The best time of day to find debt relief, without payday loans

Avoid the need for more payday loans by targeting specific times of day when making purchases.

One way to find debt relief as well as avoid the need for payday loans is to target specific times of day when making purchases. Businesses are desperate to find new customers, and they are consistently playing with specials and discounts that spur new buyers into their storefronts. The latest studies are showing that there are special times of day when deals can be more readily available. Here are some keys to finding extra savings.

Airline travel

When it comes to air travel, tickets seem to be cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. According to Rick Seaney, CEO for FareCompare.com, you should "Start shopping for plane tickets after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays." His claim is that studies have shown that this is when airlines offer the deepest discounts on flights. The absolute worst time to shop for flights is Saturday or Sunday, he added.

Entertainment

If you're going bowling, always go either before 10 a.m. or after 9 p.m. for the best rates. Another tip is to always go see movies early on Saturdays or Sundays for matinee shows. Smaller towns also may have a theater downtown that shows older movies at a greater discount. In Lagrange, Ill., for example, the downtown theater offers movies on a two-month lag in scheduling, for $5.50 a show all day long and $4.50 for shows before 6 p.m. If golf is your choice in recreation, tee off by 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m. for the best rates. Also, gyms have great discounts on their "off peak" hours, like before 11 a.m. and after 8 p.m. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "The best time of day to find debt relief, without payday loans"