by Bruce Horovitz, AARP, Updated September 16, 2021 AARP asked the experts. We reached out to three thrift specialists who have each written books about garage sales and savvy spending on used items, and they shared their thoughts on the 10 used items you should never — under any circumstances — purchase. Medicine Anything for a…
Read More 10 Things You Shouldn’t Buy UsedRachel Sokol Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 While Walmart is a bargain store in many regards (and some items are cheaper at Walmart than on Amazon), some items are not nearly the deal you may be expecting. Things in bulk Gift wrap Diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies Read more HERE.
Read More 10 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Walmart—But Aren’tCharu Suri Every global pandemic has resulted in a severe economic impact and ripple effects reflected in the prices of items. That’s not to say all pandemics are the same—find out 13 ways the coronavirus is different than other historic pandemics. Read HERE.
Read More 8 Things That Will Get More Expensive (and 3 Things That Will Be Cheaper) Post-PandemicHere are some things I’ve learned over the years that helped me get out of debt, avoid spending too much when I did shop, and not be sucked in by the lures of advertising. The examples below are taken from today’s emails. Put your credit cards in a container, fill it with water, and put…
Read More How to Avoid Spending Too MuchOver the past few weeks (and months) a number of retailers – including some of my favorites – have filed for bankruptcy. I suspect that some who closed because of coronavirus may fail to reopen or may go out of business within the next 12 months. Here is a list of retailers (and restaurants) I…
Read More Do You Like to Shop?WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — You’re in lockdown, yet you still have to go grocery shopping, but how do you stay safe and avoid catching the coronavirus? The American Medical Association has some timely tips. Read them here.
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