I’m looking for ways to keep track of all the discounts and offers from various companies here in Australia. I have a bunch of retailers and service providers that give me discounts—like my superannuation account offering 10% off white goods and my electricity company providing cheap movie tickets and gift cards. It feels overwhelming to manage all these! How do you keep track of them? Should I use a spreadsheet or a notes app? I wish I had the skills to create a Power BI dashboard for this, but I don’t. Any clever solutions or tips would be super helpful.
A spreadsheet could be your best bet! You can create a table with categories for different types of discounts, like movies or clothing. It’ll help you see what’s available at a glance.
Morgan said:
A spreadsheet could be your best bet! You can create a table with categories for different types of discounts, like movies or clothing. It’ll help you see what’s available at a glance.
That sounds like a solid plan! Do you have any tips on how to set it up efficiently?
Morgan said:
A spreadsheet could be your best bet! You can create a table with categories for different types of discounts, like movies or clothing. It’ll help you see what’s available at a glance.
Just make sure to include columns for the discount percentage, expiration dates, and maybe a note on how to access the offer. It’ll keep everything organized!
I use a simple notes app to jot down discounts as I find them. I categorize them too, and it’s easy to search through later when I need something specific.
Hadi said:
I use a simple notes app to jot down discounts as I find them. I categorize them too, and it’s easy to search through later when I need something specific.
That’s a great idea! Is there a specific app you recommend?
Hadi said:
I use a simple notes app to jot down discounts as I find them. I categorize them too, and it’s easy to search through later when I need something specific.
I like using Google Keep. It syncs across devices, and you can color code notes for different categories.
Have you thought about using a budgeting app? Some of them allow you to track discounts and offers too, which might help you stay organized.
Noel said:
Have you thought about using a budgeting app? Some of them allow you to track discounts and offers too, which might help you stay organized.
I haven’t tried that yet! Which apps do you suggest?
Noel said:
Have you thought about using a budgeting app? Some of them allow you to track discounts and offers too, which might help you stay organized.
I’ve heard good things about YNAB and Mint. They might have features to track discounts along with your budget.
Remember, a discount is only worth it if it’s something you were going to buy anyway. Be mindful of that when using these offers!
Taylor said:
Remember, a discount is only worth it if it’s something you were going to buy anyway. Be mindful of that when using these offers!
That’s a good point! I’ll make sure to focus on discounts that actually save me money on necessary purchases.