• Google With GoogleOnAir is helping job seekers

    Newly Unemployed? 5 Steps To Take If You’ve Been Laid Off

    5 Min Read

    More big companies, including Amazon, Facebook and Google, have begun layoffs among their workers.

    Many industries have been hit, but according to layoffs.fyi, more than 120,000 tech jobs have been lost this year alone.

    If you find yourself among the throngs of people laid off, this article can provide some much-needed resources to help you.

    What To Do If You’ve Been Laid Off

    But don’t despair: There are some proactive things you can do so that you can keep money in your pocket, including finding a job and generating extra cash in the meantime.

    What Does Laid Off Mean?

    First of all, when it happened to you, the words “laid off,” may have stunned you. I mean, who among us workers is fully able to process those words when they apply to us?

    If you’ve been furloughed, it means you’re technically still employed. If you’ve been fired, you don’t qualify for some of the benefits afforded to other categories of job loss.

    Also what does laid off even mean? The definition is crucial because it determines whether you’ll be able to collect benefits or not. And that leads us into the initial thing you will want to do when a layoff occurs.

    1. File For Unemployment

    Go to your respective Department of Labor and file for unemployment. Your former employer may have given you some guidance on this, but it’s not hard to find.

    In Georgia, the Department of Labor’s website has all you need to get started. An added bonus this year is that unemployment recipients will get an additional $600 a week until July 31 due to the CARES Act passed by Congress.

    One of the requirements of those who would receive unemployment benefits is that you need to be looking for a job.

    In fact, proof of your job search is so important to the state, that they will require you to “certify” every week. That’s why you’ll want to …

    2. Search For A Job

    Looking for a job is more convenient these days, yet it’s still as hard as it’s ever been. You’ll want to use all means at your disposal to find a job. Here are some resources you’ll want to tap:

    • Friends and Family
    • Job Sites
    • Social Groups (Fraternities, Sororities, etc.)
    • Help Wanted Signs
    • Posters

    If you’re not familiar with it, LinkedIn.com is a great resources for job seekers. Here’s how to use it in your job search.

    3. Secure Health Insurance

    When you get laid off or lose your job another way, your former job is required to keep your health insurance for 60 days post-dismissal. 

    During this crucial time, you’ll want to look for health insurance so that your coverage continues.

    You may qualify for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), which is employer-sponsored health insurance coverage.

    Contrary to popular belief, COBRA insurance is not free. Your monthly premium will typically cost what you’ve been paying plus a 2% service fee.

    4. Network

    How to find a job on LInkedIn

    Another thing you’ll want to do is network, network, network. We mentioned checking with family and friends as well as social groups to help you find a job.

    You can kick things up a notch by networking online. Join Facebook groups that are job-focused. You can also join “who’s hiring” groups on LinkedIn and other sites.

    The bottom line is that you may have to get out of your comfort zone. Talk about yourself, brag about your accomplishments. Some ways to do that are:

    5. Start A Side Hustle

    While your job search is in high gear, take advantage of the time by looking at what side jobs, projects and hustles you can do to generate income.

    Do you like to paint? Maybe you can paint birdhouses or fences? Are you an artists? Perhaps you can do graphics for small businesses or individuals.

    If you need some help coming up with ideas, check out our 15 Hobbies You Can Turn Into Side Hustles.

    Bottom Line

    The U.S. economy is teetering on a recession because of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve been laid off, here are some steps you need to take to get back to work.

    The bottom line is that even though you may be idle from a working standpoint, you want to stay productive for your mind and wallet’s sake.

    Don’t get down on yourself or wallow in pity. Millions of people transition from one job to the next in any given year. In fact, it’s the only way your career can grow.


    Metro Atlanta’s hot economy has slowed of late, but that’s OK. There are many ways to make and save money today.
     
    We currently have job articles that show you high-paying jobs, those close to downtown and even side hustles you might like.
     
    If you’re looking to get hired in Atlanta right now, there’s a very real possibility that you can land your dream job.
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  • Why you shouldn't shop online with your debit card

    Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Debit Card In 2023

    4 Min Read

    One thing you can bet on is that you’re going to run across a lot of things to buy this year, from food to smart TVs and other devices. How you pay for those things will be very important.

    In this article, we’re going to talk about why you should stop using your debit card to pay for things online.

