3 ways to save (without skimping) this Thanksgiving
Holiday expenses can often make you feel helpless. Prices skyrocket each year, so the chance of catching a deal feels slim. Plus, no one wants to be accused of being cheap in a season of giving.
Well, I say if you can find a few ways to shave costs, go for it—especially if it’ll help you relax and spend time with loved ones.
Besides, we should be thankful that more people are traveling this Thanksgiving—it means families are resuming plans they may have put off during the recession, and it’s a hopeful sign of a stronger economy.
Here’s a roundup of Thanksgiving tips I hope you’ll find helpful:
Best Time to Buy Thanksgiving Airfare Tracker
Haven’t booked your plane ticket yet? Here’s the kick in the pants you need. FareCompare.com has a nifty chart that lets you see how prices rose in 2009 and how they’re tracking so far in 2010. Note: If this year mimics 2009, which saw a steep incline as the holiday drew near, that means you have just a few more days until the next fare hike. Get on it!
7 Tips to Save Money on Your Thanksgiving Day Dinner Menu
The folks over at MoneyCrashers.com understand that saving can be creative, and even fun. Asking guests to bring an appetizer or dessert, making vegetarian dishes, and even buying boxed wine (one brand they swear by is $9, which equates to about $2 per bottle) can help alleviate the financial burden for the hostess. (And unlike other money-saving / vegetarian blogs, they don’t utter the word tofurkey once—something to be truly thankful for!)
The Facts Behind 15 Black Friday Myths
To dispel all the hype about the “busiest shopping day of the year” (yup, that’s a myth, too), DealNews.com assembled a list of common myths about the day after Thanksgiving. Two important takeaways: Black Friday prices are not the lowest you’ll see all year, and you can probably find the same prices online rather than risk being trampled at the store.
How do you find ways to save on Thanksgiving? Share your tips and tricks here!
