ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live THE BEST BUY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KNOW The standard employee discount at Best Buy is Cost + 10%. So if an item’s retail price is $100, and Best Buy paid $60 for it, you’ll get it for $66. It should also be noted that you won’t qualify for their employee discount until you’ve worked at Best Buy for at least

3 months.

COSTCO PRICE ADJUSTMENT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO If you bought something from Costco.com and notice the price drops within 30 days, you can request a price adjustment. To make it happen, you can either fill out this online form or call them at 1 (800) 774-2678. You CANNOT go to the warehouse to get a price adjustment for something you bought at Costco.com. You must use one of the two

methods

APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever TRACTOR SUPPLY RETURN POLICY: ALL YOUR QUESTIONS FINALLY As an owner of a horse, a pony, two pygmy goats, two dogs, and a tough ol’ hen named “Houdini”, I shop at Tractor Supply Company on practically a weekly basis. It wasn’t until I recently had to return something that I took notice of their return policy on my receipt. 7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live THE BEST BUY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KNOW The standard employee discount at Best Buy is Cost + 10%. So if an item’s retail price is $100, and Best Buy paid $60 for it, you’ll get it for $66. It should also be noted that you won’t qualify for their employee discount until you’ve worked at Best Buy for at least

3 months.

COSTCO PRICE ADJUSTMENT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO If you bought something from Costco.com and notice the price drops within 30 days, you can request a price adjustment. To make it happen, you can either fill out this online form or call them at 1 (800) 774-2678. You CANNOT go to the warehouse to get a price adjustment for something you bought at Costco.com. You must use one of the two

methods

APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever TRACTOR SUPPLY RETURN POLICY: ALL YOUR QUESTIONS FINALLY As an owner of a horse, a pony, two pygmy goats, two dogs, and a tough ol’ hen named “Houdini”, I shop at Tractor Supply Company on practically a weekly basis. It wasn’t until I recently had to return something that I took notice of their return policy on my receipt. 7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE AN AMAZON RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS? I’ve written about the Amazon Return Policy in detail so I won’t reinvent the wheel with this post, but rather I want to talk about a clever Amazon return policy hack that I think you will find useful. It has to do with trying to return something after 30 days.If you’ve ever tried to do this on their website, you’ve noticed that items become “unreturnable” 30 days after the date of 70+ SENIOR DISCOUNTS FOR OLDER (AND WISER) FOLKS Taco Bell: If you’re 65 or older, you can get a 5% discount, or you can opt for a free drink. TCBY: I love this place and if you’re 55+ you can get your next treat for 10% off. Waffle House: Every Monday you can get your meal for 10% off, must be 60 or older. Wendy’s: If you are 55+ you can get a burger for 10% off. 20 COOL GADGETS FOR MEN UNDER $40 (BOTH TECH AND GARAGE 7. Belkin Hands-Free Bluetooth CarAudio Connect. This Hands-Free Connect device from Belkin essentially turns any old car stereo into a smart, Bluetooth enabled device that allows you to receive/make calls and stream music.. The cool thing is that it works with ANY iPhone or Android device. Other than a cigarette lighter, the only thing your car stereo will need is an auxiliary input jack. 7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 6 KOHL'S SHOPPING SECRETS THAT'LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU SHOP Shop Between 3 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. Kohl’s routinely has what they term “Power Hours” between Friday at 3 pm and Saturday at 1 pm. During this time period they mark down hundreds of items between 10% to 30%. A quick chat session with a Kohl’s representative confirmed these “Power Hours”. Apparently they are

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TARGET EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S HOW IT WORKS SO YOU DON'T Here are the big ones. – Alcohol – Don’t go buying booze with your employee discount. – Gift Wrapping – Gotta wrap your own gifts at home. – Hunting/Fishing License – Have to pay full price to hunt or fish in your neck of the woods. – Target+ Items – Not sure what these are but you can’t get 10% off when you buy them. HOW TO CANCEL AMAZON PRIME AND SCORE A REFUND First, Navigate Through the Amazon Labyrinth. To cancel your Prime membership (from the Amazon homepage) you’ll want to click on Account & Lists on the top right. From there you’ll get a drop-down menu with a bunch of options, click on Your Prime Membership. Don’t confuse this page with Memberships & Subscriptions as they are 2