    But first, let’s go over the scenario: You shop online or run inside the grocery store to pick up a few things and at checkout, you pull out your debit card and proceed to swipe — but here’s why you shouldn’t.

    Why You Should Never Use A Debit Card

    For starters, hackers are actively trying to get your money, especially if you store it on websites and other places that may be high risk.

    • It’s Harder To Get Refunds: If you’re in the habit of paying for things you buy online with a debit card, it may take you much longer — if ever — to get your money back if there’s a problem.
    • Debit Cards Don’t Protect You From Fraud: Credit cards have more fraud protections than debit cards. That’s not to say that debit cards are useless, but if you’ve been defrauded, your money’s usually gone.

    To help you understand the distinctions between the two, let’s look at credit cards and debits cards for what they are and how they differ.

    What’s The Difference Between A Debit Card And Credit Card?

    Debit cards and credit cards are two entirely different forms of payment. The only similarities they have are that they’re both plastic cards.

    What Is A Credit Card?

    A credit card allows you to borrow money directly from your bank. When you swipe your credit card, you automatically create an account balance that you should pay at the end of the month.

    A credit card is backed by the bank or card issuer. That means they have many safeguards in place to protect their product, and you — the cardholder — benefit from that.

    What Is A Debit Card?

    A debit card is a card that allows you to spend money from your bank account. The amount that is deposited into your account is how much purchasing power you have at any given time.

    One convenience of a debit card is that you can access money practically from anywhere by using an ATM. 

    Is It Bad To Use A Debit Card?

    Generally, when making purchases you have more protections with a credit card rather than a debit card. For instance, if you get swindled due to buying a defective product, a credit card issuer typically will refund you the money even before it recoups it from the product seller.

    On the other hand, if you use a debit card to buy a defective product, that money is generally not refundable. The bank doesn’t have any incentive to fight for your money.

    Bottom Line

    It seems like every week there’s another data breaches or cybersecurity incident. It’s a wonder that more people aren’t afraid to pay online with a debit card. 

    It seems like every week there’s another data breaches or cybersecurity incident. It’s a wonder that more people aren’t afraid to pay online with a debit card. 

    So the next time you shop at an online store, remember to pull out your credit card, not your debit card. 

    Again, this is not to say that debit cards serve no purpose, but remember that they only have as much power as what you have in your account.

    A credit card, on the other hand, has the card issuer on the hook as well, so they have protections built in to safeguard their investment as well as yours.

    Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:

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  • How to find cheap gas in Atlanta

    What State Has The Cheapest Gas Right Now?

    3 Min Read
    If you’ve been to the pump lately, you know that prices are cheaper than they’ve been in more than a year’s time. You may be interested to know which state has the cheapest gas and where to find it.

    This State Has The Cheapest Gas In America

    According to AAA, Texas has the cheapest gas prices in the United States. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3, according to the latest gas price data. In Georgia, the AAA data shows the average price for regular is about $2.77 a gallon.
    StateRegularMid-GradePremiumDiesel
    Texas$2.621$2.995$3.333$4.057
    Oklahoma$2.644$2.962$3.206$3.860
    Arkansas$2.699$3.077$3.401$4.250
    Missouri$2.714$3.012$3.343$4.261
    Mississippi$2.748$3.144$3.487$4.369
    Wisconsin$2.759$3.172$3.619$4.116
    Georgia$2.770 $3.170$3.535$4.608
    Louisiana$2.768$3.150$3.517$4.281
    Alabama$2.814$3.207$3.589$4.521

    3 Ways To Save Money On Gas

    If you’re wondering what it takes to save money on gas, here are three suggestions you can put to good use.

    Use a Gas App

    There are several apps on Android and in the Apple Store. Here are the best apps to use:

    Pay With Cash

    You might not know it, but it’s cheaper to buy gasoline when you pay with cash. When you use a credit card, you will be hit with a credit surcharge. Many gas station operators tack on a fee to process your credit card, which is why the fuel costs will be higher. To get a gas station’s advertised price, pay for gas with cash money!

    Join A Rewards Program

    Another say to save on gas money is to join the rewards program of a gas station near you. Some of the top gas station reward programs include BP, RaceTrac and Shell, which gives you points you can redeem for things like food and gas.

