For our monthly grocery shopping, we set aside $300, which works out to about $75 each week for two adults. Living in southern California, we’re fortunate to have access to a variety of affordable fresh produce from local farms. Still, for the past few months, we’ve noticed that we’re consistently going over this budget, sometimes …
The National Retail Federation released a survey over the weekend showing that Thanksgiving weekend spending went up by 9.1% compared to the previous year, covering both in-store and online shopping. About 226 million people hit the stores during “Black Friday” weekend, which is an increase from the 212 million shoppers the year before. This shopping …
Black Friday has turned into a big event in many places, with stores opening early on Thanksgiving to welcome eager shoppers excited for big discounts. While some deals are truly great, others are cleverly designed to grab your attention and encourage you to spend more. So, how can you tell the good deals from the …
If you’re thinking about putting together a budget-friendly Halloween costume for an office party or need some ideas for your kids, it’s not as hard as it seems. Here’s how you can get inspired for an inexpensive Halloween outfit this year: DIY Costume Ideas: Going the do-it-yourself route is a great option if you’re trying …
Black Friday is famous for its massive discounts, but it’s not the only chance to grab great deals. My experience with this shopping day started with waking up at dawn each year, ready to dive into the excitement of long lines and big bargains. However, in recent years, I’ve found joy in a more relaxed …
A recent survey by Pricegrabber found that 82% of online shoppers plan to use shopping apps for their holiday gift buying this year. But with so many apps out there, it can be tricky to find the ones that actually help you save money instead of just taking up space on your phone. To help …
Keurig’s new Kold machine, meant for making soda at home, hasn’t been a hit with customers. The company has put a whopping $100 million into this soda-making gadget this year, likely aiming to give their business a boost. Unfortunately, the first reviews aren’t very encouraging. As the latest version arrives in stores, some early users …
The FBI has warned about a rise in gift card fraud. They noted that the secondary market, where people exchange unwanted gift cards for cash or buy them at a discount, has seen a spike in scams. Many of these scams happen on auction websites and affect both buyers and sellers. In one common scam, …
After being longtime Amazon shoppers, my partner and I finally gave in and signed up for Amazon Prime last fall. It costs $119 a year, or about $12.99 a month, and comes with a bunch of perks like free two-day shipping, endless streaming on Prime Instant Video, and borrowing from the Kindle Lending Library. Before …
If you haven’t noticed the back-to-school sales by now, you might be missing out on some great deals. Starting in July and really picking up in August, these sales are everywhere. If you have kids, you’re probably already grabbing binders, notebooks, backpacks, and other school essentials. Even if you don’t have kids, these sales offer …