separate

7 AWESOME INSIDER TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AT BEST BUY Try to avoid the .99 if you can. Prices ending in a .92 – This is a 1-time price drop at or below Best Buy’s cost. Typically a screaming deal. Prices ending in a .96 – Anything ending in a .96 is an adjusted price designed to beat the price of a competitor. Look for Code “C” – If you see a price tag with a small “C” in the

lower

22 ONLINE JOBS FOR TEENS THAT PAY REAL MONEY 1. BookScouter. BookScouter is a popular website among college student as it buys, sells, and rents textbooks at a big discount.. They also hire college students to be Campus Reps as well as BookScouter Apprentices.. The campus rep program basically pays you to refer friends and fellow students to their website, while the apprentice program is an actual job that requires a 10 hours per 9 MUST-KNOW COSTCO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS, AND DISCOUNTS Co-pays are $5 for generic drugs and 5-15% for for brand name medications. Plus, all employees get access to a low cost dental plan which covers teeth cleaning and some basic procedures like cavity fillings. 2. Generous 401 (k) Match. Costco offers a 50% match on your 401 (k) contributions up to a maximum of $500 per year.

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside 70+ SENIOR DISCOUNTS FOR OLDER (AND WISER) FOLKS Taco Bell: If you’re 65 or older, you can get a 5% discount, or you can opt for a free drink. TCBY: I love this place and if you’re 55+ you can get your next treat for 10% off. Waffle House: Every Monday you can get your meal for 10% off, must be 60 or older. Wendy’s: If you are 55+ you can get a burger for 10% off. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live

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The Shake Shack Secret Menu Will Make You Drool. From tasty burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, custards, and even beer and wine, they have something for almost everyone. But the goodness doesn’t stop at their regular menu, the Shake Shack secret menu takes the yumminess one step further. Continue Reading. THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. THE 2 BEST DAYS TO SHOP AT "ROSS DRESS FOR LESS" TO SAVE MONEY Here are the two best days of the week to shop at Ross and save BIG. Hope it helps. 1. Shop on a Monday for New Markdowns. It’s obviously smart to shop at Ross right after they do their store markdowns. Thanks to reader Kylie, this Monday afternoon the BEST day to shop. THE BEST BUY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KNOW The standard employee discount at Best Buy is Cost + 10%. So if an item’s retail price is $100, and Best Buy paid $60 for it, you’ll get it for $66. It should also be noted that you won’t qualify for their employee discount until you’ve worked at Best Buy for at least

3 months.

AMAZON PRIME STUDENT VS PRIME: WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES? Amazon Prime Student is a no-brainer for most college students, especially when ordering textbooks. But trying to figure out how Prime Student is different than regular Amazon Prime is a bit tricky. Both Prime services have many of the same Prime Perks but there are some glaring differences that I wanted to breakdown. I also wanted to show you how to join Prime Student without a .edu email

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside 70+ SENIOR DISCOUNTS FOR OLDER (AND WISER) FOLKS Taco Bell: If you’re 65 or older, you can get a 5% discount, or you can opt for a free drink. TCBY: I love this place and if you’re 55+ you can get your next treat for 10% off. Waffle House: Every Monday you can get your meal for 10% off, must be 60 or older. Wendy’s: If you are 55+ you can get a burger for 10% off. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live

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The Shake Shack Secret Menu Will Make You Drool. From tasty burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, custards, and even beer and wine, they have something for almost everyone. But the goodness doesn’t stop at their regular menu, the Shake Shack secret menu takes the yumminess one step further. Continue Reading. THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. THE 2 BEST DAYS TO SHOP AT "ROSS DRESS FOR LESS" TO SAVE MONEY Here are the two best days of the week to shop at Ross and save BIG. Hope it helps. 1. Shop on a Monday for New Markdowns. It’s obviously smart to shop at Ross right after they do their store markdowns. Thanks to reader Kylie, this Monday afternoon the BEST day to shop. THE BEST BUY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KNOW The standard employee discount at Best Buy is Cost + 10%. So if an item’s retail price is $100, and Best Buy paid $60 for it, you’ll get it for $66. It should also be noted that you won’t qualify for their employee discount until you’ve worked at Best Buy for at least

3 months.

