Among the easiest ways to save money is to use the cards that merchants, usually grocery stores, pass out for free to solidify shopper loyalty. At last count we had over 30, due to our travels living in an RV. You don’t have to be an RVer to use them, rare is the store that does not offer them.
I am continually amazed at some people’s reluctance to get these cards. They are free and take about a minute to get from customer service. Perhaps it is the reluctance to give out information, I don’t know.
I do know that you leave big bucks at the checkout stand without using them. It is automatic at our house to first hand over the card to the checker.
For instance when you buy a nice bottle of wine for say $10 you are probably going to save $2 by using the card…some can’t be bothered…me I’ll take the savings. Continue reading ‘Easiest Ways to Save Money – Use Merchant Cards’ »