Online Retailer Amazon Launches In Australia

If You Shop Online, This Web Browser Extension Could Save You A Lot Of Money

Augusta Statz  |  May 29, 2019

If you're doing a great deal of your shopping online, you need to know about this tool.

Walmart

Walmart Will Offer Free Next-Day Delivery On Orders Over $35

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 16, 2019

If you’ve ever ordered something online that you were seriously excited about, you know the wait to receive it can be excruciating. Now, some big online retailers are reducing that wait time. Amazon announced a few weeks ago that it…

5 Clever Ways to Use a Mandoline Slicer

Brittany Anas  |  May 14, 2019

My slowcooker, Instant Pot and skillet are the workhorses in my kitchen, helping me meal prep and cook most meals. But my mandoline slicer? It’s a show-off, and admittedly one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. With grace and precision, it…

How to Make Homemade Lacroix That Tastes Just As Good As Store-Bought

Kate Streit  |  May 6, 2019

Love the sip on LaCroix all day long? Lots of people are obsessed with the zero-calorie bubbly beverage, but if you drink enough of the stuff, it can start to burn a hole in your wallet. Did you know you…

Your Gender Can No Longer Be Used to Calculate Car Insurance Rates in Some States

Haley Velasco  |  April 30, 2019

Car insurance could be less expensive for certain customers in California. The Golden State has become the seventh state to ban auto insurers from using gender to calculate customer rates.

Parents Are Going Into Debt Because Of Their Kids’ Extracurricular Activities

Haley Velasco  |  April 30, 2019

Signing kids up for extracurriculars — from playing soccer to music lessons to ballet — is costing parents and a good number are in debt because of it.

Aldi

What to buy and what to skip at Aldi

John Matarese  |  April 29, 2019

Aldi has shaken up the grocery scene the past couple of years, moving from a small retailer of cheap no-name products to a major threat to big supermarkets. The German grocer is expanding into a 2,000-store deep discount chain across…

An Amazon Fulfilment Centre Prepares For Black Friday

People Say They Are Accidentally Joining Amazon Prime Without Realizing It

John Matarese  |  April 25, 2019

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 growing…

5 Homemade Condiment Recipes That Take Just 5 Minutes

Kate Streit  |  April 24, 2019

Making your own condiments sounds like one of those projects that sounds good in theory, but is unlikely to actually happen because of how much time it would take. Not so fast! You may be surprised to learn that several…

Kids Can Get A Movie Ticket, Popcorn, Drink And Snack For $4 At AMC Theatres This Summer

Augusta Statz  |  April 24, 2019

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 is…

Sam’s Club Has The Lowest Prices On Pet Food, According To A New Report

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  April 24, 2019

As pet owners, we all want to feed our animals the best quality food we can at the most affordable price. That’s why we were very interested in the results of a recent study by the non-profit organization Checkbook.org that looked…

Chrysler Reports 16 Percent Sales Jump In November

These cars hold their value the best over a five-year span

John Matarese  |  April 23, 2019

When buying a car, everyone wants a good deal. But there’s one part of the decision-making process many skip, and it can turn out to be very costly in the end. When looking for a new ride, most are concerned…

SNAP Recipients Can Now Order Groceries Online From Walmart And Amazon

Augusta Statz  |  April 19, 2019

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 USDA…

California Begins Furloughs For State Jobs

These DMV lookalike websites trick drivers into paying a fee

John Matarese  |  April 17, 2019

Drivers who apply for new license plate tags should be careful how they do it, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB has received dozens of complaints about lookalike BMV and DMV websites, and one driver says he…

6 Clever Ways To Find Cheap Formal Dresses For Prom

Kate Streit  |  April 16, 2019

Prom season is almost upon us, which means high schoolers everywhere are on the hunt for the perfect frock to rock on their big night. As exciting as the dance is, a formal gown can burn a major a hole…

Dairy Queen Payment Systems Breached By Hackers

Dairy Queen Has 2 For $4 Ice Cream At Treat Night

Bridget Sharkey  |  April 16, 2019

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.As warm…

6 Tips For Designing The Ultimate Home Theater Your Family Will Love

Augusta Statz  |  April 15, 2019

You can’t beat the theater as far as movie-viewing quality is concerned, but going out in traffic, paying for tickets and snacks and finding the optimal seat can put a damper on the fun. So if you could recreate theater-style…

