Pay Attention To What You’re Spending, Especially During the Holiday Season

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We know that we’re spending more money on some items than we probably should, but here’s some advice to avoid overpaying. PennyGem’s Justin Kircher has the story.

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00:00We know that we're spending more money on some items than we probably should, but here's

00:08some advice to avoid overpaying.

00:10The site GrowAcorns says it's pretty plain to see that some popular designer brands up

00:15the price on their frames and lenses, as much as 1,000% on glasses that could cost around

00:20$20 to make.

00:22They suggest looking for discount frames for clarity, or perhaps sharpening your negotiation

00:26skills when you're at the optometrist.

00:28It should be no surprise that Diamond Jewelry sees quite the markup, anywhere from 200%

00:33to 400% by some of the most famous names.

00:36GrowAcorns suggests turning to online dealers that can compare choices and cuts easier,

00:41as well as build something tailored to your budget.

00:43Food items can also eat into your wallet.

00:46Money Talks News suggests getting a water filtration system and some reusable containers

00:50instead of buying bottled water.

00:52It could also help your budget to bypass the coffee house, with the site saying instead

00:57it would be best to get a reasonably priced coffee maker for your home.

01:01And when it comes to toasting at dinner, Money Talks News says that instead of getting a

01:05few glasses of wine, which can cost two to three times the retail price, try searching

01:09for a moderately priced bottle to split.

01:12Cheers!

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