Put Down the Scissors and Step Away From the Newspaper We Do the Math on Coupon Clipping
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“Addressing (or admitting) a hearing loss is difficult at any age. I am in my forties. After many years of being unable to talk on the phone, people complaining about the TV and radio being too loud, and embarrassingly asking people ‘What?’ over and over again, I was finally fitted with my first hearing aid. This aid provided moderate improvement for my issues. After a couple of years, I went to see Dr. Powis, and I can say that she has truly changed the quality of my life. She changed my hearing aids to a high-quality Resound hearing aid that works with the iPhone. The difference between these and my old hearing aids is enormous. The clarity and ability to adjust the sensitivity to background noise as well as control the directionality of the hearing aids is beyond comparison. I got these just as I began a high-stress new job requiring a great amount of travel and communication is key. I’m not sure my new job would have been successful without them. I credit Dr. Powis for truly listening to my concerns and providing great personalized care — all that I did not receive at my previous audiologist. Thank you, Dr. Powis!” – Abby K. “We had a wonderful consultation! Attention to detail was most welcomed, and it put any fears about trying a new hearing device brand to rest.” – Jeanne D.
If it wasn’t for coupons, you wouldn’t be able to afford everything you need, right? Well, there are two ways to look at it. Coupons can be a way to put food on the table that you otherwise couldn’t afford. But they can also trick money-conscious consumers into buying stuff they normally wouldn’t. To find out which option describes your situation, answer two questions. The first question is, “Do I need — and will I use — everything that I buy with coupons?” Coupons affect you psychologically; the same part of your brain that governs basic instincts (like hunger and pleasure) also loves a screaming good deal. That means you may spend money on things that you normally wouldn’t, because you have a coupon for them. Instead, stick to the staples — like rice, beans, oats, and salt — that you’ll use eventually and won’t go bad. If you’ve wanted something for a long time and it goes on sale, it makes sense to buy. But don’t let the coupon section dictate your desires! The second question is, “How much is my time worth, and how much time do I spend hunting down the best deals and clipping coupons?” If you’re saving $25 a week on stuff you actually need, but it takes 4 hours a week to get those savings, you’re losing money — even if you make minimum wage. We won’t deny that there are great deals that are now more available than ever thanks to apps like Groupon. But remember: Coupons come from businesses trying to trick your brain into buying more stuff. Use them wisely, but don’t let them rule you.
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