These days, everyone is busy. Even though we're on vacation, we might still have time to read a good book, but for most of us, that's limited to the two or three minutes we have before we fall asleep at night or the quiet time in the bathroom. People who are always on the go should read magazines. You can get useful information in small chunks, they are light and easy to carry, and there is a magazine (or sometimes more than one) for everyone these days, from horse riders to quilters. The problem is that it can get expensive to buy a lot of magazines. But there are ways to get your favourite magazines without paying as much.
First of all, buying a magazine every month from a newsstand is usually more expensive than subscribing. Also, it comes right to your house, so you don't have to go to the store to buy it. A subscription can also give you benefits that you won't get if you buy each issue separately. Most magazines now have websites that go along with them, where subscribers can find extra content and materials from the past. One-time buyers may only be able to see certain things for as long as the issue they bought is available, but subscribers will be able to see everything.
When you do decide to subscribe, there are a couple of ways to save money. Like when you buy paper towels or dog food in bulk to get the best price. In other words, if you really like a magazine, you can usually save money by paying for two or three years at once instead of just one. Not only is the price per year lower, but you also won't have to worry about the price of the magazine going up for a few years.
You could also check to see if you can get a professional discount. For example, if you work in finance, you might be able to get a discount on business or personal finance magazines. Also, if you own a business with a waiting room, you can often buy magazines at a discount for your customers to read while they wait. You can then read them on your breaks, at night, or when the new issues come in.
Lastly, you might be able to get discounts on magazines by using credit card points or by buying subscriptions from websites that offer discounts. If you look around for a while, you can find great books for not much money.