AMAZON PRIME STUDENT VS PRIME: WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES? Amazon Prime Student is a no-brainer for most college students, especially when ordering textbooks. But trying to figure out how Prime Student is different than regular Amazon Prime is a bit tricky. Both Prime services have many of the same Prime Perks but there are some glaring differences that I wanted to breakdown. I also wanted to show you how to join Prime Student without a .edu email

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The Shake Shack Secret Menu Will Make You Drool. From tasty burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, custards, and even beer and wine, they have something for almost everyone. But the goodness doesn’t stop at their regular menu, the Shake Shack secret menu takes the yumminess one step further. Continue Reading. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE AN AMAZON RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS? I’ve written about the Amazon Return Policy in detail so I won’t reinvent the wheel with this post, but rather I want to talk about a clever Amazon return policy hack that I think you will find useful. It has to do with trying to return something after 30 days.If you’ve ever tried to do this on their website, you’ve noticed that items become “unreturnable” 30 days after the date of KYLE, AUTHOR AT RATHER-BE-SHOPPING BLOG Most of you know by now that Amazon axed their unofficial price protection policy back in May of 2016. So if the price of something you just bought goes down, which it often does, you’re stuck with the price you paid unless you want to go through the hassle of returning and re-buying at the lower price. APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever COSTCO PRICE ADJUSTMENT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO If you bought something from Costco.com and notice the price drops within 30 days, you can request a price adjustment. To make it happen, you can either fill out this online form or call them at 1 (800) 774-2678. You CANNOT go to the warehouse to get a price adjustment for something you bought at Costco.com. You must use one of the two

methods

LOWE'S EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: WHAT IS IT? HOW DO I GET IT? Yes. Via the Lowe’s Associate Discount Program they offer an online portal that helps you save on travel, entertainment, fitness, and other cool categories. Popular discounts include 50% off hotels, 40% off movie tickets, and even 30% off auto insurance premiums. TARGET EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S HOW IT WORKS SO YOU DON'T Here are the big ones. – Alcohol – Don’t go buying booze with your employee discount. – Gift Wrapping – Gotta wrap your own gifts at home. – Hunting/Fishing License – Have to pay full price to hunt or fish in your neck of the woods. – Target+ Items – Not sure what these are but you can’t get 10% off when you buy them. 9 MUST-KNOW COSTCO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS, AND DISCOUNTS Co-pays are $5 for generic drugs and 5-15% for for brand name medications. Plus, all employees get access to a low cost dental plan which covers teeth cleaning and some basic procedures like cavity fillings. 2. Generous 401 (k) Match. Costco offers a 50% match on your 401 (k) contributions up to a maximum of $500 per year. ALL THE WALMART STORES CLOSING IN THE UNITED STATES Walmart just announced that they will soon be closing 154 locations in 26 states throughout the U.S., affecting close to 10,000 employees.. The states hit the hardest include Texas (29), North Carolina (17), and Arkansas (11). It will be interesting to see what happens in the communities where a Walmart will be closing. ARE COSTCO TIRES CHEAPER? HERE'S HOW COSTCO PRICES STACK UP The same exact tire at Walmart, the Michelin Defender LTX M/S, sells for $203.99 per tire. Throw in their basic tire installation of $15 per tire and the total (minus tax) would be $875.96. For those of you who don’t want to do the math, Costco is over $58 cheaper than

Walmart.

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. THE 2 BEST DAYS TO SHOP AT "ROSS DRESS FOR LESS" TO SAVE MONEY Here are the two best days of the week to shop at Ross and save BIG. Hope it helps. 1. Shop on a Monday for New Markdowns. It’s obviously smart to shop at Ross right after they do their store markdowns. Thanks to reader Kylie, this Monday afternoon the BEST day to shop. AMAZON PRIME STUDENT VS PRIME: WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES? Amazon Prime Student is a no-brainer for most college students, especially when ordering textbooks. But trying to figure out how Prime Student is different than regular Amazon Prime is a bit tricky. Both Prime services have many of the same Prime Perks but there are some glaring differences that I wanted to breakdown. I also wanted to show you how to join Prime Student without a .edu email AMAZON EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: THE NUTS & BOLTS SO YOU CAN SAVE What is the Amazon Employee Discount? Amazon offers a 10% employee discount. They cap the annual discount at $100. So basically you get 10% off everything you buy up to $1,000. While it’s not a huge discount, it’s definitely better than nothing. TRACTOR SUPPLY RETURN POLICY: ALL YOUR QUESTIONS FINALLY As an owner of a horse, a pony, two pygmy goats, two dogs, and a tough ol’ hen named “Houdini”, I shop at Tractor Supply Company on practically a weekly basis. It wasn’t until I recently had to return something that I took notice of their return policy on my receipt. DISCONTINUED ITEM ON CLEARANCE. FINAL MARKDOWN PRICE, YOUR For even more info on how to crack the code at popular retailers, check out our article Retailer’s Big Secret: Crack the Price Tag Code. Additional ways to save with Rather-BeShopping.com:

