6 Tips for Cutting Costs on Back-to-School Shopping
When Meghan Lakata’s kids return to school from summer break, they’ll have new (to them) clothes and supplies. But thanks to some creative shopping habits, the mother of two isn’t
Category: Shopping
Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid
Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis from KFF, a health policy nonprofit — and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage
How to Buy Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance offers financial protection for some of your most valuable assets, including your home and your belongings. However, shopping for home insurance is often treated as an afterthought instead
How to plan a virtual Secret Santa
It’s that time of the year again. Decked-up workplace desks, frosted panes at shopping malls, and, of course, a hint of chill in the air. Yes, it’s almost Christmas. But
10 Ways to Stick to Your Holiday Budget
Doesn’t it seem as if everything is doing its darnedest to bust your holiday shopping budget this year?There’s inflation, which already seems to be tipping the scales towards pricier gifts
How to Save Money Shopping at Walmart
Drawing in customers with its rock-bottom prices, Walmart now generates 1 out of every 10 retail transactions in the U.S., according to Pymnts.com. And 90 percent of Americans shop at
The 10 most important trends in how you buy and what you buy
Shopping never really changes: You browse, you select, you pay. And occasionally, if it doesn’t work out, you return. But dig into the details of how you do any of
Why do electronic gift cards make for great gifts?
Gifting is one of the most cherished gestures deeply woven into our culture. No matter how old we grow, the sheer excitement of packing gifts with ribbons and gift wrappers
6 Sneaky Ways Retailers Get You to Spend More
From countdown clocks to freebies, online retailers go to great lengths to get you to spend more. They know consumers are an emotional bunch who tend to act when there’s
Who Are You Really Buying From When You Shop Online?
You searched Amazon, you found what you were looking for on Amazon, and you clicked “Buy” on Amazon. Odds are, however, that you didn’t actually buy from Amazon. More than 60