Informative Essay
...and I saved 1,695 dollars just with this book alone. Second, food is a big part of everyone's expenses. When buying food from either the grocery store or a restaurant and you're not too sure what you want but have a few ideas, go for the cheapest one in mind. It will save you money and it is an easy way to choose. When you're eating out and you know what you want, look for the cheapest way to order it. One example is that at Red Lobster if you want shrimp and crab legs, you can save money by ordering them separately instead of ordering the meal. It also comes with more food this way. Another way to save money when eating out is not to leave a tip according to the bill. What is the whole idea of that concept anyway? Whether the food costs five or fifty dollars, the server does the same amount of work. It is not like the server cooks the food. I would suggest to leave the server one to three dollars depending on service unless you are at a very formal restaurant. Third, whenever you find something with even the slightest flaw (at a department or grocery store), ask for a discount. Most of the time the store will give it to you. One example is whenever I go to get dog food canned or dry, I will always look for a dent in the can or a tear in the bag. I go to the managers and they will give me fifty percent off the cost. Another example is I found a pair of nice looking white jeans that had a little dirt on them. I took them to the service desk and asked if I could get a discount. I got the jeans that were originally 20 dollars for 3 dollars. The dirt came right out, but if it didn't, I was told I could return them. Fourth, don't be afraid to exchange anything within reason. Even if you bought something and used it a little but you are not satisfied with it, take it back. Most of the time, you will get your money back or can exchange it. T...