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This Wi-Fi extender is a third off the regular price right now

Clint Davis | March 25, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Access to a reliable internet connection has become as important in recent years as access to running …

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Pfizer recalls 3 blood pressure medications for cancer risk

Newsy | March 23, 2022

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here: https://bit.ly/3pg9eur Pfizer is recalling three blood pressure medications over an impurity that could cause cancer. The recall involves the drug Accuretic and two authorized …

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These peel-and-stick floor tiles are 10% off right now

Kaitlin Gates | March 23, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve been considering replacing flooring in your home, Amazon is currently offering 10% off a popular …

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Target’s Cat & Jack kids’ clothing is on sale as low as $3 an item

Clint Davis | March 22, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Target has a sale going on right now that will help every family looking for new kids’ …

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Pancake and waffle mix recalled for contamination with pieces of cable

Scripps National Desk | March 21, 2022

A pancake and waffle mix sold by Walmart is under recall. Continental Mills makes Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix. Cable fragments were found in a “limited amount of product,” the FDA says on its website. FDA, CNN Newsource The recalled products include the following information on the packaging: UPC 078742370828 Lot code KX2063 …

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Does buying in bulk really save money?

John Matarese | March 21, 2022

Buy more now and save more later. It seems like a good idea, which explains why Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale are so popular. Millions of American shoppers, like Tracy Reese, like to buy in bulk to fight inflation, which is currently running close to 10% a year. She says she comparison-shops and ends …

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Here’s how to get $5 off at Panera in March

Tricia Goss | March 21, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If a savory breakfast sandwich and coffee drink would start your day right or a satisfying sandwich …

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Landlords are hiking rent by as much as 30%

John Matarese | March 19, 2022

Soaring home prices may get all the attention right now, but rent is rising to unheard-of levels this year for many people who don’t own homes. Nurses’ aide Diamond Trimble just received a letter from her landlord informing her that her rent is about to go up from $650 to $1,035 — more than 30% …

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Airborne Gummies immunity supplements recalled for packaging issue

Newsy | March 18, 2022

Nearly 4 million bottles of Airborne Gummies, an immunity supplement, are being recalled because people could get hurt when opening the containers for the first time. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there have been 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off due to pressure buildup. As a result, 18 people reported being injured. Consumers …

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Amazon completes deal to acquire MGM Studios

Tricia Goss | March 18, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.After submitting more than 3 million documents to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of an …

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Walmart plans to hire 50,000 new employees by the end of April

Newsy | March 17, 2022

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here: https://bit.ly/3pg9eur Walmart on March 16 announced plans to hire about 50,000 more employees nationwide by the end of April. The majority of those workers …

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Grab a free frozen treat from Dairy Queen on Free Cone Day

Kaitlin Gates | March 17, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Dairy Queen is welcoming the start of spring in the best possible way: by handing out free …

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Bath & Body Works sale has lowest prices of the season on 3-wick candles

Kaitlin Gates | March 16, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re looking to freshen up your home with new scents for spring, Bath & Body Works …

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Your kids can bowl free all summer long

Tricia Goss | March 15, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Keeping kids active and entertained over summer break can be challenging and expensive. But if you live …

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How to get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut for St. Patrick’s Day

Kaitlin Gates | March 11, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Krispy Kreme is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by not only bringing back its green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, …

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How to invest in cryptocurrency

Newsy | March 11, 2022

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here: https://bit.ly/3pg9eur Government agencies are now tasked with evaluating the risks and the benefits of cryptocurrency, per President Biden’s new executive order. The order, which …

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Wedding costs are soaring—Here’s what to expect in 2022

John Matarese | March 10, 2022

Those planning an upcoming wedding are planning for the biggest day of their lives. But couples-to-be, their families and guests could face serious sticker shock this year, as inflation hits the wedding industry. Consultants are trying to find affordable dresses for nervous couples at bridal shops everywhere, stunned by recent price hikes. Bride-to-be Madison Cox …

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Free Fishing Weekend 2022: When you can fish for free in every state

Kaitlin Gates | March 10, 2022

If you’ve ever considered taking up fishing as a pastime but would rather try it out before getting a license, you won’t want to miss this year’s free fishing weekends. Free fishing weekend happens every year around the country on different dates, depending on the state in which you live. On free fishing weekend, you …

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Tax breaks you might accidentally overlook this year

John Matarese | March 10, 2022

The rush is on at Liberty Tax and other tax preparers right now. Customers like Alex Trejo — who just started his own small business — are trying to find all the tax breaks they can. “I’ve got to figure out what am I going to do now, how much do I have to pay …

