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Ibotta can help you earn cash back on your groceries and other in-store and online purchases as well as eating out at restaurants.Thanks to recent changes, the app is more powerful than ever. But how does it work, and is it worth the effort? Find out before you download.
Ikea is best known for its modern, budget-friendly furniture, contemporary home decor, and tantalizing Swedish food offerings. But their giant stores are intimidating. If a trip to Ikea makes you feel adrift in a sea of sofas, what you need to get you back on solid ground is a little planning.
Owning a bicycle can be a money-saver — in the long run. It comes with a significant upfront cost. A good-quality new bike can cost anywhere from $400 to upward of $15,000. But by shopping strategically, you can find the best bike for you on a budget you can afford.
Retailers use many tried-and-true methods of tricking people into spending more. And they do it because they work. But that doesn’t mean you have to fall for them. Get the inside scoop on these tricks to make you spend more money online — straight from an online business owner.
It’s easy to get stuck in the habit of overspending. But opting for one or two small changes to your spending habits each month can make a significant difference. And when you combine many simple ways to save, it can add up to massive annual savings. Start with one of these ideas.
Shopping at Target is a convenient way to enjoy a massive selection at great prices. However, if you want to take your frugality one step further, there are a number of Target hacks that can help cut down on your spending. Here are several you can try for yourself.
Looking at the price tags, you can’t help wondering what’s so special about these designer duds. Does splurging on designer brands really buy you better quality or superior style, or are you just paying for the label? The answer is more complicated than most people think.
Most Groupon products expire at some point. And most regular Groupon buyers let the occasional deal slip through their fingers. But expired unused doesn’t mean out of luck. There still may be a way to get at least some of your savings back. These tips can help.
Some buyers on peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces like Craigslist experience financial loss from getting ripped off, and a tiny but impossible-to-ignore minority suffer physical duress or harm at the hands of unscrupulous sellers. Learn how to stay safe and avoid getting ripped off on P2P marketplaces.
One way to cut home improvement costs is to shop at reuse centers and architectural salvage stores, which sell salvage and surplus home construction materials at a fraction of their retail cost. The savings can be substantial. But it’s not right for everyone.
“Refurbished” isn’t just another word for “used.” Refurbished electronics are used, returned, or unboxed devices the seller has checked for problems and fixed to run like new. But are they a good deal? As with many things, the answer is: It depends.
Ikea’s colossal showroom, friendly employees, sustainability, solutions for small spaces, and low prices are appealing to many. But some argue it doesn’t deliver on its promise of quality. However, there’s real value to be found if you know where to look. These are the best and worst buys at Ikea.
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