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This cheese board set is perfect for parties—and it’s on sale right now on Amazon

Marie Rossiter | June 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.Pulling together the perfect charcuterie board doesn’t start with the meat, cheese, and fresh fruits. To create …

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This man’s stolen license plate racked up over $1,000 in violations

John Matarese | June 22, 2022

Imagine being fined for traffic violations, all while your car is sitting in a junkyard. How could that happen? One man learned the hard way, and found out it’s what can happen if you don’t save your license plates, or if they are ever stolen. Lee Oursler now dreads opening his mailbox, because every few …

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Husband-and-wife gas station owners drop prices to help community

ABC 15 | June 21, 2022

A husband and wife run the C K Food Mart at the corner of 20th Street and Osborn in Phoenix. It has become a popular pit stop for locals and out-of-towners because of the gas prices. “Whoever comes here to visit, they come to our store to see us because they say, we are reading …

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Carpooling is back as gas prices skyrocket

John Matarese | June 21, 2022

As many of us started returning to the office this year, gas prices started soaring. And now that daily commute is becoming very expensive for many workers. Some drivers are taking a new spin on an old solution: joining carpools and vanpools. You — or your parents — might remember gas lines from the 1970s, …

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

Kaitlin Gates | June 20, 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 a Sam’s Club membership so you can shop in bulk, now is the …

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Earn cash back on gas and groceries with this app

Tricia Goss | June 17, 2022

In May, inflation in the U.S. reached its highest level since 1981. Although experts hope the current situation won’t last, high gas and food prices are causing consumers to cut back in other areas. Most Americans are looking for ways to save more. However, some ways to cut costs are easier than others. For instance, …

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This 2-person patio swing is just $99 at Aldi

Kaitlin Gates | June 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.If you’re giving your patio a makeover for the summer or just looking for a new ways …

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Amazon Prime members can get a free $10 credit

Kaitlin Gates | June 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.Amazon is giving Prime members all the deals right now, offering up early Prime Day deals as …

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20 ways to cut expenses quickly amid recession fears

Tricia Goss | June 16, 2022

Americans are struggling with rent hikes, increased housing costs, staggering gas prices and overall record inflation. Many people fear another recession. Whether a recession is on its way or the economy will bounce back sooner rather than later remains to be seen. However, there are many steps you can take to begin cutting costs right …

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You’ll want to stock up on crafting tools and materials at Joann’s Fourth of July sale

Kaitlin Gates | June 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.If your craft closet is in need of a restock or you’re looking ahead to some homemade …

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Popeyes is selling chicken for just 59 cents right now—here’s how to get the deal

Tricia Goss | June 13, 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.On June 12, 1972, Alvin C. Copeland Sr. opened a restaurant called Chicken on the Run in the …

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Father’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the bank

John Matarese | June 10, 2022

It’s a Father’s Day dilemma every year: What to buy for Dad? Kathy Hickey was buying plants for her husband’s vegetable garden. “Of course, he’ll have to plant them,” she said. “And water them.” As long as he doesn’t mind a little work, that’s fine. But what if you want a traditional gift and worry …

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Pest company offering $2,000 to release cockroaches in your home

Tricia Goss | June 10, 2022

What would you do with an extra $2,000? Perhaps you would take a trip, pay off debts, invest it or use it on necessities like gas and groceries. Now, what would you do for an extra two grand? If you would allow someone to release dozens of creepy, crawly, hard-to-kill insects into your home, a …

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Bath & Body Works Summer Semi-Annual Sale starts this weekend

Kaitlin Gates | June 10, 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’ Summer Semi-Annual Sale is returning this weekend, so get ready to stock up …

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Scooby-Doo's Mystery Machine van is shown on Airbnb.

You can sleep in Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine for $20 on Airbnb

Marie Rossiter | June 9, 2022

Zoinks! If you ever wished you could get inside the iconic Mystery Machine van used by Scooby-Doo and his cartoon pals, you’re going to want to open Airbnb in mid-June! Starting on June 16, wannabe mystery solvers can book a one-night stay in the Mystery Machine that was actually used in the live-action “Scooby-Doo” movies …

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Southwest Airlines giving 40% discount on fall flights

ABC 15 | June 8, 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.Southwest Airlines is offering 40% off on fall flights. The discount is for flights between Aug. 16 …

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New Sam’s Club ready-to-drink margarita pack pours 25 margaritas for just $30

Kaitlin Gates | June 8, 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 beginning to plan summer parties, Sam’s Club’s latest ready-to-drink margarita pack deserves a spot at …

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Jif peanut butter recall expands to include candy and snacks

Marie Rossiter | June 8, 2022

The Jif peanut butter recall issued in late May prompted by an investigation into a salmonella outbreak has widened to include various products made with the affected product. On May 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Jif’s creamy, crunch, natural and reduced-fat peanut butter products. This recall focused …

