10 Dumb Ways You're Wasting Money at the Holidays -- and How to Stop (4 of 12)

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You Blow it on Delivery

Problem: You Blow It on Delivery. You searched high and low for the best price on the wrench set your husband wanted, the firetruck puzzle for your nephew, and the kid-sized armchair for your goddaughter -- but then you ended up blowing your savings on the UPS guy. 

Solution:  Search FreeShipping.org for almost 4,000 merchants that offer free shipping codes, including a bunch that ship to Hawaii and Alaska free. Or if you're a procrastinator, wait until the shopping event that is rumored to rival Cyber Monday: Free Shipping Day. On December 16, more than 2,000 retailers are offering free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve.

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