President Obama Changing Mt. McKinley Name Back To Denali

If You Want To Work Outside, The U.S. National Park Service Is Currently Hiring

Kate Streit  |  November 17, 2017

Are you the outdoorsy type and wish you could make a living off your love for nature? Well, today is your lucky day: The National Park Service is hiring for a variety of positions across its U.S. parks for next…

Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night Co-Sponsored By American Express

American Express Is Hiring Work-From-Home Customer Service Reps—And The Pay Starts At $15.73 Per Hour!

Augusta Statz  |  November 15, 2017

Important Update 11/19 12:15PM:  Looks like these American Express jobs are no longer available. However, some of the Jackson Hewitt jobs mentioned below are still available.  Whether you need extra money this holiday season or, you know, all year long,…

You’ll soon be able to get Wendy’s delivered to your door

Kate Streit  |  November 14, 2017

These days, more and more dining establishments are offering delivery service to compete in the modern marketplace. Now you can add fast-food chain Wendy’s to the growing list of eateries that will deliver food right to your door. Thanks to…

How the end of daylight saving time can put more money in your pocket

Kate Streit  |  November 9, 2017

Many people, myself included, dread the end of daylight saving time (DST) in the fall. The days are way shorter, which means less sunshine. In many parts of the country, it also coincides with a dip in temperatures. Sure, you…

Wal-Mart Lowers Earnings Estimate After Weak Second Quarter

Walmart Is Putting Shelf-Scanning Robots in More Than 50 U.S. Stores

Haley Otman  |  November 7, 2017

Is the shampoo shelf empty where your favorite product should be? In some Walmarts, you can now deploy a robot to figure out what's missing and where it is. 

You could win a free overnight stay at Denmark’s Lego House

Augusta Statz  |  November 7, 2017

If you believe that Lego bricks can help you build your dreams into a reality, then you’ve got just the right attitude. Airbnb and Lego have teamed up to make one lucky builder and their family’s dreams come true. For…

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Old Navy is launching a kids’ clothing subscription box

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 2, 2017

If it seems like you can pretty much get anything you want via a subscription box delivered right to your door—you're right. From health and beauty items to toys for your pets, and even more specific boxes like ones for Nickelodeon fans or lovers of all things Harry Potter, there's not much you can't subscribe to.

Walmart Reports Drop In Quarterly Profits

Walmart is throwing thousands of parties in its stores this holiday season

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  November 2, 2017

Walmart has announced they will be hosting holiday parties at over 20,000 of their Walmart Supercenter locations across the U.S., and we're all invited!

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Ford Fusions are being investigated after reports of steering wheels detaching

Kate Streit  |  November 1, 2017

If you drive a Ford Fusion or know someone who does, you should know that on Oct. 27, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety administration announced it was opening a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford Fusion vehicles over concerns the…

LuLaRoe is facing a class-action lawsuit for being a ‘pyramid scheme’

Bridget Sharkey  |  November 1, 2017

You’ve probably heard of LuLaRoe, the the popular company that allows women to sell leggings and other comfy-chic clothing to their friends and family. However, according to the plaintiffs in a new $1 billion class-action lawsuit, LuLaRoe is actually not an…

Retail Giant Sears Casts Doubt On Future Of Company

Sears is bringing back its iconic ‘Wish Book’ for the holidays

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 27, 2017

Sears has announced the return of their iconic 'Wish Book', which they previously discontinued in 2011.

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Sears will no longer sell Whirlpool appliances

Kate Streit  |  October 26, 2017

The retailer Sears used to be practically synonymous with home appliances. Now, for the first time in a century, the store will no longer be selling popular Whirlpool-brand appliances. The separation means they will also no longer carry KitchenAid, Maytag…

You can now use PayPal to send and receive money through Facebook Messenger

Kenza Moller  |  October 24, 2017

On Friday, in a move that makes money transfers easier than ever, PayPal announced that customers will now be able to use PayPal to transfer money within Facebook Messenger. By connecting their PayPal accounts to their Facebook Messenger apps, users can…

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These are the top 10 longest-lasting cars, trucks and SUVs on the market

Kate Streit  |  October 24, 2017

Some people can’t resist the allure of a new ride every couple of years, while others feel it’s far more practical to drive your car as long as you possibly can. If you’re the type of person that doesn’t mind…

Snapchat Parent Snap Begins Trading On New York Stock Exchange

These are the 5 youngest billionaires in the United States

Kate Streit  |  October 23, 2017

Forbes has recently released its annual Forbes 400 list, which highlights the 400 richest people in the United States. You know, just in case you wanted to feel bad about your measly bank account (we’re right there with you!). You…

