This Plugin Shows You Where Every Amazon Product Was Made
Most of us do at least some (if not the majority of) our shopping online now, but there are things we give up for that convenience. You can’t actually hold…
Everything You Should Do Now If You Shop on Black Friday
Black Friday usually comes with a lot of hype and build-up despite its mildly depressing history. If you don’t take the right approach and prepare, you can make some rookie…
Avoid These ‘Money-Saving’ Habits That Don’t Actually Save You Money
With almost everything—food, shelter, gas, recreation, you name it—costing more each month than the last, it makes sense to look for any opportunity to adjust spending habits to save a…
Mattresses, Internet Access, and Other Prices You Didn’t Know You Can Haggle Over
A friend recently shared the story of her dad trying to negotiate prices at a major supermarket chain—to little success, unsurprisingly. While I don’t recommend trying to barter at your…
How Library Book Requests Can Keep You From Impulse Shopping
A lot of people find online shopping therapeutic: A way to zone out and destress at the end of a long day. For some people, simply browsing—and maybe adding items…
Don’t Fall for Online Retailers’ Sneaky Tricks
Photo: 13_Phunkod (Shutterstock) While there are advantages to brick-and-mortar retail establishments, it can be hard to resist the convenience of online shopping—especially when it comes to comparing prices. The idea…
Here Are the Best Deals You Can Get on Winter Clothing Right Now
Photo: Maksym Azovtsev (Shutterstock) As the perils of the winter Jon Snow warned us about begin to fade in late January, deals on winter clothing start to emerge from the…
Stop Opening Store Credit Cards at Checkout
Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock) We’ve all been there. You’re checking out at your favorite store when the cashier asks, “Would you like to sign up for store credit card today?” The…
How to Avoid an Online Shopping Fail
Photo: Kaspars Grinvalds (Shutterstock) Ever opened up a package only to find that the sturdy, beautiful item you ordered is tissue-paper-thin, or far larger (or smaller) than it looked online?…
Exploit Amazon’s Extended Return Policy to Score the Best Holiday Deals
Photo: oasisamuel (Shutterstock) We all know holiday shopping gets stressful fast. Aside from budgeting and family members who are difficult to shop for, timing your purchases is tricky. If you…