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside ALL 11 STORES THAT OFFER "DAY OF THE WEEK" SENIOR DISCOUNTS Monday – Beall’s Outlet. Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.. Tuesday – AMC Theaters. Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you $6 movie admission if you’re 60 or older. – Goodwill. Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday. AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. THE 2 BEST DAYS TO SHOP AT "ROSS DRESS FOR LESS" TO SAVE MONEY Here are the two best days of the week to shop at Ross and save BIG. Hope it helps. 1. Shop on a Monday for New Markdowns. It’s obviously smart to shop at Ross right after they do their store markdowns. Thanks to reader Kylie, this Monday afternoon the BEST day to shop. AMAZON PRIME STUDENT VS PRIME: WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES? Amazon Prime Student is a no-brainer for most college students, especially when ordering textbooks. But trying to figure out how Prime Student is different than regular Amazon Prime is a bit tricky. Both Prime services have many of the same Prime Perks but there are some glaring differences that I wanted to breakdown. I also wanted to show you how to join Prime Student without a .edu email AMAZON EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: THE NUTS & BOLTS SO YOU CAN SAVE What is the Amazon Employee Discount? Amazon offers a 10% employee discount. They cap the annual discount at $100. So basically you get 10% off everything you buy up to $1,000. While it’s not a huge discount, it’s definitely better than nothing. TRACTOR SUPPLY RETURN POLICY: ALL YOUR QUESTIONS FINALLY As an owner of a horse, a pony, two pygmy goats, two dogs, and a tough ol’ hen named “Houdini”, I shop at Tractor Supply Company on practically a weekly basis. It wasn’t until I recently had to return something that I took notice of their return policy on my receipt. DISCONTINUED ITEM ON CLEARANCE. FINAL MARKDOWN PRICE, YOUR For even more info on how to crack the code at popular retailers, check out our article Retailer’s Big Secret: Crack the Price Tag Code. Additional ways to save with Rather-BeShopping.com: IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE AN AMAZON RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS? I’ve written about the Amazon Return Policy in detail so I won’t reinvent the wheel with this post, but rather I want to talk about a clever Amazon return policy hack that I think you will find useful. It has to do with trying to return something after 30 days.If you’ve ever tried to do this on their website, you’ve noticed that items become “unreturnable” 30 days after the date of

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The Shake Shack Secret Menu Will Make You Drool. From tasty burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, custards, and even beer and wine, they have something for almost everyone. But the goodness doesn’t stop at their regular menu, the Shake Shack secret menu takes the yumminess one step further. Continue Reading. APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever ALL 24 PLACES THAT HIRE 15 AND 14 YEAR OLD WORKERS Burger King. 15 year old teens can get hired in some states by Burger King, but they’ll need a work permit to do so. It appears that 14 year old applicants have a chance as well, but they’ll not be allowed to do what BK deems as “hazardous” restaurant tasks. I’m thinking they’ll be tasked to clean the dining room and help bag

orders.

AMAZON ACCOUNT GET HACKED? 6 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IMMEDIATELY This article guides you through the necessary steps if your Amazon account gets hacked. From where to look for "hidden" orders, to the

correct phone

THE BEST BUY EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: HERE'S WHAT YOU MUST KNOW The standard employee discount at Best Buy is Cost + 10%. So if an item’s retail price is $100, and Best Buy paid $60 for it, you’ll get it for $66. It should also be noted that you won’t qualify for their employee discount until you’ve worked at Best Buy for at least

3 months.

