Spending Time vs Spending Money

Are you one of those shoppers  that spends time finding the best deal or are you one of those that spends money to save time?  

My wife loves to hunt for the best sales and won’t make a purchase unless she knows she’s getting the best deal. I’m not quite as committed!

But we all experience this tension between spending a little extra time to find the best deal or spending a little extra money to speed up the process. So what’s best?

Having a budget is the best way to solve this tension! Overspending on something on sale is still overspending. So whether or not you spend time looking for the best deal – or buy it right off the rack – make sure it fits your budget.  

And if you don’t have a budget, we can help! Download an easy-to-use guide for free at crown.org/money