“Ok, I soooo need to have this” is a motto we live by, but then again, we also need tricks to buy smart and not just buy hard!

Especially in times like this, we all need to satisfy our shopping therapy cravings, while still making sure it’s the most value-for-money way to shop. We need to save money, as well as our sanity!

Here are some tips for all shoppers out there, so you can survive any situation. Learn to evolve and we shall persist!!!

Plan your expenses wisely

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Shoppers like us need to carefully check how much we’ve earned, and divide that up nicely each month. Plan in advance on where the money is going to be spent and adjust accordingly to your lifestyle. For example, 50% of your income goes to daily expenses such as food, transportation, mortgage, and 30% goes towards happiness (Yes you heard that right, shopping and travelling it is!)

Save every month

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Because the future is uncertain, we always need some money for emergency. And we know it’s hard to save, so it’s best to open a separate account for just savings. Transfer 10-20% of your income to this account. If you want to let your money grow, you can save more in funds, stocks, and other assets.

 

 

Shop during sales events

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Need we say more? Isn’t “SALE” the word which always sparks joy? Apart from getting satisfaction from something at a much more affordable price, don’t we also feel smarter that we saved significantly on the items we eyed on earlier? This is how we save gurls, buy during sales event. There are products we cannot miss during the Summer Sale, Mid-year sale, and Year end sale. And since sales happen all year round, it’s best to wait and buy!

Check for available promos

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Add the official Line accounts, like the department stores’ Facebook pages, subscribe to all available channels so we always get the news and promos before anyone else, not to mention special privileges also. Start from adding @centrallife on LINE, or click https://bit.ly/3e8jbmt so you will always be updated with the latest promos!

 

 

Coupons and Vouchers

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There’s always vouchers or coupons when you make purchases to a certain amount, and this great discount can be used on your next purchase. These promos exist practically almost all the time, so remember to check online channels and at Central Department Store.

Collect points

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If you call yourself a professional shopper, you should sign-up for a membership. Because every of your purchase gives you points, and you can exchange points for discounts and special privileges all year round. You can check your collected points and redeem special discounts or privileges at all Redemption counters at all Central Department Store nationwide.

With all these tips given, what are you waiting for? Check your promos, check your points, and let’s collect special coupons…may shoppers live long and prosper!