LOWE'S EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: WHAT IS IT? HOW DO I GET IT? Yes. Via the Lowe’s Associate Discount Program they offer an online portal that helps you save on travel, entertainment, fitness, and other cool categories. Popular discounts include 50% off hotels, 40% off movie tickets, and even 30% off auto insurance premiums. COSTCO PRICE ADJUSTMENT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO If you bought something from Costco.com and notice the price drops within 30 days, you can request a price adjustment. To make it happen, you can either fill out this online form or call them at 1 (800) 774-2678. You CANNOT go to the warehouse to get a price adjustment for something you bought at Costco.com. You must use one of the two

methods

9 MUST-KNOW COSTCO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS, AND DISCOUNTS Co-pays are $5 for generic drugs and 5-15% for for brand name medications. Plus, all employees get access to a low cost dental plan which covers teeth cleaning and some basic procedures like cavity fillings. 2. Generous 401 (k) Match. Costco offers a 50% match on your 401 (k) contributions up to a maximum of $500 per year. ARE COSTCO TIRES CHEAPER? HERE'S HOW COSTCO PRICES STACK UP The same exact tire at Walmart, the Michelin Defender LTX M/S, sells for $203.99 per tire. Throw in their basic tire installation of $15 per tire and the total (minus tax) would be $875.96. For those of you who don’t want to do the math, Costco is over $58 cheaper than

Walmart.

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever COSTCO HEARING AIDS: WHO MAKES THEM AND ARE THEY A GOOD DEAL? They include the following 5 brands: – Philips: They are the newest manufacturer of hearing aids on this list. – Kirkland Signature: These are built by Sonova, the same company that makes Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton hearing aids. – Phonak: Considered to be a premium brand. – ReSound: Danish company famous for making the

“Made for

7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING COSTCO OPTICAL 1. Limited Selection – Most locations have about 2.5 cases of men’s frames and 3 cases for women’s frames. While it’s a lot to pick from, it’s significantly less than places (and websites) that sell only frames. 2. Two Week Wait – Once you pick out your 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly HOW TO CANCEL AMAZON PRIME AND SCORE A REFUND First, Navigate Through the Amazon Labyrinth. To cancel your Prime membership (from the Amazon homepage) you’ll want to click on Account & Lists on the top right. From there you’ll get a drop-down menu with a bunch of options, click on Your Prime Membership. Don’t confuse this page with Memberships & Subscriptions as they are 2

separate

ALL THE WALMART STORES CLOSING IN THE UNITED STATES Walmart just announced that they will soon be closing 154 locations in 26 states throughout the U.S., affecting close to 10,000 employees.. The states hit the hardest include Texas (29), North Carolina (17), and Arkansas (11). It will be interesting to see what happens in the communities where a Walmart will be closing.

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever COSTCO HEARING AIDS: WHO MAKES THEM AND ARE THEY A GOOD DEAL? They include the following 5 brands: – Philips: They are the newest manufacturer of hearing aids on this list. – Kirkland Signature: These are built by Sonova, the same company that makes Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton hearing aids. – Phonak: Considered to be a premium brand. – ReSound: Danish company famous for making the

“Made for

7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING COSTCO OPTICAL 1. Limited Selection – Most locations have about 2.5 cases of men’s frames and 3 cases for women’s frames. While it’s a lot to pick from, it’s significantly less than places (and websites) that sell only frames. 2. Two Week Wait – Once you pick out your 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly HOW TO CANCEL AMAZON PRIME AND SCORE A REFUND First, Navigate Through the Amazon Labyrinth. To cancel your Prime membership (from the Amazon homepage) you’ll want to click on Account & Lists on the top right. From there you’ll get a drop-down menu with a bunch of options, click on Your Prime Membership. Don’t confuse this page with Memberships & Subscriptions as they are 2

separate

ALL THE WALMART STORES CLOSING IN THE UNITED STATES Walmart just announced that they will soon be closing 154 locations in 26 states throughout the U.S., affecting close to 10,000 employees.. The states hit the hardest include Texas (29), North Carolina (17), and Arkansas (11). It will be interesting to see what happens in the communities where a Walmart will be closing. GENIUS FRUGAL HACKS TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY Frugal Hack #9: Be a Couponer Without Being Extreme. Frugal Hack #6: Go Social and Save Money. Frugal Hack #5: Abandon Your Virtual Shopping Cart & Score a Deal. Frugal Hack #4: Find Free Video Lessons (For Darn Near Anything) Frugal Hack #3: Use Live Chat To Score Deals. Frugal Hack #1: The “Secret” Dish Network Programming Package. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