    Last Words

    Some people are convinced that they have to spend more money on premium fuel because their car runs better on it, but that’s not the case for most vehicles! How can you find out for sure? Pull out the owner’s manual. If it says that premium gasoline is recommended, then by all means please use that. The truth is that cheap gas may work find for your vehicle. The type of gas you use will affect your engine’s performance and fuel economy, so always follow what’s written in your car’s manual. Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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  • Georgia guaranteed income program

    How To Apply For This $800 A Month Guaranteed Income Program

    3 Min Read

    An additional round of funds for the In Her Hands initiative, the largest guaranteed income program in the South, is expected to open. This time around, the community site is Southwest Georgia’s Clay-Randolph-Terrell county cluster, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward and College Park, Georgia.

    The site will open in early 2024. Read on to see the exact deadline for applications.

    Program Offers Black Women $850 A Month, No Strings Attached

    This article will tell you how to qualify and apply for the In Her Hands initiative.

    What Is The In Her Hands Initiative?

    In Her Hands is a $13 billion initiative to help solve financial insecurities facing America’s most vulnerable group: women of color. The program is backed by partnership the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund (GRO Fund) and GiveDirectly and promises to provide unconditional cash transfers averaging $850 per month for two years to 650+ Black women in Georgia.

    According to the GroFund’s website, the program is a bold move to reverse the economic fortunes of those who have fallen behind and been ignored by America’s policymakers and wealth-builders.

    We are disrupting ‘business as usual’ by promoting assistance that is direct, flexible, dignified, and specifically focused on improving the financial health of Black women,” it says on the website.

    What Are The Requirements For The In Her Hands Fund?

    Eligible applicants must be women 18 years or older (inclusive of transgender women and non-binary individuals) living in one of the three project sites chosen by the initiative. So far, the three project sites are:

    • Old Fourth Ward (currently accepting applications)
    • Southwest Georgia (Clay, Randolph, and Terrell County). (Application opened on June 6).

    • College Park, Georgia

    To qualify, you also must have been impacted by COVID-19 and make less than or equal to two times the federal poverty line. 

    How To Apply For the In Her Hands Initiative

    To apply for the In Her Hands initiative, you need to be a black woman, a resident of the Old Fourth Ward and, as mentioned, earn less than or equal to two times the federal poverty line. 

    The final application period is set to open in 2024.

    You will need to give some personal information such as:

    • Your full name, date of birth, and home address
    • A mobile phone number
    • A picture of your photo ID (if you have one; if you do not have one, we will ask you to take a photo of yourself instead)

    Here’s How Participants Will Be Selected

    Participants will be chosen from a randomized lottery from the pool of eligible applicants. Half of the recipients will receive $850 a month for 24 months. The other half will receive a first, lump sum up payment for $4,300 followed by 23 months of $700 payments. 

    To submit, fill out this online application.

    Final Word

    If you are selected for the initiative, you will be notified via email or text message within four weeks of submitting your application.

    Miriam Laker, research director at GiveDirectly, said, “This project is limited to 650 households in three communities in Georgia, but will deepen our understanding of how guaranteed income impacts a specific demographic: Black women. We expect the research findings will inform more inclusive policy design in the future.”
    Who couldn’t use an extra $850 a month in their budget? if you’re a Georgia woman of color, you could qualify for this money. The funds are possible due to the In Her Hands initiative, the largest guaranteed income program in the South.
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  • How to use Visa card on Amazon

    How To Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon

    3 Min Read

    Do  you have a gift card from Amazon or another retailer and you’re wondering how to use it?

    If they’re not expired, gift cards can be used just like cash for purchases. If you have a Visa gift card, you can use it on Amazon to buy the things you need.

    In this article, we’re going to go over how to use your Visa gift card on Amazon.

    How To Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon

    As you may know, Amazon accepts many gift cards and other pre-paid cards that can be redeemed to purchase items online. In fact, many shoppers prefer gift cards because they have so many uses.

    Follow these steps to use your Visa gift card on Amazon (And note: You can use several different cards to add up to a large sum).

