But shopping online isn't always as easy as it seems -- especially if you're trying to save money. Gone are the days of mobs outside stores on Black Friday for coveted toys and TVs, but the principle behind standing in line for these products remains: shop wisely and shop quickly. Thankfully, smart shopping can happen 24/7/365, and there's no shortage of ways to do so.
In 2013, after three years of living abroad and backpacking around the world, my partner, Sam, and I returned home to Australia without a cent to our names. We'd literally spent everything we had on our adventures and owned nothing but the clothes in our suitcase when we stepped off the plane. I didn't want to move back to the city we were living in before our travels, as I grew up there, and I was worried it would feel like a step backward.
It's a no-brainer that Saturday is the busiest shopping day and one to avoid. Many shoppers are off of work and use that time to stock up on groceries for the upcoming week. So, not only will it take longer to get around the store and through the checkout line, but the influx of people also means that some sale items may not be available, forcing you to purchase them at higher prices than you would if you went on another day or time.