Six Things Price Tags Don't Tell You

Price is only one of many costs you pay when making a purchase.

Focusing on price alone can end up costing a lot of money. Value shoppers know that. The average consumer doesn't. Here are six other related expenses you may never have thought about:

Future direct costs: Many items come with direct costs made after the purchase. A car is a perfect example. To use it, you need gas, of course. If you buy a car with good gas mileage, you will pay less for this direct cost. ...