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Apple announces new affordable iPhone SE and iPad

Tricia Goss | March 9, 2022

At Apple’s first product event for 2022, the company introduced a handful of new items and special prices. In an hour-long Peek Performance event on March 8, Apple announced a slate of new products and other upgrades, including a new, faster chip, a new monitor that has an iPhone CPU inside and an operating system …

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Cruiser bikes are just $75 at Walmart right now (regularly $168)

Brittany Anas | March 9, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Just in time for spring, Walmart has marked down the price on a super cute beach cruiser …

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Billionaire GameStop investor sends Bed Bath & Beyond stock soaring

Brittany Anas | March 8, 2022

The billionaire investor who revealed a 10% stake in GameStop last year, helping set into motion one of the strangest stock frenzies Wall Street has ever witnessed, is now looking to shake things again with another popular — but totally different — retailer. Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. rose earlier this week by …

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Buy now, pay later: Money saver or money trap?

John Matarese | March 8, 2022

The term “buy now pay later” is common in retail these days. It’s a new and improved version of store installment plans (without the high interest rates) or layaway (where Mom had to stop by the store with cash every two weeks). But is it really a good option for people to buy things they …

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How to save on gas as prices skyrocket

John Matarese | March 5, 2022

With gas prices on the rise, and at more than $4 a gallon in some parts of the country, drivers are all looking for ways to save cash at the pump. Among them, Greg Rottbart, who can’t believe what it cost to just top off his gas tank. “I just paid $44,” he said, of …

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What to do if you get a surprise bill for COVID vaccines or at-home test kits

John Matarese | March 4, 2022

The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars on COVID-19 vaccines and at-home test kits. So why are some people being charged for the shots they got last year? Matt Kunkle is a graphics designer who got the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine almost a year ago. “I got the COVID vaccine when it was first available …

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Paramount Plus has a new subscription offer: $1 per month for first 3 months

Kaitlin Gates | March 3, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Paramount Plus is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a deal for anyone who hasn’t checked out the …

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All of Bath & Body Works’ new Easter items are under $30

Kaitlin Gates | March 3, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Bath & Body Works is gearing up for spring with its biggest Easter collection yet. The collection …

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Fitbit recalling 1 million smartwatches due to burn hazard

WXYZ News | March 2, 2022

Fitbit is recalling about 1 million Ionic Smartwatches due to a burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on March 2. According to the CPSC, there are four different models that are recalled. The watches were sold in slate blue/burnt orange, charcoal/smoke gray, blue gray/silver gray and a special addition with Adidas in …

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Abbott expands baby formula recall following child’s death

The Denver Channel | March 2, 2022

Abbott Nutrition has expanded its baby formula recall after reports of an infant’s death. The Food and Drug Administration announced in an update on Feb. 28 that the recall had been expanded to include one lot of Similac PM 60/40. On Feb. 17, Abbott initially recalled certain Alimentum, Similac and EleCare baby formulas made at its Sturgis, …

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Frontier Airlines’ new routes just started

KOAA | March 2, 2022

American low-cost carrier Frontier just began flying around 18 new routes that the airline announced last year. Frontier said that it would be offering three new routes to Cancun, Mexico, from Hartford, Connecticut, Buffalo, New York, and Providence, Rhode Island. Those routes started Feb. 17 with Hartford, then Feb. 18 for Buffalo and Feb. 19 …

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Get $5 off a $10 Starbucks purchase with PayPal

Kaitlin Gates | March 1, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.PayPal is offering a very limited-time deal that will save you some cash on your next Starbucks …

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AmazonBasics lightning charging cables available for $2.99 for Prime members

Kaitlin Gates | March 1, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.In need of a new charging cable? If you’re an Amazon Prime member, there’s a deal on …

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Target raising hourly wage to $24 for some workers

WXYZ News | March 1, 2022

Target is set to raise its hourly wage to $24 an hour. In a press release, the retailer said they plan to implement a new starting wage range from $15 to $24, which will apply to hourly team members working in Target stores, supply chain facilities and headquarters locations. The company added that the exact hourly …

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Applebee’s has new St. Patrick’s Day-themed cocktails for $5

Kaitlin Gates | February 22, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Applebee’s is kicking off St. Patrick’s Day early this year, adding two new $5 cocktails to the …

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Family Dollar closes 404 stores and issues recalls following rat infestation

Kathleen St. John | February 22, 2022

Discount retailer Family Dollar is temporarily closing more than 400 of its stores after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report described a company warehouse littered with rodents and their feces. The report, released Friday, detailed a grisly scene: More than 1,000 dead rats, along with droppings, urine and dead birds, scattered throughout a Family …

