The Best Place To Shop On A Budget Has People Divided
maxbelchenko/Shutterstock By Erin Metz/Aug. 26, 2022 7:04 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve ever heard the saying “champagne taste on a beer budget,” you know the struggle of loving the finer things in life, even when you can’t afford the high price tags. If it feels like you’re always balling on a budget, you aren’t alone: A study conducted by PYMNTS reports that “61% of U.S. consumers lived paycheck to paycheck in April 2022” as inflation spiked all over the country. According to CNBC, shoppers are struggling to afford essentials like groceries and gas, as luxury items and non-essentials are crossed off of shopping lists altogether.
But we all deserve to treat ourselves now and then, even as prices rise. There are plenty of ways to look classy on a budget. The secret is not how much you spend, but where you’re spending. So, which store is the ultimate budget-friendly destination? Determined to crown a winner, The List conducted a survey asking 558 people, “Where is your favorite place to shop when you’re on a budget?”
The Best Place To Shop On A Budget Has People Divided
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By Erin Metz/Aug. 26, 2022 7:04 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve ever heard the saying “champagne taste on a beer budget,” you know the struggle of loving the finer things in life, even when you can’t afford the high price tags. If it feels like you’re always balling on a budget, you aren’t alone: A study conducted by PYMNTS reports that “61% of U.S. consumers lived paycheck to paycheck in April 2022” as inflation spiked all over the country. According to CNBC, shoppers are struggling to afford essentials like groceries and gas, as luxury items and non-essentials are crossed off of shopping lists altogether.
But we all deserve to treat ourselves now and then, even as prices rise. There are plenty of ways to look classy on a budget. The secret is not how much you spend, but where you’re spending. So, which store is the ultimate budget-friendly destination? Determined to crown a winner, The List conducted a survey asking 558 people, “Where is your favorite place to shop when you’re on a budget?”
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
But we all deserve to treat ourselves now and then, even as prices rise. There are plenty of ways to look classy on a budget. The secret is not how much you spend, but where you’re spending. So, which store is the ultimate budget-friendly destination? Determined to crown a winner, The List conducted a survey asking 558 people, “Where is your favorite place to shop when you’re on a budget?”
This retailer is the total package for nearly 25% of budget shoppers
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In second place with 23.3% was discount retailer TJ Maxx. Discount shoppers and self-proclaimed “Maxxinistas” know the best TJ Maxx hacks that score them the ultimate deals on designer fashion, accessories, and home goods. Surprisingly, Target only received 13.8% of the vote, a safe-haven for millennials who love to stroll their aisles with a latte in hand. Clothing retailer Old Navy followed close behind with 13.44%. Old Navy’s new sizing policy has recently taken steps to be more inclusive to a wide range of body types, which we love.
Ross Dress for Less received 12.54% of the vote, another bargain store with hidden gems, if you have time to sift through their usually-disorganized racks. 12.19% of shoppers prefer the exciting treasure hunt at Marshalls, keeping shoppers coming back with the promise of luxury goods at a deep discount.
No matter your budget, finding secret deals on designer clothing is within reach at any of these shopping destinations.
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