    Amazon to Visa card

    1. Go to Amazon.com’s Reload Your Balance page
    2. Enter the amount on your Visa gift card (you’ll have to do this for each subsequent Visa card as well)
    3. You’ll have to sign in to continue. Once you do that, tap the “Edit” button where it says payment method
    4. Tap “Add a card”
    5. Enter your gift card balance and other information
    6. Select your gift card and tap “Done” button
    7. It will take you back to the Reload Your Balance page, where you can verify the balance by tapping “Reload”

    Once you complete those seven steps, your Visa card will be loaded onto your Amazon account and you can begin using it to buy stuff.

    Last Words

    Amazon doesn’t take all gift cards. They have to meet the guidelines that they have set out.

    Here are two restrictions that apply to Visa, American Express and -MasterCard:

    • The gift cards can’t be combined with credit cards on a single purchase
    • Amazon also doesn’t use the three-digit CVV code normally found on the back of some cards
    BEFORE YOU GO, take a look at all the top deals happening on our Retail Page. Don’t pay full price for things when you can get GREAT VALUE on items for low prices. Don’t want to miss a deal? Sign up for our #ATLHaps list HERE🙂  

    Looking to shop? Check out the best malls in Atlanta

    NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Retail Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂  

    Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop. 

    In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.

     Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!

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  • grants for small businesses

    These Grants Are Available To Small Businesses Right Now

    4 Min Read

    Small business owners are still struggling more than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Thankfully, there’s help that these businesses and entrepreneurs can reach out for and receive.

    Keep reading to see other funding opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses.

    If you’re an entrepreneur, many entities are trying to make grants available to you right now. All you have to do is apply for the assistance.

    If you’re unsure about what a grant entails, here’s what you need to know first:

    What Is A Grant?

    A grant is a funding for our business or service that does not to be repaid. The federal government is the #1 supplier of grants in the United States.

    American businesses and entrepreneurs with projects that need funding use grants to get their ideas off the ground and into fruition. Many organizations also use grants to support critical recovery initiatives, research, and many other community programs.

    The Small Business Association is specifically trying to help the smaller companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Check Out These Small Business Grants For COVID-19

    Here are several grants and loans available right now for your small business impacted by COVID-19.

    Atlanta Resurgence Grant Fund

    The Atlanta Resurgence Grant Fund gives up to $40,000 to small local businesses impacted by the pandemic.

    The grant is open through April 29, 2022. Apply here.

    Facebook Small Grants Program

    Facebook is another company offering big money to businesses. This time, the social media giant has pledged $40 million in grants. How it works is that Facebook will give $4,000 grants ($2500 cash, $1500 in optional ads credits)  to 10,000 qualifying small businesses to keep them afloat.

    Interested in the Facebook Small Grants Program? Apply here.

    GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund

    GoFundMe has partnered with smaller stakeholders to offer the Small Business Relief Fund to those who apply. The grant gives those who are selected $500. Apply here.

    Fearless Strivers Grant Contest

    The Fearless Strivers Grant Contest is open only to black women who meet the eligibility requirements. You can get $10,000 if you are accepted.

    Apply for the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest here.

    Halstead Grant

    Visa • IFundWomen Grant

    Visa is partnering with IFundWomen to offer grants to Black women-owned small businesses. The program is providing 10 grants of $10,000 each as well as one year of IFundWomen Annual Coaching Membership.

    To qualify for the grant, you must:

    • Be a Black woman
    • Have a business up and running for at least two years
    • Have a minimum annual revenue of at least $24,000

    Apply for the Visa + IFundWomen Grant Here.

    Hidden Star Minority Grant

    Hidden Star is offering $3,500 grants for minority businesses. If you’re interested, apply for the Hidden Star grant.

    Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund

    The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) provides funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses stay open. Food businesses may be eligible to get funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients don’t have to repay the grant if the money is used for eligible expenses by March 11, 2023.

    Apply for the SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund

    Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

    The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is still being administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance until funds are depleted. Eligible businesses can get grants an amount equal to 45% of their 2019 gross earned revenue OR $10 million, whichever is less.

    Apply for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

    Final Thoughts

    For more resources tailored toward Atlanta, see Invest Atlanta’s website.

    If you want to prepare your small business for the second round of PPP loans, the University of Georgia is holding a series of web seminars to give you all the information you need.

    The seminars are set for:

    • Tuesday, January 19
    • Wednesday, January 20
    • Thursday, January 21

    Know of any other grants for small businesses? Let us know in the comments.