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Get a free full-size sample of Vicks PureZzzs Kidz Melatonin Gummies

Tricia Goss | February 22, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you are a parent who happens to be a member of P&G Good Everyday, you might …

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Prices on store-brand items are on the rise

John Matarese | February 21, 2022

Major brands from P&G to Kellogg’s to Kraft-Heinz have recently announced price hikes. But what about store brands, those inexpensive alternatives? Some of those items are going up in price too. That’s unfortunate for shoppers like Mary Jackson, who turn to store, or “house,” brands to save money. “They’re running out of all the generic …

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3G service is ending, cutting off millions of cell phones

John Matarese | February 18, 2022

Cell phone carriers will be dropping 3G service sooner than many people may realize. AT&T will begin shutting down its 3G service on Feb. 22 — the first carrier to end the service. Michelle Jones says she has to find her mom a new phone because of the change. “I think she has a flip …

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Abbott infant formula recalled due to Salmonella, Cronobacter risk

WFTS | February 18, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Feb. 17 that the health agency is investigating multiple reported cases of Cronobacter and Salmonella infections that have been reported. Officials say all of the reported cases came after powdered infant formula was consumed. The formula came from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Minnesota, facility, the FDA said in …

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Miranda Lambert gave $20K to animal shelters for Valentine’s Day

Marie Rossiter | February 16, 2022

County music superstar Miranda Lambert has a lot of love in her heart for animals. For Valentine’s Day this year, she showed how much she cares by donating a whopping $20,000 to animal shelters across the U.S. Rather than just handing it off as a lump-sum donation to one organization, the Grammy winner shared the …

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How to report companies that make it hard to cancel your subscription

Tricia Goss | February 15, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It can be so easy and tempting to sign up for a free trial to a subscription …

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New members can get a Sam’s Club membership for $8 right now

Kaitlin Gates | February 14, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve been thinking of getting a Sam’s Club membership, you might not find a better deal …

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New car buyers still face long waits, high prices

John Matarese | February 14, 2022

Spring is right around the corner, and many people may be looking to upgrade to a new car, pickup or SUV. But this spring, shoppers are likely to face higher prices and longer waits than they may have expected. With shortages of new cars stretching into a second year, many shoppers like Carmen Decks may …

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How to save money on Valentine’s flowers as prices hit all-time highs

John Matarese | February 11, 2022

With inflation rates still high, it should come as no surprise that prices of Valentine’s Day flowers are up this year. In some parts of the country, long stem roses are twice the price they were last year. Anyone buying flowers this year might want to bring some extra cash. But there are some secrets …

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Inflation just had its biggest single-year jump since 1982

Kaitlin Gates | February 11, 2022

If you’ve noticed your budget isn’t stretching as far these days or that the prices of products you buy regularly are higher, you’re definitely not alone. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that prices are rising at the fastest pace in 40 years. The all-items index, which measures the average cost of …

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Amtrak has a buy one, get one free ticket offer right now

Tricia Goss | February 11, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you have any spring or summer travel plans and would enjoy taking a trip by rail, …

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Why insurance may not cover full value of older cars

John Matarese | February 9, 2022

Soaring used car prices could impact people even if they are not in the market to buy a vehicle. People driving vehicles more than 10 years old may now be under-insured. Herm Harrison has a 20-year-old Ford Crown Victoria. A few months ago, someone hit his pride and joy in the rear quarter panel. “The …

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Frontier is buying Spirit Airlines to create a major budget carrier

Tricia Goss | February 7, 2022

Frontier Airlines announced on Monday that it would purchase Spirit Airlines for $2.9 billion in cash and stock, saying that it will combine the two to create America’s most competitive low-fare airline. According to the Wall Street Journal, Frontier will own about 51.5% of the combined company once the deal closes. The merger will make …

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Avocado prices hit new highs ahead of Super Bowl demand

Marie Rossiter | February 7, 2022

Whether you plan to make your own guacamole or pick up your favorite brand of pre-made dip at the store, you might experience some sticker shock at the cash register. The price of avocados hit a record high at the beginning of February as a combination of supply and demand factors pushed the cost of …

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Phony deputies are calling people and threatening to arrest them in new scam

John Matarese | February 7, 2022

People across the country are receiving threatening calls from scammers claiming to be with their local police or sheriff’s department. Sarah Cadwallader said a man called her, identifying himself as a local sheriff’s deputy. A few hours earlier, he had left a frightening voicemail. “Mrs. Cadwallader, you have some urgent matters that need to be …

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