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Ibotta is a dominant shopping rewards program that helps customers earn cash-back rewards and save money on groceries and common household products. But it’s not the only game in town. Here are eight other apps worth considering.
Almost everything is negotiable. Of course, you can haggle over your car and home prices. But you can also negotiate better deals with your employer, utility providers, cell phone carrier, hotel and Airbnb bookings, and medical bills. Learn how to negotiate better deals on everything to get the most value possible.
The silver bells of the holiday season certainly take their toll on your wallet. In a November 2019 Gallup poll, Americans said they expected to spend an average of $942 on holiday gifts. A record-breaking 37% of respondents said they would spend $1,000 or more. And the spending doesn’t stop with gifts. The holidays come
In a fiercely competitive and fragmented retail environment, just about everything is on sale somewhere all the time. Hundreds of websites and apps exist solely to connect bargain-hunting shoppers with opportunities to save. Here’s our list of some of the most popular, reliable, and reputable.
Customer loyalty programs give you rewards on nearly everything you buy at certain stores, including discounts and points tradable for free stuff. Find out which loyalty programs get high reviews and how to make them work for you.
Mobile contactless payment systems have popped up everywhere, allowing shoppers to securely pay for in-store purchases with a simple wave or tap of a smart device. We explore how these systems work, how secure they are, and what the benefits are of using them.
In some neighborhoods, you don’t dare order a package if you aren’t 100% sure you can be home when it arrives. “Porch pirates” can descend within hours or even minutes to snatch it off your doorstep. Fortunately, there are several ways to stop them from stealing your stuff.
There was a time when “bargain hunting” meant physically beelining to a store’s clearance rack, visiting thrift shops, or spending weekends on the local garage sale circuit. Those days are long gone, and Groupon deserves a disproportionate share of the credit. Groupon debuted in the late 2000s. Its original iteration was a social coupon clearinghouse
Amazon Prime subscribers have access to many exclusive perks, including fast, free shipping and a dedicated credit card. Amazon Prime Pantry is one of the less-known benefits of being a Prime member, but it can be an exceptionally useful one for many shoppers. Read on to see if the service is a good fit for you.
The Internet has completely changed the way we shop. A 2016 survey by UPS found that just over half of all purchases in the U.S. are now made online rather than in stores. Internet shopping offers convenience, a wider selection, and a chance to compare products and prices easily across different retailers. And, because online
There’s a lot to be said for shopping online. The Internet is basically the biggest shopping mall the world has ever seen, with every product you could ever imagine available for sale – and it’s open round the clock. You can compare prices easily, search for coupon codes, and have your purchases delivered straight to
If you’ve ever purchased a new car, you’ve probably come across “true cost to own” calculators, such as this one at Edmunds. These tools help you figure out how much the car will cost you to buy and keep over several years. They factor in costs like gas, maintenance, repairs, insurance, and depreciation – the
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