Shopping
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How To Hide Purchases on Amazon
Sharing an Amazon account makes sense when there’s more than one of you in a household, but it can be annoying as well. What if you’re buying birthday and holiday presents? What if you don’t want your partner to question…
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Nissan Recalls 800,000 SUVs for Defective Keys That Can Turn Engines Off
Nissan has recalled 809,000 compact SUVs in the United States and Canada. The vehicles have a nasty little glitch — they can shut off for no reason while driving. In the U.S. the recall covers more than 712,000 Rogue S…
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Are Costco Sofas Worth It?
You probably already know Costco is a winner for scoring a bargain, from prepared meals that’ll feed the whole family to affordable dog food. But is the furniture a deal, too? I recently decided to take the plunge and order…
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The Trader Joe’s Dog Treats My Picky Dog Liked — and the Ones He Didn’t
Trader Joe’s isn’t just a good place to buy irresistible human snacks. It’s also a destination for uniquely-flavored dog treats inspired by dog owners’ meals. As the owner of a very picky standard poodle who will turn up his snout at nearly…
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Walmart Candles Recalled After Fire, Shattered Jars
Still have some fall candles lingering around the house? You’d better double-check to see if any are from Walmart, because more than 1.2 million Mainstays candles have been recalled for being a fire hazard. There have been a dozen reports…
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Would You Eat Fake Salmon Even if It’s Cheaper?
Fake salmon may soon be coming to a restaurant near you — if you’re willing to eat it. New School Foods is launching plant-based salmon sold in whole, raw pieces unlike most of the burger patties and nuggets flooding the plant-based…
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at Home? Red Lobster Unveils a Cheaper Way to Enjoy Its Menu Favorites
Red Lobster fans who have been silencing their cravings to save money by avoiding takeout or dining out can now satisfy their taste buds with cheaper alternatives from the grocery…
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Wondering Where the Priciest Eggs Are? A Map Tracks the Cost at Walmart Stores Across the US
Egg prices continue to crack household budgets, and many shoppers have become accustomed to the run-up in prices. Shoppers might take some solace in knowing that they could be paying…
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Shoppers Are Fed Up With Locked Cases Meant To Deter Shoplifters
Though expensive technology products and jewelry have been under lock and key at stores for years, many retailers have started to lock up everything from laundry soap to deodorant in…
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Walmart Pledges To Keep Prices for Its Own Products Low, Recession Be Damned
Is there a recession coming? Who cares! That’s the verdict, more or less, of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. The head of the nation’s largest retailer told CNBC he wants to…
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Consumers Have $21 Billion Lying Unspent in Gift Cards
If you have an unused gift card sitting in your wallet, you’re not alone. Almost two-thirds of U.S. consumers have an unused gift card, and at least half of them…
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Lastest Mercedes E-Class Offers Drivers What They Never Asked For: Built-In TikTok
Have you ever arrived at your destination, put your car in park, and gotten the sudden, uncontrollable urge to watch a TikTok video or play a round of Angry Birds?…
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2 Million Air Fryers Sold at Amazon and Other Stores Recalled — Is Yours One of Them?
Home appliance brand Cosori has issued a colossal recall of one of the most beloved kitchen gadgets: air fryers. The recall — which includes some 2 million air fryers sold…
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Costco, Walmart, or Target: Redditors Name Their Favorite Store for Prescription Eyeglasses
There are countless ways to buy eyeglasses these days. Some people order online at sites like Zenni, but first time buyers or those who want to check out glasses in…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Homes on the Market
Celebrity real estate is a world unto itself, one of seven- to eight-figure properties that are either homes to the stars or investment opportunities that appreciate with time. These are…
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7 Things Americans Waste Their Money On, According to Thrifty Redditors
If we look at metrics like food waste, energy use, or consumer spending, it’s clear that American culture is a culture of excess. But Redditors on r/Frugal buck that trend, in…
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10 Cheap Ways To Block Your Neighbor’s View
Love thy neighbor — except when you want some privacy at home. Fences can be a fortune to install, and may not even be allowed where you live. So what…
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I Made TikTok’s Viral Lasagna Soup — Here’s How to Make It for Less
Lasagna soup is the latest recipe to go viral on TikTok — thanks in part to a celebrity endorsement. While the dish is rich and comforting, I learned by cooking…
