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The economy hasn't been doing too well and there hasn't been a lot of good news to share lately. Not only are businesses going bust each day, but consumers are feeling the pinch too, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.
Tough times like these call for tough measures and while we at MakeUseOf cannot fund a rescue package to revive the economy (yet!), we do try and help you guys in whatever little way that we can.
No, we aren't going to suggest some tough measures to tide over the bad times. Instead, we're going to make it easier for you to stretch the reach of your dollar with our selection of 5 online sites which will not only allow you shop from the convenience of your couch, but also help you find good deals online and the most bang for your buck.
CheapStingyBargains.com
A recession is not the best time to upgrade your computer and the good folks here at MakeUseOf have been showing you ways to prolong the life of your computer all this time. However, if you're really in need of new hardware, make sure you visit CheapStingyBargains to get a good deal.
CheapStingyBargains catalogues and lists discount coupons and special deals from hundreds of computer manufacturers and dealers. The site offers the best deals and coupons for everything from computers to electronics and apparel to home goods.
FreeShipping.org
Don't you hate it when you checkout an item from an online store only to find out that the shipping costs are more than the total price of your goods !
This is why I always make sure I give Freeshipping does one thing and does it well. It keeps a track of any free shipping offers going on at the 1500 stores on its list.
The next time you're shopping online, be sure to check out all the free shipping deals that Freeshipping.org tracks.
DealCatcher.com
Dealcatcher is another coupon site that you should visit before making any online purchase. They have a long list of ready to use coupons and track more than 2000 online stores.
The kind of products that you can search for on DealCatcher varies from the usual computer and electronic stuff to apparels, auto accessories, shoes, flowers, cell phones, DVDs and so on. In short, if you've got a product in mind, they probably have an online store on their list that can give you a discount for it.
FatWallet.com
The greatest thing about FatWallet.com are the thousands of users who try out the coupons and let everyone else know which coupons are valid and where. The FatWallet community hangs out in the Forum where they share even more coupons and deals which were found elsewhere and generally help each other make the most of their money.
If you're the cashback kind, there's good news for you too. FatWallet is one of the few coupon sites that actually gives a cashback to users for using coupons found on their site.
Coupons.com
If you're the kind who is always on the lookout for a bargain, I'm sure you know how cumbersome it is to go through newspaper coupons, clip and file them. Coupons.com aims to simplify that for you.
On this site, you'll find electronic equivalent of newspaper coupons that you can print and take to your nearest grocery store for an instant discount.
Are there any other websites that you visit to get the best deals? Let us know in the comments.
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