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Shoppers are getting scammed by fake ads on Facebook Marketplace

John Matarese | June 7, 2022

Social media sites are filled with ads, luring us with great deals on clothing, electronics and outdoor items. But too often, those ads turn out to be fake, and the great deals turn out to be scams to take your money. Mark and Kathy Fisher were looking for a new patio set for their summer …

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Nespresso coffee and espresso maker on Amazon

Beloved Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso maker is on sale on Amazon right now

Tricia Goss | June 6, 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.The Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe is a versatile automatic coffeemaker. You can use it to make standard …

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Mercedes vehicles recalled for faulty brakes

Mercedes recalling almost 1 million vehicles for faulty brakes

Kaitlin Gates | June 6, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles worldwide due to concerns over reduced brake performance or brake failure. The recall includes 292,287 vehicles sold in the U.S. (and around 700,000 elsewhere around the world) from model years 2006-2012. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall states that only certain ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class vehicles are …

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Refrigerators recalled for ice-maker hazard

Electrolux and Frigidaire refrigerators recalled due to ice-maker choking hazard

Tricia Goss | June 6, 2022

Owners of Electrolux and Frigidaire refrigerators are urged to check the model and serial numbers of their appliances. Electrolux, which also owns Frigidaire, has announced a voluntary recall of ice makers in specific models. Why Are Ice Makers Being Recalled? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the ice level detector arm in the …

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Summer road trip sticker shock: How to keep costs down

John Matarese | June 6, 2022

For the past two years, many people saved money by taking road trips instead of paying for airfares and rental cars. But, with gas now averaging almost $5 a gallon, and hotel prices sharply higher, those classic American road trips are not the great deal they used to be. Doug Pletcher and his dog Rusty …

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Streaming TV fatigue? How to know if you have too many channels

John Matarese | June 3, 2022

Streaming TV was originally a way to cut the cable cord and pay for only the shows or services you wanted. And for a number of years, it was a great way to cut that cable or satellite bill, often in half. Not anymore: With the arrival of Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, Paramount, Peacock, …

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Seattle passes minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers

Marie Rossiter | June 2, 2022

Seattle’s city council recently approved legislation to mandate a minimum wage for workers who deliver food and other items for companies such as DoorDash and UberEats. During a May 31 session, the council voted unanimously in favor of the “Pay Up” bill, which requires these delivery companies to pay their employees at least $17.27 per …

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Here’s how much milk costs in 30 cities across the country

Tricia Goss | June 2, 2022

Ever wondered if the people in the next state over are paying the same price for milk that you are? Grocery prices in general have been rising nationwide and that includes the white stuff that’s been an American kitchen staple for generations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the average price for a gallon …

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Save $149 right now on this top-selling Braun food processor

Emily O'Brien | June 2, 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.Food processors make for great investments. You can lessen the time you spend preparing food and make …

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There’s another EpiPen class-action settlement—here’s how to file a claim

Kathleen St. John | June 1, 2022

Folks with serious allergies know: EpiPens are a lifesaving, essential medicine. So if you purchased an EpiPen between Aug. 24, 2011, and Nov. 1, 2020, you may be awarded a portion of a major settlement by the drug manufacturer. The $264 million class action settlement is the result of a 2017 lawsuit that alleged price-fixing …

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The bike shortage is over, but prices are still high

John Matarese | June 1, 2022

The good news is that the “Great Bicycle Shortage” of 2021 is finally over. The bad news is, just like with everything else, you’ll have to pay more in 2022. Lori Van Maluka remembers the bike shortage too well. One year ago, bike shops were empty, and she had no other choice but to buy …

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This family couldn’t get on their cruise because they brought the wrong birth certificate

John Matarese | May 31, 2022

Thousands of travelers are returning to cruising this year, for the first time since the pandemic began. But, most cruises now have very strict requirements about what you need to show before boarding. And as two women learned, if you miss just one item, you can be turned away from that cruise you saved for …

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Jif peanut butter products recalled over salmonella concerns

WFTS | May 24, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections that is possibly linked to Jif peanut butter products. The J.M. Smucker Company issued a voluntary recall for its creamy, crunchy, natural and reduced-fat peanut butter products that were distributed nationwide, with lot code numbers 1274425 …

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Krispy Kreme's free dozen for graduates 2022

Graduates get a dozen free Krispy Kreme doughnuts on May 25

Kaitlin Gates | May 24, 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 2022 graduates the best way they know how — by handing out free …

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This top-rated robot vacuum is on sale for $99 right now—half off

Tricia Goss | May 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.Hiring a housekeeper can be expensive. How about a robot helper instead? The yeedi k650 robotic vacuum …

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With this Costco membership deal, you can actually make $20

Bridget Sharkey | May 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 have been considering getting a Costco membership, now is the perfect time to lock in …

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Woman loses $1,500 to fake Apple customer service

John Matarese | May 23, 2022

Need help with your phone or laptop? Watch out for what’s known as the “tech support scam,” which is now targeting Apple customers as much as Microsoft Windows users, who represented most victims in the past. A woman named Cookie Pridemore had a phone problem after she bought a new iPhone 13. “I got locked …

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Is your phone listening and targeting you with ads?

