How to Get Money Back From a Gift Card Scam
According to the FTC, nearly 40,000 consumers used gift cards to pay scammers in 2021 alone. If you’ve been the victim of one of these confidence traps, whether it’s a…
9 Store Clubs Worth the Money (and 7 That Probably Aren’t)
Is it worth paying to get a discount? In 2023, it seems just about every retail or grocery store chain has some sort of a rewards-slash-loyalty program that offers you…
The 10 Best Chrome Extensions for Holiday Shopping
How Rakuten Works Formally known as Ebates, Rakuten is a cash back rewards app that earns you money when shopping with participating retailers. It’s fairly simple to use: If you’re…
These Retailers Offer the Best Birthday Freebies
Photo: soo hee kim (Shutterstock) If you’re searching for a way to combat the birthday blues, look no further. To start with, your day can be full of free breakfast,…
Holiday Returns Are Different This Year
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) Between widespread shipping issues and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic (again), the 2021 holiday shopping season wasn’t without its challenges. Online retailers once again made shopping safer…
The Lazy Way to Stuff a Stocking That Doesn’t Look Lazy
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) There are two types of Christmas-observing families: Those who are serious about stockings, and amateurs. Like most things, my sisters and I view stocking stuffing as…
How to Have Fuller Lips Without Taking It Too Far
Like eyebrows, the trend in lips right now is big. Everywhere you turn—but mostly on Instagram—big lips are dominating. There has been much debate about why this is happening and…
How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon
Screenshot: Brendan Hesse Prime Day is fast approaching (again), and maybe you’re planning to spend it scouting good deals on off-brand tech like wireless earbuds and phone cables. But for…
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…
Is PayPay’s ‘Buy New Pay Later’ Installment Plan Worth It?
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) With the boom of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) retail financing, the preference for no-interest installment plans has prompted popular payment apps like PayPal to launch…