Personal Finance Journal

Shopping around for a special gift on Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a stressful time.  You can certainly go with the old standbys like flowers or chocolates, but these gifts aren’t really that original and won’t set you apart. Instead of these tired gifts, how about a unique gift: new eyeglasses from Zenni Optical.

The great thing about this type of gift is that it is both unique but also a pretty good deal. For much less than a dozen roses you can get some fun, Valentine’s Day themed eyeglasses that will really add some flair to the occasion.

There are dozens of affordable holiday themed glass from Zenni and they all have the great features that make them not only a good bargain but a quality set of glasses.  These include things like an anti-scratch coating, full UV protection, a thin, light lens, a protective case and cleaning cloth.  You can even upload your picture and “try on” the glasses to get the best pair for your face type.

Since Zenni has eliminated the middleman and doesn’t waste money on huge TV ad campaigns they pass the savings on to you and you get a nice set of glasses.  In fact, you can get several pairs for different occasions like the different seasons and various holidays…like Valentine’s Day!

We spent some time covering the importance of saving money yet finding a good deal on glasses recently, but I forgot to mention some of the more technical features that make this such an interesting way to acquire a quality product at a reasonable price.

The glasses at Zenni Optical have an oleophobic coating that helps repel the oils that are produced with your fingerprints. I am sure you have had glasses in the past that seem to breed finger marks. Well, this new Anti-Reflective, or AR, coating repels oils (thus the name “oleophobic”) as well as water, dust and fingerprints, yet also helping to reduce the reflection that you get from lights like when you’re driving at night or from reflections overhead.  Additionally, this special coating in the glasses help to reduce the reflective light while taking photographs.

Again, you can shop around and save money with inferior products, but it is not really necessary if you are able to both find a good price on quality like the glasses from Zenni. I’ve found that companies like this that are able to utilize an online presence to help cut costs that would otherwise make for an expensive product are a great way to shop. Features like the oleophobic coating in Zenni lenses help to insure you’re going to get something that is really a quality product without the corresponding price tag.

Finding regional assistance and services, be it for help around the house, personal financial information and investing advice or something as important as estate law can be a real challenge. The rub is finding a dependable firm at reasonable prices and know you’re not going to have to keep hunting around to find what you need.

We cover a lot of different issues here at PF Journal, mostly related to saving money, investing and general personal finance help, but we know that sometimes these topics extend to some specialized services.  For instance, looking for help with estate litigation might require a qualified estate lawyer Barrie, and the firm of Stewart Esten has lawyers that specialize in that field and can help you with your litigation and dispute resolution should things prove contentious.

It’s often most likely the time you need some specific help when you’re facing a serious problem that requires just the right kind of assistance. A firm that has served a community like Barrie for over 140 years can likely be trusted to help you with your particular needs and provide a professional service yet with a personal and helpful manner.