This is the most important factor in shopping. Setting a budget and shopping accordingly. It is recommended to have a monthly budget. Strictly keep the budget and do not spend a single penny over it. People have a habit of spending money they don’t actually own. Always know the limits of how much you can spend on things.

       Whenever you go shopping, always ask yourself this, “do I need this?”. It is a common and bad habit of buying things just because you have money to buy it. Shopping is all about buying things you actually need. Unnecessary shopping is a waste of both money and space. Even if you like something a lot, think about where you gonna use it or where are you going to keep it and will it look nice. Giving thought to these small things helps a lot.

    One trick or hack to save money is to always pay in cash. When we pay through credit cards or mobile banking, we think we have a lot of money and we surely overspend on things that don’t need much spending. Plus no fraud! But most importantly when we see our money being spent with our own eyes, we avoid spending a lot. Nobody likes their pockets light or empty right?

      The most effective time to shop is the end-of-season shopping. When the season starts, normally stores have expensive things as they are fresh and people actually buy at expensive rates as they need it for the season. Season ends with many offers and sales in stores. When the season is about to end, shops start lowering the prices. So, next time you go seasonal shopping, make sure it’s season end.

     Shopping in a hurry will result in poor choices. Before buying something, research about it. Always visit more than 1 or 2 shops as you may find the same item at a cheaper rate elsewhere. It is a shopkeeper’s tendency to keep higher price tags or say a higher price for an item as they know customers are going to bargain. To avoid their loss, they ask for a higher price. Always keep an eye on price tags and try more and one store for the best prices

    Always remember, sellers exist to sell. They are in the store to convince you. Resist the sweet talks and shop smartly. Do not come in the words of the seller and buy whatever they ask you to. It is generally the most expensive item a seller will recommend and it is natural for them to do so. Keep your eyes active and shop carefully.

     Shopping on a budget or in a sale does not mean you will buy anything. Researching about items and looking at the quality is important. You can have quality and low price both if you smartly choose shops. Once in a while, it is okay if you buy a quality item that is expensive as it will definitely last longer.