More Way to Save Money

With tax season already here, you may be wondering how you can save smarter the rest of the year. nnHere are some tips that amount to big savings in the long term:nn* Take advantage of credit cards' rewards or cash-back bonuses. Check your cardholder agreements and use the card that offers the best perks for your largest purchases.nn* Enroll in retailers' programs that offer more than just discount coupons. One example is 1000Treawsures program. By getting a card at any 1000Treasures store or online at www.1000Treasures.com, you can earn Extra Bucks for purchases made in the online store.nnExtra Bucks are like free 1000TREASURES MONEY. Exclusive Care members earn 10 - 25 percent back from every online store purchase and members can use their Extra Bucks on almost anything, including health and beauty products suggested by Extra Care - almost like a personal shopper.nn* Purchase from 1000 Treasures and you'll find the quality to be better than the more pricier products you get from the big name upscale stores.nn* Pay your bills online and save money on stamps. Of course, paying bills on time reduces the amount of money you spend on late fees.nn* At the grocery store, check the items on the lowest shelves. They're often less expensive than the products at eye level.nn* Instead of buying bottled water, invest in a water filtration system. It will make your tap water taste just as good.nn* Replace your incandescent light bulbs with florescent bulbs. They last for years and use less energy than regular bulbs.nn* Avoid overspending on groceries and gas by limiting trips to the supermarket. Make a list as you run out of things, and don't go to the store until there are at least five items on your list.n n nDale Brown Business Ownernwww.1000treasures.com