Tech Tips for Saving Money During the Holidays
One of the biggest stressors during the holidays is finances and staying on budget. Between parties, travel, and of course gifts, you can soon be spending much more than you intended. Don’t start the new year with a big credit card bill to pay off or a dry bank account. Use these tech tips for a merrier holiday (and wallet!). 
Look for free shipping deals
During the holidays, many retailers offer free shipping and free gift wrapping. This can save you tons of money (and time), especially when shopping for friends and family on the mainland. A simple Google search using the retailer’s name + “free shipping code” will help you discover any deals. Or check out FreeShipping.org for a list of retailers that offer shipping deals. They even give you codes for shipping to Hawaii.
Save on food
Download the Safeway “Just for U” app and get special deals and coupons that you automatically add to your Safeway card. The savings are taken off your total when you check out, all without lifting one pair of scissors to cut coupons.
Start early
Start early so you can get the best price. Planning ahead and creating a list of gifts that you want to buy can help save you some serious cash. Once you’ve created your gift list, use a tool such as ShoppingNotes.com to keep track of the price. If a lower price is available, this service will email you. This can save you time scouring the web and also save you money.
Don’t forget to start shopping early, as shipping times to Hawaii can take longer and procrastinating could cost you big money.
