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Online shopping is not just for targeted buys. It's for finding new favorites too.

How we discover new products is changing — thanks to online shopping

May 12, 2019 at 11:33 p.m.

Remember those days of going to brick-and-mortar stores to buy one item, but coming home with a few other items you didn’t know you needed but had to have? That...

Apps can help you find promo codes and automatically apply the best one for your purchase.

Where to find hidden discounts: Check out apps, browser extensions or just ask

December 14, 2018 at 8:02 p.m.

You may consider yourself a savvy shopper when you search the Web for free shipping promo codes or a few bucks off an online purchase, but there are a host...

Shopping websites often list discounts for seniors, so it's worth it for anyone 55 and older to investigate what's available.

Ways for seniors — even those as young as 55 — to save money

December 14, 2018 at 7:29 p.m.

Senior citizens can make their golden years shine even more by taking advantage of the many discounts offered by retailers. For years, it was mainly restaurants that offered seniors discounts,...

Home experts weigh in on the top 3 ways to battle the snow

December 17, 2018 at 11:15 p.m.

Every winter, it’s a fight between you and Jack Frost, but he doesn’t have to win. Homeowners need three key items to attack the snow: de-icers, an ergonomic shovel and,...

New apps may help you keep your New Year's resolutions.

Apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions

December 17, 2018 at 10:59 p.m.

Making New Year’s resolutions is as old as time. Making New Year’s resolutions and using technology to help you create new habits, well, that’s much more modern. We combined traditional...

If you have a return, check the store's website so you understand the policy ahead of time.

Everything you wanted to know about holiday returns

December 17, 2018 at 10:52 p.m.

Was the holiday gift you received the wrong size, or just not what you hoped for? The good news is you have extra time to return that ill-fitting sweater or...

A November 2017 study showed the average consumer spent $38 more than the value on their gift card.

Got a gift card this holiday? Here’s how to spend it wisely

December 17, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

Chances are, you just received a gift card as a holiday present. Before rushing to spend it, think about how to make it work best for you. As it turns...

If you don't maintain heat in your home and there's a broken pipe, the insurance company might not cover the claim.

Winter damage claims that insurance might not cover

December 17, 2018 at 7:04 p.m.

Winter storms can bring havoc to homes, with heavy snows or deep freezes causing damage to roofs, furnace malfunctions or burst water pipes. These mishaps should be covered by your...

Celebrity stylist Brad Goreski says to focus on wardrobe building blocks, like coats or dresses, when sale shopping.

4 pro tips for sale shopping

May 12, 2019 at 11:31 p.m.

Have you always coveted a designer dress or suit, but can’t justify paying full price? Neither can many fashion stylists when they buy for themselves. They use sales to pick...

If you're going to give a gift card in lieu of cash, optimally you'd put the same amount of money on a gift card as you would cash.

Guide to holiday tipping

December 17, 2018 at 6:02 p.m.

It’s the season of giving, and that means thinking about tips for the service providers who make your life easier. But considering we use services more than ever before, who...

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