Category: Shopping

How can one cashmere sweater cost $50 and another $5,000 when both tags say it’s “100% cashmere”? There is a reason for this, and it […]

Have you ever opened a package and found that the sturdy and beautiful item you ordered is the thickness of tissue paper or much larger […]

Have you ever wished you could browse your local Goodwill without actually going to your local Goodwill? Great news: you can. (Sort of.) Earlier this […]

When it comes to selling used items online, there is no shortage of options. From Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor to classics like Craigslist and eBay […]

Of all the purchases we make, very few are negotiable for a better price, and most of them are at flea markets, antique shows, and […]

If you use Uber or Uber Eats frequently and are an Uber Rewards member, you should plan to use your remaining points and benefits over […]

There is no greater harbinger of the end of summer than the resumption of school supplies sales. And while your feelings about this annual calendar […]

Are you aware of the glory and splendor of open deals? Those items that, when the customer returns them in near-perfect condition, retailers can’t put […]

2022 has been a tough year for the average consumer’s wallet. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the US has experienced an 8.3% […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for April 2022 shows a 0.3% month-on-month increase in commodity prices, bringing all commodities up to a […]

This time of year, yard sales and flea markets are in full swing. Not only do they offer the opportunity to pick up a lot […]

As inflation continues to skyrocket, even people who once floated through grocers and general stores without paying much attention to things like “unit cost” and […]

If you’re looking for an online version of a yard sale, chances are Facebook Marketplace has been your hub in recent years. But the competition […]

Buying stuff can be fun, but the capitalist assumption of branding also makes it pretty stressful. Our stores and online platforms are filled with brands […]

I love knitting, sewing and doing different crafts. So for a long time I was a big fan of the Jo-Ann flyers that came in […]

Due to labor shortages, current supply chain issues, devastating winter weather, and various reviews , you may have found that some of your popular products […]

For a while, I refrained from getting an Amazon Prime membership. Imagining myself a prodigy planning ahead, I didn’t see the need to pay $100 […]

With widespread shipping issues and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic (again), the 2021 holiday shopping season was not without its challenges. Online retailers have […]

Traditionally, retail stores can get big discounts on items left over from the holiday shopping season about a week after Christmas. Stores were eager to […]

It’s that time of year again – the search results are full of articles like “X Best Gift Ideas for Y”. And it looks like […]

Given that this is one of the few things that is not impacted by supply chain issues, you might want to consider gifting friends and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic prevailed last winter and also at the end of the 2019 season. This meant that many people spent a lot of time […]

A recent study found that 50% of people with flexible expense accounts (FSA) do not have a clear understanding of the details of what is […]

A recent study found that people spend an average of $ 276 a month on impulse purchases, and that most people love what they buy. […]

You don’t have to wait for Black Friday to get the best deal – and this year in particular, you might not want to wait […]

What’s in a brand name? Wouldn’t a product by any other name taste so sweet, salty, or rich in mayonnaise? Last week, inspired by my […]

I am not a pensioner, although I am fastidious, I do not like noisy restaurants and sometimes grumble when I get out of my chairs. […]

Although car rental prices have dropped slightly since the summer, we have not yet made our way out of the woods. Last month, the rates […]

Is your closet chock full of things you no longer wear? Maybe your shelves are overflowing with knick-knacks that seemed like a good idea at […]

Even years later, as a world-weary adult, I can vividly remember the thrill of getting a full-size chocolate bar as a Halloween treat. The households […]

Further proof that nature heals: The Taco Bell breakfast menu has returned to most restaurants after it was phased out for most of the pandemic. […]

It appears that people using ad-streaming TV support are split in half – 49% of subscribers said they were “very happy” with it in a […]