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  • How to find cheap gas in Atlanta

    Why Now Is The Best Time To Fill Up Your Gas Tank

    3 Min Read

    Take a good look at your local gas stations and you’ll see it: Gas prices are rising. And affordable gasoline is getting hard to find not only in your local area, but nationwide.

    As of right now, 24 states have average gas prices that have risen above $4 a gallon, according to AAA. You may wonder what those prices have to do with what’s going on at the pumps in Georgia: This article will tell you that as well as why now is a good time to fuel up.

    Why Are Gas Prices So High In Atlanta Right Now?

    Gas prices are high in Atlanta and other major metropolitan cities currently because of the stresses on the world oil market caused by the war in Ukraine.

    Although it is true that crude oil prices have fallen over the past week or so, gasoline prices usually take several weeks before they follow suit. That means Atlanta motorists are in for more pain at the pump.

    What Affects Gas Prices?

    Factors that affect gas prices include how much the OPEC nations charge for oil. As you know, the OPEC nations are a cartel of nations that set and regulate oil prices around the world. 

    Another thing that affects gas prices is the weather and global crises like COVID-19 and in this case the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    All of that is why now is a good time to fill up your vehicle with petro. Gas up now so that you won’t be paying higher prices in the near future.

    Where Is Cheap Gas Near You?

    To save time, you can use Google to find cheap gas. Visit this link to find cheap gas near you.

    Here’s How You Can Save Money On Gas

    If you’re wondering what it takes to save money on gas, here are three suggestions you can put to good use.

    • Use a Gas App
    • Pay With Cash
    • Join A Rewards Program

    Last Words

    One misconception that may be costing you money is assuming that buying a higher grade of fuel will help your car to run better. That’s not true in every case!

    To find out what kind of gas benefits your car, refer to the owner’s manual. If it says that premium gasoline is recommended, then by all means please use that.

    The truth is that cheap gas may work find for your vehicle. The type of gas you use will affect your engine’s performance and fuel economy, so always follow what’s written in your car’s manual.

    Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:

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  • How to get free money from the government with loans and grants

    How To Get Free Money From The Government

    3 Min Read

    If you’re looking to get funded for an idea, project or company, one of the easiest ways to do that is to get money from the government.

    The U.S. government awards tens of millions of dollars a year to Americans who apply and get accepted for loan and grant programs. Could you be the next awardee? Read on to find out how it works.

    How To Get Government Money

    In this article, we’re going to tell you how to get money from the government via loans and grants.

    Here Are the Best Grant Sites For Free Money

    How Do You Borrow Money From The Government?

    The way to get money from the government is to apply at the official federal website GovLoans.gov. This is a great resource that not only allows you to apply for loans but provides free information on how to fill out application forms and see monetary opportunities.

    GovLoans.gov has several categories that you can find loans in, including:

    • Agriculture
    • Anti-Violence Efforts
    • Anti-Hunger Efforts
    • Business
    • Disaster Relief
    • Education Efforts
    • Housing
    • Military Assistance and more.

    Instead of a loan, it’s best to see if you can get a grant, although you may only qualify for a free loan.

    What Is A Free Loan?

    A free loan is an arrangement that gives you money that you don’t have to pay back. The government may call it different things, primarily a grant.

    With a free loan, once you’re approved you won’t have to worry about paying interest or even an origination fee like most loans. That’s why it’s called a free loan.

    What Is The Easiest Government Loan To Get?

    The easiest loan to get is a student loan. Of the two most common students loans, the most popular is the Direct Loan, which is easy to qualify.

    The loans typically give you a 10-year grace period before you begin to pay for the loan, if you can’t get it forgiven by the government.

    Final Word

    Although the information is free to research, getting approved for.a government grant or loan is difficult in most cases. It takes a lot of time to complete the applications and you have to fit stringent requirements, but you can do it.

    If you have a good proposal you can get free money from the government.

    Are you trying to become more financially literate? Check out Money Mondays at AtlantaFi.com, where we’ll share strategies to save and make cash.

    If saving money is something you’re serious about, AtlantaFi.com has a lot of resources to help you.
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  • When to sign the lease agreement for an apartment

    3 Crucial Things To Know Before You Sign A Rental Agreement

    3 Min Read

    So you’re about to sign a new lease agreement to rent a place of your own. You’re about to get the keys. All you have to do is sign the lease.

