microeconomics
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‘Temptation Bundling’ Can Help You Complete Tasks You Hate
Productivity hacks often have funky little names. You have your Pomodoro technique, the idea of “eating the frog,” and now, temptation bundling. Temptation bundling, per Ness Labs, involves combining an activity that gives you instant gratification with one you don’t like to do. The best example is waiting to watch your favourite show until you…
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Exploit Amazon’s Extended Return Policy to Score the Best Holiday Deals
We all know holiday shopping gets stressful fast. Aside from budgeting and family members who are difficult to shop for, timing your purchases is tricky. If you shop too late, there might not be anything left to put under the tree (or you risk paying a premium price). But if you start too early, you…
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You Should Stop Using Coupons
I like to knit, sew, and do assorted crafts. So, for a long time, I was a big fan of the Jo-Ann flyers that would come in the mail. There would always be at least one really valuable coupon, giving you 40% off any full price item, which I would usually save for a big…
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Why It’s Time to Cancel That Damn Subscription Box
Most consumers sign up for subscription boxes for convenience, cost savings, or the thrill of discovery, but they also underestimate the cost of their subscriptions overall, and can overpay for stuff long after the novelty fades. After all, do you really need to spend $140 on three pairs of black socks every month? With that…