15 Ways To Treat Yourself With Your Tax Refund

Jennifer Nied  |  April 12, 2019

‘Tis the season for tax refunds and, while there are many practical ways you can use yours, you can’t spell refund without fun! Which is why many experts suggest devoting around 10% of your refund to something purely fun and…

New Turkish Law Allows Government Control Of Media Outlets And Internet Content

The Price Of YouTube TV Is Going Up—Here’s What You Need To Know

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 12, 2019

If you recently cut the cord and ditched cable for a streaming service that you can watch on your TV or home theater projector, chances are you’re saving quite a bit of cash. However, the price you’re paying for your…

Disney Announced The Details On Its Upcoming Streaming Service, Disney Plus—Including How Much It Will Cost

Augusta Statz  |  April 12, 2019

If you were on the fence about adding yet another subscription service to your running list of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, this news might make you think about adding one more. In a presentation that took place on…

You may be eligible for a free audiobook from the Audible class action settlement

Kathleen St. John  |  April 10, 2019

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.Hey you,…

Thousands Of People Love These Comfy (And Cheap) Sandals

Augusta Statz  |  April 8, 2019

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 search…

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Movie Tickets Are Selling for Almost $10,000 on eBay

Augusta Statz  |  April 5, 2019

It’s safe to say the “Avengers: Endgame” premiere is going to be a must-see movie event. The movie is set to hit theaters on April 26, and fans of the Marvel franchise are willing to pay a lot of money…

Tax Consultants Prepare For New Tax Guidelines

This Map Shows Where You’re Most Likely to Be Audited by the IRS

Kate Streit  |  April 4, 2019

The prospect of being audited by the IRS makes most people feel pretty nervous. Even if you feel you properly pay all your taxes and have nothing to hide, the process can be intimidating. In the midst of tax season,…

These Cute Napkin Drawings Make Complicated Financial Concepts Easy To Understand

Kate Streit  |  April 3, 2019

If you’re anything like me, the mere mention of complicated-sounding financial terms like “liquidity” or “internal rate of return,” and even more simple ones like “budget” or “mortgage,” make you feel intimidated. If you haven’t studied economics or feel like…

Money - Savings

What You Need To Know About The ‘No Buy Challenge’ To Save Money

Marie Rossiter  |  April 2, 2019

Are you looking to save some money and simplify your life? You’re not alone: There’s a reason that the TV show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo,” which teaches viewers how to declutter and downsize our lives, is hugely popular on…

These 5 Podcasts Will Help You Pay Off Your Debt

Brittany Anas  |  March 11, 2019

About eight out of 10 people in the United States have debt, whether it’s in the form of student loans, credit cards, a mortgage or unpaid bills. So while debt itself is fairly universal, varying strategies exist for how to…

Person hands off car keys

Why a car key costs $200 to copy, and new cheaper options

John Matarese  |  March 2, 2019

Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more. But you now…

This man plans to spend his retirement at Holiday Inn instead of a nursing home—and here’s how much money he’ll save

Kate Streit  |  March 1, 2019

Saving enough money for retirement can be tough. One of the largest costs people anticipate is their housing and possible long-term care. But instead of choosing to live at an expensive nursing home, one man has a clever alternative plan.…

Young man watches streaming on laptop

How to stream thousands of movies — free

John Matarese  |  March 1, 2019

Streaming TV is getting more expensive in 2019. Both Hulu and Netflix are raising prices for many users, and on-demand movie prices are up too, with fewer and fewer $3.99 rentals. Start with that $50 internet package, add Netflix, HBO…

DNA ancestry test kits: How accurate are they?

John Matarese  |  March 1, 2019

It seems everyone is checking their ancestry these days at sites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com. Everyday, long lost relatives are reunited at airports, after an ancestry test brought them together. Kelly Ralston is one of many people who found brothers…

How free video games can cost hundreds of dollars

John Matarese  |  February 12, 2019

If you have kids between 4 and 14, it probably seems like they always want a new video game. Many times they’ll say, “But mom, it’s free!” But caution: That free game can end up very costly, because of a…

9 Christmas Gifts Most People Don’t Want

John Matarese  |  December 21, 2018

We’re getting to the final days before Christmas, when many of us are rushing out to find last-minute gifts. Before you do, you may want to know about the most unwanted holiday gifts, that could soon end up in the…