Burger King Parent Restaurants International Acquires Popeyes For $1.8 Billion

This California Restaurant Admitted To Serving Popeyes Fried Chicken

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 20, 2017

Sure, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but that doesn’t mean restaurants should be serving food other people made and passing it off as their own, right? Yeah, probably not. But that is just what one California restaurant is…

Meet The 5 Richest American Women

Kenza Moller  |  October 19, 2017

Forbes released their list of the 400 richest Americans earlier this week, and clearly this has been a good year to be one of the richest folks in the country. Their average net worth is $6.7 billion (an increase from…

Millions Of New Cars Are Being Sold Without This Basic Feature

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 19, 2017

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.When you…

This Couple Built A Tiny A-Frame Home For Only $700

Marie Rossiter  |  October 18, 2017

It’s funny how tiny houses have become one of the biggest building trends right now. People seem to like the simplicity and look of these little homes. One Montana couple spotted plans for an A-frame tiny house and fell in…

Autumn Colours Arrive in the UK

Couple Rakes In Money Shipping Fall Foliage Across The Country

Anna Weaver  |  October 16, 2017

One couple launched ShipFoliage.com and has made a business of shipping preserved New England fall foliage across the country.

Costco Q3 Profits Rise Six Percent

Getting essentials from Costco just got easier, thanks to two new delivery options

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 12, 2017

In an effort to compete with online retailers like Amazon, Costco has announced two new grocery delivery services—a two-day service for nonperishable items and a same-day delivery for all online items, including fresh food.

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Target is testing a new drive-up service that could save you time and money

Augusta Statz  |  October 11, 2017

Target runs are great—but they can wind up being pretty pricey. Just think about all of the times you’ve gone in for detergent and come out with new candles, coffee mugs and a fall-themed welcome mat. Those purchases are fun,…

Scammers might call you from your own phone number

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 11, 2017

As soon as we get more information about scams, it seems con artists come up with even more deceptive ways to defraud people. Many scams involve someone calling you, perhaps saying your computer has a virus and they need money to fix it, or even pretending to be a loved one asking for money to be wired in an emergency. 

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Returning Items At Walmart Is About To Get A Lot Easier

Augusta Statz  |  October 9, 2017

Returning items can be a hassle, which may be why we often wind up with piles of receipts and items we’ve never even used. Though shopping online is truly a dream come true for busy people, the thought of shipping…

Cuba Poised For New Realities As Diplomatic Ties With U.S. Are Restored

It’s not just your imagination—It’s getting more expensive to go out to eat

Kate Streit  |  October 5, 2017

Going out to eat is one of life’s greatest pleasures. After a long day, who doesn’t love the idea of someone else doing the cooking and cleaning? But whether it’s your favorite go-to neighborhood joint or a the new trendy restaurant everyone’s…

Science makes a strong case for the 3-hour workday

Kate Streit  |  September 28, 2017

Are you still grinding away at a 9-to-5 job? That may soon be an indication that your company is behind the times. From work-at-home situations to flexible schedules to the “gig economy,” more and more workers and employers are embracing…

Wal-Mart Announces Its Increasing Wages

Walmart Wants To Deliver Your Groceries Straight To Your Fridge—Even When You’re Not Home

Augusta Statz  |  September 27, 2017

There’s no arguing that a grocery delivery service would make shopping for groceries much less of a chore. And with the service that Walmart is testing out, you’d be able to get your full list of items delivered right to…

Europe Basks in Continuing Summer Heatwave

This city is fining tourists $590 for ‘bad behavior’

Brittany Anas  |  September 27, 2017

There’s no shortage of tales about “tourists behaving badly.” Take, for instance, the drunken travelers who stole a circus llama in Bordeaux and traveled around on the city’s tram system with with the animal in tow. Or, how about the…

Amazon May Soon Deliver Chipotle And Your Other Faves Right To Your Door

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 25, 2017

Forget pizza delivery for callout. Amazon plans to partner with major restaurants around the country to bring customers' favorite meals to their doors.

