✨ MONEY MOMENT

Imagine scoring free makeup, extra warranty coverage, or surprise discounts—all by simply asking. I used to clip coupons and hunt seasonal sales until I discovered the power of one tiny question: “Hey, can you help me here?” From a stack of free SlimFast in college to an $18,000 roof warranty win, every single breakthrough began with that two-word ask. Today, I challenge you: next time you’re shopping, especially if something doesn't seem right, reach out—manufacturer, store manager, or customer service—and see what perks you unlock. Your budget is your co-pilot, and your voice is its secret weapon.

With heart and aloha,
~ Shanalei ~💖🌺

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🪙Financial Fun Fact...

More than 80% of major retailers will match a sale price or honor a warranty adjustment if you ask—usually within 30 days of purchase.

I once bought a set of dumbbells from Bowflex, and a few weeks later they went on sale for Black Friday. I contacted customer service through online chat, and they credited my card with the difference. It was a simple request that saved me money, easy peasy.

🧺 Budget Bites & Life Hacks

Before you hit checkout, pause and ask yourself: “What’s one thing in my cart that wasn’t on my list, and I don’t really need?”

If you’ve listened to the Debt-Free Momentum Podcast, you’ve heard me talk about this simple but powerful habit. I call it the Put One Item Back method—and it’s a game-changer.

It might feel a little awkward at first, but over time it becomes second nature. That one moment of intention helps you shift from impulse to purpose. One item a week becomes fifty a year, and that’s real money saved intentionally.

✨ It’s not about restriction. It’s about focus. You’re curating your spending to quiet emotional impulses and stay aligned with your bigger goals.

Try it this week and let me know what you put back and what you gained instead.

🎧 On the Podcast

This week’s Debt-Free Momentum episode highlight reveals my all-time favorite way to snag freebies, discounts, and perks without a single coupon. You’ll hear how a college assignment turned into two weeks of free lunches, learn my step-by-step approach to warranty wins on Jansport backpacks, nonstick pans, and yes—even roofs, plus real stories of how speaking up improved local stores’ customer service. Tune in and discover why your next budget hack could be as simple as asking.

​Episode 28 | The Secret Method to Unleashing More Freebies, Discounts, and Perks from Companies​

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📍Don't Forget...

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