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Times are tight, and extra money is hard to come by these days.
Retailers and service industries are not immune from feeling the effects of the economy. As a result, many doing things to boost their bottom line.
Yep, many are slashing prices right now — which means there are lots of great bargains to be found these days!
Here are some recession bargains you might want to take advantage of right now:
Airfare- Appliances
- Boats
- Cars
- Computers & memory
- Country club membership
- Designer clothing
- Diamonds
- Digital cameras
- Electronics
- Fitness equipment
- Furniture
- Gas
- Gyms & spas
- Housewares
- Housing
- Lobster
- Luxury hotels
- Restaurants
- Stocks
- Televisions
- Toys
- Travel
Sources: Forbes, Time, Newsweek, Consumer Reports (part 1, part 2 and part 3)
Another great way to save money right now (especially if you’ve got a long list of people to buy for this Christmas) is to shop on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving. You can find a lot of good deals at Black Friday sales, and when combined with the recession bargains on the above list, you can’t go wrong!
Here’s a Black Friday guide for newbies, along with the best Black Friday shopping tips ever!
Check out these 10 essential money skills for a bad economy.
My favorite things to write about are topics that have to do with pregnancy, weddings, saving money, living green, and life with dogs. When I’m not writing, I love to spend time with my husband, read, create 3D artwork and Native American beadwork.
