Do you realize when you buy something online someone is probably making a commission? If you Google a product and then buy it somewhere other people are profiting on your purchases and not just the retailer.

So how do you protect your money? Well in some cases it can’t be helped, but in many cases there is a better solution.

I think it’s probably best to show an example.
Have you ever stood in line at a bookstore and seen big stack of Entertainment books behind the counter? These books are filled with coupons you can use year round and I love buying them. There are all kinds of things in there. Free movie coupons, discount movies and museums, all the stuff I’m too cheap to do at full price.

Well, I saw the book in the store and thought I should buy one. I got distracted and didn’t buy it at the store. I’m so glad. I came home and looked it up online. Not only is the book half off now that we’ve reached March, Mr. Rebates was running a special. 35% cash back for buying it through them.

This isn’t the first time I’ve made a substantial portion of my money back for a purchase I intended to make anyway. I buy printer ink online (it will save you a FORTUNE), I buy purses online and gifts.

This is especially great for friends and relatives who live out of state. You have to send them stuff anyway right? Instead of buying them a giftcard, or those crazy refillable credit cards that charge you 6% interest a month, send them a gift and do it through an online retailer that will give you free shipping.

I put up a link for MrRebates since they gave a nice chunk of my money back. There are a number of other ways to make money back online listed on the left menu bar, I’ve joined them all because I want to know what the best deal is. Who gives the higher percentage back? It takes me just a few seconds to check.

Click the banner below to register (it’s free of course)

And don’t forget to search online to see if you can get things cheaper. In this economy every penny counts and money back is always a welcome reward for shopping smart.

Disclaimer: By joining through the links on this blog you are giving me referral credit. It’s not much but it helps me keep this blog going so thank you!