All You Have To Do Is Ask

As the Dave Ramsey show was playing last night, an interesting fact popped up that a large majority of people that ask for a deal usually get it, and he pointed out that sometimes all you have to do is ask. As a part-time cashier at a home improvement store occasionally someone will come through the line and ask if there is a discount available. It is unadvertised, but there are a few things that we cashiers can do, including a 10% competitor discount. The trick is that you have to ask.

That is true when you contact your cellular carrier. Just because there is one price advertised doesn't mean that you are stuck paying that price. Often, just the threat of changing carriers (made easier with number portability) will "magically" make an offer show up. The worst thing that can happen is that you end up paying the full price, but if you didn't ask you would pay it anyway.

It is your money, keep more of it so that you can pay down your credit card debt.

Have a GREAT day!