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11 BEST PLACES TO GET MONEY ORDERS NEAR ME (WITH PRICES TOO) US Bank: $5 fee, $1,000 limit. Chase: $5 fee, $1,000 limit. Regions Bank: $1 fee, $1,000 limit. 11. Post Office (USPS) The United States Post Office is a tried-and-true way to get a money order created. Cost: $1.25 for money orders $500 or under, $1.75 for $500.01 to THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. ALL 24 PLACES THAT HIRE 15 AND 14 YEAR OLD WORKERS Burger King. 15 year old teens can get hired in some states by Burger King, but they’ll need a work permit to do so. It appears that 14 year old applicants have a chance as well, but they’ll not be allowed to do what BK deems as “hazardous” restaurant tasks. I’m thinking they’ll be tasked to clean the dining room and help bag

orders.

DAIRY QUEEN SECRET MENU: GET YOUR BLIZZARD ON WITH THESE Order this DQ secret menu favorite and be immediately transported to the islands. It’s a Blizzard with banana, coconut, pineapple, and guava blended in. The guava is not needed to make this one magical if you’re on the fence about it. Apparently this treat is called the Hawaiian Blizzard when the guava is excluded. AMAZON ACCOUNT GET HACKED? 6 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IMMEDIATELY This article guides you through the necessary steps if your Amazon account gets hacked. From where to look for "hidden" orders, to the

correct phone

AMAZON EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: THE NUTS & BOLTS SO YOU CAN SAVE What is the Amazon Employee Discount? Amazon offers a 10% employee discount. They cap the annual discount at $100. So basically you get 10% off everything you buy up to $1,000. While it’s not a huge discount, it’s definitely better than nothing. HOW TO GET THE LOWER PRICE ON AMAZON AFTER A PRICE CHANGE Amazon has become famous for constantly changing prices on shoppers.It’s quite common for an item to be raised or lowered in price by up to 25% on a regular basis. For shoppers, it can be really frustrating to add items to your cart, or wishlist, only to see that they’re way more expensive the following day when you’re ready to

place your order.

9 MUST-KNOW COSTCO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS, AND DISCOUNTS Co-pays are $5 for generic drugs and 5-15% for for brand name medications. Plus, all employees get access to a low cost dental plan which covers teeth cleaning and some basic procedures like cavity fillings. 2. Generous 401 (k) Match. Costco offers a 50% match on your 401 (k) contributions up to a maximum of $500 per year.

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100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever COSTCO HEARING AIDS: WHO MAKES THEM AND ARE THEY A GOOD DEAL? They include the following 5 brands: – Philips: They are the newest manufacturer of hearing aids on this list. – Kirkland Signature: These are built by Sonova, the same company that makes Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton hearing aids. – Phonak: Considered to be a premium brand. – ReSound: Danish company famous for making the

“Made for

7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING COSTCO OPTICAL 1. Limited Selection – Most locations have about 2.5 cases of men’s frames and 3 cases for women’s frames. While it’s a lot to pick from, it’s significantly less than places (and websites) that sell only frames. 2. Two Week Wait – Once you pick out your 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly

RATHER-BE-SHOPPING

100% Free. 110% Awesome . Secret Menus. McDonald's Secret Menu: Mickey D's in a Whole New Light. The Dutch Bros Secret Menu Will Make Life a Little Sweeter (Updated May 2021) The Ultimate Chipotle Secret Menu is Awesomely Delicious. Frugal Hacks. 10 Smart and Tasty Ways to Save Money at Chick-fil-A. The 13 Major Stores That Offer Free Curbside THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO Work-Around Hack: Buy larger volume multi-serving yogurt containers as you’ll pay much less per ounce than if you buy the individual-sized yogurt cups. 7. Toothpaste. Toothpaste manufacturers are getting really tricky as well. Colgate, for example, took AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Call Them Up and Ask For a 1-Month Refund. When I have a problem with Amazon I usually start a live chat session as it’s easier to say exactly what I want to say. BUTfor the first time ever, I recommend actually calling them at 1- (888) 280-4331 and say, “Why don’t I get 2-day Prime shipping anymore?”. I tried doing this via Live APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Yes, there certainly are. A former Apple intern said that once you use your 25% discount, you can still take advantage of the 15% off family & friends discount for up to “10 units”. So you can buy stuff for family and friends and get a cool 15% off. In addition, after every 3 years of employment, you’ll score a free $500 to buy whatever COSTCO HEARING AIDS: WHO MAKES THEM AND ARE THEY A GOOD DEAL? They include the following 5 brands: – Philips: They are the newest manufacturer of hearing aids on this list. – Kirkland Signature: These are built by Sonova, the same company that makes Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton hearing aids. – Phonak: Considered to be a premium brand. – ReSound: Danish company famous for making the