Why every trip to Target seems to end up costing $100 or more

John Matarese  |  October 17, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be heading to Target to buy gifts. But have you ever noticed that when you go into Target to buy a couple of $10 items you end up spending $75 or more?…

Wal-Mart Lowers Earnings Estimate After Weak Second Quarter

Comparing Amazon, Target and Walmart prices on back-to-school items

John Matarese  |  August 6, 2018

The success of online retailers such as Amazon is proof positive that people like shopping online. But many parents still prefer going to the actual store for their children’s back-to-school supplies. That way, they have their items right away, and their…

How Amazon’s Whole Foods markdowns are affecting other stores

John Matarese  |  July 25, 2018

When Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, many people wondered if it would really have much impact on the grocery industry. Now, a year later, we’re seeing that it already has, and it may be starting to put some competing…

Why people are frustrated by Wow Air’s customer service

John Matarese  |  July 24, 2018

Thousands of travelers in cities across the country are purchasing cheap plane tickets on Wow Air, which offers flights to Iceland or mainland Europe for just a few hundred dollars. Among them: Jerry Gibbs. He and his wife purchased two tickets…

This Major Ticketmaster Change Is Causing Problems For Some Customers

John Matarese  |  June 26, 2018

A recent change to Ticketmaster has been confusing some concertgoers and causing some to overpay by hundreds of dollars. The No. 1 concert ticket seller, in an attempt to compete with StubHub and other resellers, has now become a reseller itself.…

Here’s What Life Is Like When You Retire Early

Kenza Moller  |  June 26, 2018

It’s a dream many of us have but few achieve: retiring more than a decade before the standard age of 65, and using those years to travel, spend more time with family or pick up a new hobby or three.…

How Identity Thieves Target You After You Die

John Matarese  |  June 22, 2018

It’s tough enough losing a family member. Now imagine having to relive that loss because a thief has stolen their identity. One woman is learning about theft after death, and has a warning for all of us. That’s because sadly, even…

What You Need To Know About Long Car Loan Periods

John Matarese  |  May 25, 2018

Car sales — like home sales — are up sharply in recent years. Just look at all the late-model SUVs on the highway every morning. The auto business has been very strong since recovering from the last slowdown in 2009…

Map Shows The Salary You Need To Afford A Home In Every State

Brittany Anas  |  May 12, 2018

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. Chances…

Only one popular insurer doesn’t raise rates after no-fault accidents, study finds

Tricia Goss  |  April 19, 2018

You take pride in being a safe driver. You never text while driving or allow other distractions to take your focus away from the road. You try to avoid speeding, slow down at yellow lights and stop for pedestrians. Then,…

Existing Home Sales And Prices Hit Record High

Have You Been Putting Off Repairs To Your Home? You’re Not Alone, According To A New Survey

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 19, 2018

While buying your own home is an incredible feeling, owning it can be pretty stressful. Aside from monthly bills, the upkeep alone can be a lot of work. And we’re not just talking mowing the lawn or shoveling your driveway.…

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

Target’s Super Popular Car Seat Trade-In Event Is Back

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 18, 2018

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.Have an…

CVS Posts Rise In Profits

CVS’ new tool makes it easier to find cheaper prescriptions

Augusta Statz  |  April 16, 2018

More than 80 percent of Americans are concerned about the costs associated with prescription drug prices, according to a national poll commissioned by CVS. So, the pharmacy set out to do something about it. CVS Health has made it a…

Panel Recommends Major Tax Law Changes

17 Tax Day Freebies And Deals

Emily Hanford-Ostmann  |  April 16, 2018

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.Phewww! Tax…

Medicare Advantage plans will soon cover things like groceries, air conditioners

CNN  |  April 6, 2018

Air conditioners for people with asthma, healthy groceries, rides to medical appointments and home-delivered meals may be among the new benefits added to Medicare Advantage coverage when new federal rules take effect next year. On April 3, the Centers for…

Bargain Hunters Flock To Sunbury Antiques Market

If you see these 11 items at a thrift store, you should always consider buying them

Tricia Goss  |  April 5, 2018

When you are cleaning out closets or decluttering your home, a thrift store can be the perfect place to cast off the items you no longer want or need. The sale of your donated stuff can benefit a good cause…

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

Here’s how much money air-drying your clothes really saves

Natalie Gould Tomko  |  April 5, 2018

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.There are…

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