The hustle and bustle of the business world has led many captains of industry to believe the idiom, “Time is money.” Whether or not you agree with the phrase, consider such philosophy to be transactional leverage. For those of you who prefer to take the slower track in life, either going nowhere fast or savoring each step along the way, a lackadaisical lifestyle can easily to both money and perks thanks people who value their time for more than it’s worth. Here are a few instances in which timing is everything, as far as saving is concerned.

  1. The boarding gate at the airport The airline industry can be quite the careless operation, often overbooking flights by selling more tickets than the aircraft has seats. In order to rectify the situation, airlines will usually offer travel vouchers (good for close to the same price as the original ticket) to passengers willing to bump to a later flight. If the later flight doesn’t leave until the next day, this will also be augmented with a hotel voucher and meal stipend. In summary, by choosing to fly out only a matter of hours later, you not only remain ticketed through your current destination but you are also rewarded with a free flight for later use, and potentially a free hotel stay and dinner depending on the flight schedule.
  2. The movie theater box office If you have nowhere to be during the middle of the day, why not catch the matinee as opposed to the full price evening or night show? When it comes to the overpriced snack counter, most theaters are a lot more relaxed about checking coats and purses for stowaway food and drink during the daylight hours.
  3. The links Twilight golf deals offer a major discrepancy between full price and the after 4 p.m. discount. If you’re trying to woo a big client, a race against the setting sun might not be the ideal scenario, but for casual golfers just enjoying the game, chances are you will get more than money’s worth well before darkness falls.