“Made for

7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED 1. Use a Free 1-Day Pass. The easiest way to get into Sam’s Club and shop without a membership is to Print This One-Day Pass for free. Be aware that you’ll be charged a 10% fee on all purchases and the 1-day pass cannot be used on Black Friday. If you live in California or South Carolina you won’t have to pay the 10% surcharge. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING COSTCO OPTICAL 1. Limited Selection – Most locations have about 2.5 cases of men’s frames and 3 cases for women’s frames. While it’s a lot to pick from, it’s significantly less than places (and websites) that sell only frames. 2. Two Week Wait – Once you pick out your 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR Saving money by purchasing Costco liquor is one of the many terrific ways the warehouse club can help you save. But before you buy alcohol from Costco in the future, there are a few important things you should know. So whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor, be sure to shop smart, sip enthusiastically, and above all, drink responsibly HOW TO CANCEL AMAZON PRIME AND SCORE A REFUND First, Navigate Through the Amazon Labyrinth. To cancel your Prime membership (from the Amazon homepage) you’ll want to click on Account & Lists on the top right. From there you’ll get a drop-down menu with a bunch of options, click on Your Prime Membership. Don’t confuse this page with Memberships & Subscriptions as they are 2

separate

ALL THE WALMART STORES CLOSING IN THE UNITED STATES Walmart just announced that they will soon be closing 154 locations in 26 states throughout the U.S., affecting close to 10,000 employees.. The states hit the hardest include Texas (29), North Carolina (17), and Arkansas (11). It will be interesting to see what happens in the communities where a Walmart will be closing. GENIUS FRUGAL HACKS TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY Frugal Hack #9: Be a Couponer Without Being Extreme. Frugal Hack #6: Go Social and Save Money. Frugal Hack #5: Abandon Your Virtual Shopping Cart & Score a Deal. Frugal Hack #4: Find Free Video Lessons (For Darn Near Anything) Frugal Hack #3: Use Live Chat To Score Deals. Frugal Hack #1: The “Secret” Dish Network Programming Package. 70+ APPAREL COMPANIES WHOSE CLOTHING IS 100% MADE IN THE U All American Clothing – As the name would suggest, the high-quality apparel at the All American Clothing Company is made right here on home soil, guaranteed. Free shipping on $99 or more too. All USA Clothing – This company, based in Keego Harbor, Michigan, is 100% American made, with pride. American Giant – I love how they cut

costs by

11 BEST PLACES TO GET MONEY ORDERS NEAR ME (WITH PRICES TOO) US Bank: $5 fee, $1,000 limit. Chase: $5 fee, $1,000 limit. Regions Bank: $1 fee, $1,000 limit. 11. Post Office (USPS) The United States Post Office is a tried-and-true way to get a money order created. Cost: $1.25 for money orders $500 or under, $1.75 for $500.01 to THE 37 BEST (AND COOLEST) THINGS TO BUY ON AMAZON FOR It’s kinda crazy just how much stuff Amazon.com sells. So when I set out to find the coolest things that Amazon sells for under $25, it was a daunting task. But it sure was fun to sift through 1,000’s of products looking for the best of the best, both in terms of usability and positive reviews. ALL 24 PLACES THAT HIRE 15 AND 14 YEAR OLD WORKERS Burger King. 15 year old teens can get hired in some states by Burger King, but they’ll need a work permit to do so. It appears that 14 year old applicants have a chance as well, but they’ll not be allowed to do what BK deems as “hazardous” restaurant tasks. I’m thinking they’ll be tasked to clean the dining room and help bag

orders.