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This Work-From-Home Scam Is Using Names You Trust To Lure You In

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 22, 2017

A new scam is targeting those looking to work from home by using names you trust to lure you in. How can you avoid becoming a victim to these crooks.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be from Equifax, it’s a scam

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  September 20, 2017

You’ve no doubt heard by now about the Equifax data breach. The cyber attack resulted in hackers gaining access to the sensitive financial information of around 143 million people, enabling criminals to open up fraudulent accounts and steal unsuspecting consumers’…

Toys 'R' Us Files For Bankruptcy

What you need to know about the Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy

Kate Streit  |  September 20, 2017

We have some sad news for toy enthusiasts everywhere. Just as the retail industry begins ramping up for the forthcoming holiday season, Toys “R” Us has filed for bankruptcy protection. The news comes on the heels of the toy store…

T.J. Maxx Launched A Bridal Shop That Will Help You Save On Your Big Day

Augusta Statz  |  September 19, 2017

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…

LuLaRoe Changed Its Return Policy And People Are Not Happy

Augusta Statz  |  September 18, 2017

LuLaRoe is a multi-level marketing company best known for its leggings. Anyone can sign up to sell LuLaRoe, and once you do, you’re considered a consultant for the company. You purchase and receive inventory to sell, and you’re essentially operating…

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Why Stores Like Ross And T.J. Maxx Are Thriving When Other Chains Are Closing Stores

Augusta Statz  |  September 15, 2017

Department stores such as Sears and JCPenney are closing many of their locations due to online competition from retailers such as Amazon, and yet—even in this digital age, some department stores are thriving. Ross and T.J. Maxx are some of…

Extreme couponer uses her skills to help hurricane victims

Winona Dimeo-Ediger  |  September 13, 2017

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.Like many…

5 simple steps you can take to protect your identity and your credit after the Equifax breach

Marie Rossiter  |  September 12, 2017

The Equifax credit reporting agency meant to help protect Americans' credit reports suffered its own security breach. How can we protect ourselves?

Target Corp. Reported A 4 percent increase in second-quarter profits

Target Is Lowering Prices On Thousands Of Items

Augusta Statz  |  September 11, 2017

You may have thought (like the rest of us) that Target couldn’t get much better after announcing its own exclusive $5 wine brand, but you were mistaken. Target just announced the store is lowering prices on thousands of items you…

Big Three Automakers Launch Employee Discount Programs For Consumers

What the recent hurricanes could mean for car prices

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 8, 2017

Hundreds of thousands of cars have been damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey and the floods in the Houston area. Some sources estimate 500,000 vehicles have been damaged, while others say closer to 1 million cars have been destroyed as a result of…

How To Find Out If You’re Affected By The Equifax Data Breach

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 8, 2017

There’s a chance you’ve never used Equifax, or even heard of it, but that doesn’t mean you’re safe from the latest data breach. The major consumer credit reporting agency was hacked recently and cyber criminals accessed sensitive information—like names, social…

These are the top 10 things people hate spending money on while on vacation

Sarah Kuta  |  August 31, 2017

We can all agree: Vacations are the best. But you know what’s the worst? Looking at your credit card statement after vacation. Oof. Of course, most of us are getting paid while we’re on vacation (hello, PTO!) but vacation spending…

Spurred By Rising Prices, Phoenix Undergoes A New Housing Boom

How much construction workers get paid in every state

Brittany Anas  |  August 31, 2017

The construction industry’s message: “We’re hiring.” In fact, there are 225,000 construction job openings, according to the most recent statistics released by the Bureau of Labor from July 2017. After the Great Recession, residential construction rebounded and home builders and…

This map shows the largest tech company in every state

Haley Otman  |  August 31, 2017

Business Insider recently mapped out the highest-earning tech company in each state. What's the largest tech company in yours?

You may soon have to pay a fee to pick up or drop off people at this airport

Kate Streit  |  August 29, 2017

If you can convince someone to drop you off or pick you up at the airport, you know you have a good friend. It’s one of the biggest favors a pal can do for you—removing the hassle of what to…

Amazon Unveils Its First Smartphone

Look Out For An Email Scam Targeting Amazon Prime Customers

Augusta Statz  |  August 29, 2017

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 pays…

iPhone 6 Becomes Available In Australia

The newest iPhone is expected to come with a super high price tag

Augusta Statz  |  August 28, 2017

The 10th anniversary of Apple’s iPhone is coming up in just a few weeks, and rumors about what the anniversary will bring about for the company and its customers are running wild. Apple will reportedly unveil its latest iPhone 8,…

Grand Opening Of Amazon Fulfillment Center Features State Of The Art Technology

Scammers are infiltrating Amazon—Here are the red flags to watch out for

Kate Streit  |  August 25, 2017

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After Target Lowers Sales Forecast, Shares Plummet

The future of shopping? Sneak a peek at Target’s new store design

Marie Rossiter  |  August 25, 2017

Target has its eye on the future and the company showed off its plans by unveiling a new store redesign in Minneapolis this week.

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