Blog Archives for May 2018

There's nothing like the excitement of a child being born, but all that emotion can blind people to more practical matters. From buying too much stuff, to not saving for college, here are four common financial pitfalls to avoid when you're expecting a baby.

If you haven't heard, three of the biggest hotel rewards programs – Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards – are merging. Here's everything you need to know about the unified loyalty program.

Grocery shopping is evolving. You can now order household essentials from the comfort of your own home, and use apps for planning meals and snagging coupons. Learn about all the ways technology is changing the way we grocery shop.

Memorial Day is one of the best holidays for finding awesome deals. Check out our guide to the Memorial Day deals you can expect in 2018, so you'll know when, where, and what to buy.

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and costs are always higher for the elderly person on a fixed income. We'll show you how to go beyond Medicare and maximize your savings with special accounts and careful planning.

When it launched in 2005, Amazon Prime gave its members free two-day shipping. Now the subscription service offers a lot more perks. Here's our guide to what a Prime membership includes, so you can decide if it's right for you.

It's official: Amazon Prime members can receive special discounts at Whole Foods today. This perk is certainly a welcome change after the recent Prime price increase. But will it be enough to convince members to keep their subscriptions?

The average funeral costs nearly $12,000 — and no one is in the state of mind to make smart financial decisions after the loss of a loved one. To help you plan for the inevitable, we break down the ways you can save on your own funeral expenses.

You've probably come across one of the many women's and men's shave clubs, from Dollar Shave Club to Harry's to Billie. But which razor subscription offers the best value?

The last thing you want to do while wedding planning is worry about extraneous costs. We go over some commonly overlooked wedding expenses to watch out for, so you can avoid unwelcome financial surprises on your big day.

If you find yourself in the poor-or-bad credit score range, you can end up paying thousands of dollars due to high interest rates. We offer easy steps you can take to boost your credit score and move it in the right direction.

Have you heard about this grocery and household item service from Amazon? Wondering if it's right for you? Read on to see how you can save money on canned goods, paper products, and more.

Each day, stores try to make us put more into our carts and rack up a bigger bill at checkout. Let's look at how shops convince us to open our wallets — which might help us spend just a bit less.

Vistaprint is known for its affordable business cards, but you could be getting them even cheaper with the site's many coupon codes. Read on for our full guide to saving money on Vistaprint business cards — and more!

While 4K has been a must-have TV feature for a couple years, HDR is only just now taking the spotlight. Check out our HDR guide to see what makes an HDR TV, and how much you can expect to pay for a 4K HDR set.

While lotions and potions can get pretty expensive, single-use sheet face masks offer an affordable way to try Korean beauty products. Here's our top five face mask picks.

Nontraditional Mother's Day gifts are some of the best buys of the month — and could be perfect for your mom. Here are the Mother's Day deals you can expect before May 13.

Investing in a new work wardrobe can be stressful. To make the process easier, we offer these five tips for buying work clothes.

Your graphics card has a huge effect on your computer's performance. Read on as we discuss video card technology, terms to know, and how to buy a graphics card that'll meet your needs.

How does a warranty work, and how can you use it if there's a problem? We answer nine major questions about warranties, so you can know whether they're valuable to you.

Buying motor oil can get pretty overwhelming, and every car enthusiast you talk to has five different opinions about it. We're here to cut through the confusion with our guide to buying and changing motor oil.

So you have work to do around the house, and you know you need power tools. But which ones? Learn about the five essential power tools every home should have, along with the best ways to shop for them.

Making money missteps when you're on vacation can ruin your trip. To keep your financial stress at bay, we offer eight essential tips for traveling with cash and cards.