Spending money is something we all do. There are things we want or things we need to buy or things we don't want to buy but must. Needing or wanting to spend money doesn't mean you throw cash to the wind.

It's important to be smart about your spending. My guest today, Trae Bodge is here to help us all use smart shopping to get the things we need and want.

Trae is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator who specializes in smart shopping, personal finance, lifestyle, parenting, and retail.

Smart Shopping Episode Details

• Understanding what smart shopping is
• How to get better deals in-store and online
• The pros and cons of buying quality vs. quantity
• What items are better to buy for quality
• The "runners high" of getting a good deal
• Resources you can use to be a smart shopper
• How to distinguish between what is truly a good deal vs what is marketing
• The best times to buy what
• Smart shopping ideas for the holidays

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