You Should Be Shopping Open Box Deals at These Retailers
Photo: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Are you aware of the glory and splendor that is open box deals? Those items that, when a customer returns them in near perfect condition, retailers…
Why You Should Contact the Manufacturer Directly (and How to Do It)
Photo: Sun Shock (Shutterstock) Between labor shortages, ongoing supply chain issues, disruptive winter weather, and various recalls, you may have found that some of your go-to products are noticeably absent…
What to Buy (and Avoid) at After-Christmas Sales
Photo: Kristi Blokhin (Shutterstock) Traditionally in retail, the week or so after Christmas has been a time to get deep discounts on merchandise leftover from the holiday shopping season. Stores…
Black Friday Is a Scam
Photo: Ververidis Vasilis (Shutterstock) This isn’t a post about how to avoid scammers on Black Friday (though, there will be plenty of those, so watch out). It’s about how the…
How to Avoid Shortages and Delays This Holiday Shopping Season
Photo: Anna Fomina (Shutterstock) You’ve probably already started to notice that your online purchases are taking longer to arrive. Well, buckle up, because we’re only halfway through November, and if…
How to Keep Your Impulse Spending in Check
Photo: Daria Nipot (Shutterstock) A recent study reveals that people spend an average of $276 every month on impulse purchases—and that most people are happy with what they buy. Considering…
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Making a Big Purchase
Photo: Kite_rin (Shutterstock) “Going shopping” used to refer to putting on outside clothes, leaving the house, and searching for the items you need in retail stores. But now, shopping is…
These Retailers Offer the Best Employee Discounts
Photo: Krakenimages.com (Shutterstock) It’s a good time to get a retail job, as big chains are struggling to fill job vacancies, and are in some cases increasing hourly wages or…
10 Common Mistakes We Make Grocery Shopping, and How to Fix Them
Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) All days of the week aren’t equal when it comes to grocery shopping. You probably already know not to head to the grocery store for chips and…
What to Do If a Package Is Stolen From Your Porch
Photo: David Papazian (Shutterstock) Whether you’re buying gifts for other people, taking advantage of seasonal deals, or surviving through the pandemic, you might have a spike in packages delivered to…