I am a dog person. I love the wagging tails, the licking tongues and the simple companionship that these pets provide. But I hate the way the expenses seem to pile up. First it’s the shots, the food, the toys and then the new carpeting I need after training a puppy. Despite all that, I could never give up on my furry friends – nor could any other true dog lover that I know. Fortunately, cutting down on these pet-related expenses is easy with a few of the following tips.
If you’ve ever been to an open air market, farmer’s market or garage sale, you know what haggling is. The price tag says $6; you counter with $3 and settle with the seller somewhere in between. However, most Americans forget that this type of negotiating can be used in other transactions – frequently saving the haggler lots of money. You might instinctively know to haggle over the price of a home or a car, but did you know that you can also negotiate the price of major appliances, furniture and clothes? Read on for more haggling tips.