Shop Online and Save Money

By Catie Fitzgerald

The web has many online shops where you can save money on your day-to-day purchases.  Recently, a new site launched that scours the web to find the item you want at the best possible price. With the holiday season looming, we decided to profile this new bargain-shopping site along with two other sites where your money goes further.

Site 1: JensDeals.com

Giggling with Delight Over a Bargain!

Let me introduce to you the latest way to save money buying online, JensDeals.com.  This innovative site scours the web to find the most significant deals on the items you want.  “While its easy to find virtually anything you want to purchase on the web, the challenge is finding that item at the best possible price.  Nothing makes us happier than finding a deal!,” says Jennifer Grossman, the ‘Jen’ in JensDeals.com.   

When asked why she created this site Jennifer answered, “Discovering the hottest item at the cheapest price makes us giggle with delight.  We imagine there are many people like us out there in consumer nation, so we dedicate ourselves to finding the best deals on the web and making them accessible to you.”

JensDeals.com doesn’t sell the products themselves.  Instead they send you to the right place to buy the product at a great price.  JensDeals.com discovers worthy bargains and provides you with the information you need to make smart purchases, including coupon codes if necessary, linking you directly to the merchant.  “We link our visitors to the web’s best deals in one straightforward, visually inviting, and logical site, thereby helping them to shop smart, save money, and buy more,” adds Jen.  

Site 2: Overstock.com

Outlet Shopping Online

Overstock.com claims to be the internet-leader for name-brands at clearance prices. They help you shop smarter by offering top-quality brand-name merchandise at 40-80% off, every day of the week.  In reality, Overstock.com lives up to its own marketing hype.  You’ll find a great selection on your favorite brands, all backed by the warranties and service you'd expect.

How can Overstock offer such savings?  Their website answers that question stating, “Overstock.com has partnerships with many leading brand-name companies. Because of these relationships, we are able to buy products at significant discounts, which then allow us to pass these incredible savings on to you.”  Overstock passes on savings to you as a result of overproduced products, canceled orders, and company-specific issues (such as the need to reduce inventory).  

Overstock.com offers affordable shipping (ship your entire order for just $2.95; no matter the size of the item or how many you order.)  Overstock has items in just about every category you can think of including jewelry, electronics, and apparel.  Check them out to see if your ‘gift’ concept is available at outlet prices.

Site 3: HotWire.com

Low Price Travel with Exceptional Service

HotWire's mission is to offer unbeatable low prices on airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, vacation packages and cruises.  As you plan your holiday season travel, consider using Hotwire to help you save money.  

How does it work? According to the HotWire.com website, “Our partners allow us access to their unsold inventory - empty seats on flights, empty hotel rooms, and un-rented cars - at big savings.”  Hotwire is a wholly owned business of Expedia Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), a trusted name in online travel planning.  That being said, always do your research including checking prices offered direct from the primary provider (i.e., the airline or hotel chain in question).

If you have a specific question that you would like me to address please contact me at cfitzgerald@financiallysavvy.com.

Financially Savvy provides the information in this article for educational purposes only and it does not constitute investment advice either given or implied.  Before making any investments or pursuing any money management technique, always consult your CPA for tax implications and your financial advisor to understand how such changes will impact your long-term plan.