John Matarese | May 20, 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.Did you ever get the feeling your phone or other smart device is listening to what you …

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Smart-watch-fitness tracker on woman's wrist

You can get a free or discounted fitness tracker from many insurance companies

Tricia Goss | May 20, 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.A fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, makes it easy to monitor many …

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Lawsuit accuses Wendy’s and McDonald’s of misleading burger size in ads

Kaitlin Gates | May 19, 2022

Ever been disappointed by the way your fast-food order looks compared to the product image used in advertisements? A new class-action lawsuit is taking that disappointment to federal court. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleges that McDonald’s and Wendy’s are falsely advertising the size of their beef …

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Sam’s Club has a kids’ electric bumper car for $90

Kaitlin Gates | May 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.If you’re looking for a fun new activity for your kids this summer, Sam’s Club is selling …

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Sam’s Club is holding a huge sampling event so you can taste lots of new products at once

Kaitlin Gates | May 18, 2022

While the main advantage of warehouse clubs is that buying in bulk can save you a lot of money, there’s no denying that trying out free samples while you’re shopping is a bonus feature of any warehouse club visit. Sam’s Club usually has a few samples on offer, but the company is kicking things up …

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Third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests now available

Scripps National Desk | May 17, 2022

Americans can now order more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. Postal Service. The federal government started taking orders for a third round of COVID-19 test kits on May 16. Each order now contains eight rapid antigen tests, the USPS website says. The previous two rounds, offered in January and March, sent out four tests …

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Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers gummies recalled after reports of metal strand in product

Scripps National Desk | May 16, 2022

Some varieties of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies are being recalled by Mars Wrigley after consumers reported finding a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company says it does not know of any illnesses to date connected to the affected products. The products were distributed in …

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This top-rated radon detector is 23% off right now

Tricia Goss | May 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.Radon is a naturally-occurring, colorless, odorless gas caused by the breakdown of radioactive elements in rock and …

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Home maintenance projects you should tackle this spring

John Matarese | May 14, 2022

With inflation raging these days, none of us want to spend more than we have to on home repair. That’s why it’s more important than ever to do some spring home maintenance, to keep minor problems from becoming big ones. For Rhonda Lahman, spring yard cleanup is so important that it is a family affair. …

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Why so many people are falling for Zelle scams—and how to protect yourself

John Matarese | May 12, 2022

The free payment app Zelle is making headlines these days, but for all the wrong reasons. Every week, it seems, comes a new report of someone scammed out of thousands of dollars. And now Congress is starting to ask questions. That’s because while Zelle is an easy way to send money, it is also an …

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Prepare for tons of compliments when you wear this $42 wide-leg romper to summer parties

Kaitlin Gates | May 12, 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.Summer weather is on the way, and that means it’s time to freshen up your wardrobe with …

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Man loses $93,000 after check is stolen and ‘washed’

John Matarese | May 9, 2022

The checks are in the mail and, unfortunately thieves these days are well aware of that. Reports of mail theft are soaring nationwide, as criminal rings now steal, “wash” and rewrite personal checks. Joe Duffy wants to know what he can do, after his elderly father’s bank account was drained. “I mean, this is his …

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Hybrid and electric car owners furious about new taxes

John Matarese | May 8, 2022

Gas prices are on the rise, so you may be thinking an electric car or hybrid may be the answer. But what many drivers don’t know is that, in many states, you may have to pay an extra tax on that earth-friendly car. A growing number of owners of these cars feel it is unfair. …

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Mother’s Day 2022 may be the most expensive one yet—here’s how to save

John Matarese | May 6, 2022

From flowers to brunch to jewelry: Inflation is boosting prices on almost all things Mother’s Day. The National Retail Federation estimates the average family will spend $245 on Mother’s Day this year, including gifts and dinner. So how do you make mom feel special without over-spending? We found some great gifts that won’t break the …

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Airbnb’s jobs page visited 800,000 times after work-from-anywhere news

Tricia Goss | May 6, 2022

After two years of working remotely throughout the pandemic, many companies have begun requiring employees to return to the workplace. However, a considerable amount of those workers have expressed unhappiness about the move. According to a recent report from Apollo Technical, an information technology and engineering agency, 72% of employees prefer a hybrid remote-office model, …

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