DAIRY QUEEN SECRET MENU: GET YOUR BLIZZARD ON WITH THESE Order this DQ secret menu favorite and be immediately transported to the islands. It’s a Blizzard with banana, coconut, pineapple, and guava blended in. The guava is not needed to make this one magical if you’re on the fence about it. Apparently this treat is called the Hawaiian Blizzard when the guava is excluded. AMAZON ACCOUNT GET HACKED? 6 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IMMEDIATELY This article guides you through the necessary steps if your Amazon account gets hacked. From where to look for "hidden" orders, to the

correct phone

AMAZON EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: THE NUTS & BOLTS SO YOU CAN SAVE What is the Amazon Employee Discount? Amazon offers a 10% employee discount. They cap the annual discount at $100. So basically you get 10% off everything you buy up to $1,000. While it’s not a huge discount, it’s definitely better than nothing. HOW TO GET THE LOWER PRICE ON AMAZON AFTER A PRICE CHANGE Amazon has become famous for constantly changing prices on shoppers.It’s quite common for an item to be raised or lowered in price by up to 25% on a regular basis. For shoppers, it can be really frustrating to add items to your cart, or wishlist, only to see that they’re way more expensive the following day when you’re ready to

place your order.

9 MUST-KNOW COSTCO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PERKS, AND DISCOUNTS Co-pays are $5 for generic drugs and 5-15% for for brand name medications. Plus, all employees get access to a low cost dental plan which covers teeth cleaning and some basic procedures like cavity fillings. 2. Generous 401 (k) Match. Costco offers a 50% match on your 401 (k) contributions up to a maximum of $500 per year.

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Rather-Be-Shopping helps you save money with coupons, shopping hacks, secret menus, return policy hacks, and cool job opportunites. THE 9 PRODUCT SIZES THAT KEEP SHRINKING (AND WHAT TO DO The size of stuff like orange juice, ice cream, toilet paper, yogurt, and cereal keep getting smaller yet the price stays the same. Here are some tips to fight back. AMAZON NO LONGER OFFERS 2-DAY SHIPPING...HERE'S WHAT TO DO Have you noticed that Amazon doesn’t deliver on their 2-day Prime Shipping anymore? It’s actually not even close for my address. Anything that I want to buy today (a Monday) won’t be delivered until Sunday at the earliest. APPLE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Does Apple sound like a cool place to work? Maybe you already got hired or maybe you’re thinking of seeking a job with the tech giant. In either case, it’s important to understand the Apple employee discount as it’s one of their greatest perks. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING COSTCO OPTICAL 2. How Do I Schedule an Eye Exam? While walk-ins are welcomed when available, you’d be smart to call ahead and schedule your next eye exam. Just call your local Costco and schedule your appointment. At my Costco, exams are available from 10 am – 7 pm Monday-Friday, 9:45 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday.. 3. COSTCO HEARING AIDS: WHO MAKES THEM AND ARE THEY A GOOD DEAL? What Are the Cons of Using Costco? 1. “De-Featured” Hearing Aids: As mentioned above, some hearing aids at Costco might not have the features you need the most. Always ask. 2. Crowded Warehouse: Another con is you have to visit a big crowded warehouse to buy your hearing aids and have them serviced. The key here is to shop midweek before noon.The parking lot will have ample space ALL THE WALMART STORES CLOSING IN THE UNITED STATES Walmart just announced that they will soon be closing 154 locations in 26 states throughout the U.S., affecting close to 10,000 employees.. The states hit the hardest include Texas (29), North Carolina (17), and Arkansas (11). It will be interesting to see what happens in the communities where a Walmart will be closing. 4 THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE BUYING COSTCO LIQUOR one problem i have is i like to look online for products, whether its liquor or grocerys because of vision, then go purchase the items, i can’t find any online actual products to shop for at any of their locations in san antonio tx, ive been wanting to try the kirkland silver for a while, not anjeo of any company, nasty stuff with all sorts of tastes in it, i believe the product im looking 7 WAYS TO SHOP AT SAM'S CLUB WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP (UPDATED Learn some insider ways to shop at Sam's Club without a membership. This is a great way to get in the warehouse and see if an annual membership makes sense. HOW TO CANCEL AMAZON PRIME AND SCORE A REFUND Amazon does a nice job making it sorta time consuming to cancel your Prime membership. After all, they don’t want to lose your business

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