    Before you do, there are some very important things you need to know.

    When Do You Sign The Lease To An Apartment?

    You sign the lease to an apartment when you’ve made sure you can afford the place and the terms are favorable to you. Many tenants skip this step and it comes back to bite them.

    Please know that when you sign an apartment lease, you’re agreeing to a contract. That means you’ll be legally bound to follow what’s in the lease.

    The landlord has done all he or she could to get you to sign up for a new apartment. Perhaps they’ve taken you to the pool area and tried to impress you with the courtyard. Maybe you’ve been treated to the excellent fitness center or community room with a huge bar and billiards table.
    Before you sign the dotted line, you should remember to make sure you know the following things:

    1. Know Who You’re Renting From

    Landlords will typically do a background check on you before they decide to rent to you. They want to know what type of person you are and more importantly, whether you’re a criminal.
    For the same reasons, you should do some research on your prospective landlord as well.
    Go to a website like RateMyLandlord, landlord online or ReviewMyLandlord.com to see what you can find out about your landlord before you sign the dotted line.

    2. Document The Property’s Condition

    Many landlords will not disclose cosmetic damage that is hidden or undetected by the tenant. That’s why you should look for things that could be broken or damaged in the apartment.
    Once you find something that is already damaged, make sure it’s written down in the lease.
    This will legally protect you in the future if there is a dispute about the condition of the property.

    3. Make Sure You Know About All Fees

    In addition to your monthly rent, many landlords will tack on other fees and charges not specified in the lease.
    For example, there may be a service fee to use the trash chute. There also could be a service charge to use the washing machines.
    Make a list of all the charges associated with your rent. Total it up so you can see how much renting there is actually costing you.

    Final Word

    Getting a new place is not as simple as looking online and asking to sign the lease. Your money, and more importantly, your safety, should be guaranteed beforehand.
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  • How To Track Prices With Google Shopping

    How To Track Prices With Google Shopping

    4 Min Read

    Buying the items you need has never been easier with online shopping, but are you using Google Shopping to get the best deal?

    Google’s shopping tool can help savvy consumers save more money as well as get to the products they want. The redesigned Google Shopping experience now lets you track prices on items you want to buy.

    In this article, we’re going to show you in a few easy steps how to track prices in Google Shopping.

     Track Prices With Google Shopping And Save Money

    If you’re not aware, Google Shopping is a shopping comparison tool that you can access inside your internet browser or via app. With Google Shopping, you can browse departments, search products and compare across stores.

    Among the recent changes to the site is that you now have the option to buy an item three ways:

    • You can choose to purchase online
    • At a local store that has the product
    • Or directly from retailers on Google

    While all of that is great, perhaps the most important change to savings-minded shoppers is the new “price track” tool.

    How Price Track Works

    When you see an item you’re interested in, turn on “price track” and you’ll receive a notification on your phone when the price of that item drops. Let;s walk through the steps:

    1. Go to Google Shopping and Search For Your Item

    As an example, I searched for a Playstation 4 Pro gaming console and found one for $399.99.

    How to track prices with Google Shopping

     

    2. In the Right Rail, Find the Track Prices Icon

    How to track prices with Google Shopping button

    I think I can get a better price, so I located the Track price button.

     

    3. Toggle It to On to Track Prices

    How to track prices with Google Shopping toggle on

    Once I toggled the Track price button to on, a got a screen notification that says: “You’ll get price drop alerts for Sony Playstation 4 Pro.” Here’s a screenshot of what that message looks like:

    Google Shopping price notification

    Google says you’ll have the option to receive those alerts through email, where you’ll be notified of any price changes.

    How to Stop Tracking Products

    You can stop tracking products either of two ways:

    • By returning to the Google Shopping product page and turning the price toggle off.
    • Or by going to Google’s My Activity page and deleting your activity history.

    Now you’re tracking the product’s price and Google will notify you if it goes on sale. Google will send a daily email with information on price changes over the past 24 hours. You can stop tracking products in Google Shopping by going to Google’s My Activity page and deleting your activity history.

    Last Words

    Ultimately, tracking prices is a great way to save money for all kinds of items you need. If you want to save on groceries, tracking prices is how you do it.

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    Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.

    In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.

    Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!

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