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5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

  • Erin El Issa

Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hur…

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

  • Lauren Schwahn

Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal y…

Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

  • Erin El Issa

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spen…

Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

  • Elizabeth Renter

Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shop…

How to Stay Safe From Third-Party Seller Scams

How to Stay Safe From Third-Party Seller Scams

  • Lauren Schwahn

When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want to watch out for scams. Derrek Casebolt thought he was getting a steal when he bought a gam…

Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

  • Taryn Phaneuf

Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh,…

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

  • Lauren Schwahn

Planning what to buy is essential for efficient and cost-effective trips to the grocery store. It’s smart to customize a list based on where you do your grocery shopping; you’ll find a different selection at a supermarket than at a wholesale club or neighborhood health food store. Stocking u…

Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s

Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s

  • Amanda Barroso

Trader Joe’s is a national chain of grocery stores with a bit of a cult following. There are dozens of social media accounts dedicated to Trader Joe’s shopping hauls and recipes using only items found at the store. Trader Joe’s even has its own podcast. If you’ve never shopped at Trader Joe’…

The Best Things to Buy at Costco Are Daily Essentials, Not TVs

The Best Things to Buy at Costco Are Daily Essentials, Not TVs

  • Tommy Tindall

Traditional grocery store advice is to stay out of the aisles and shop the perimeter to spend less and eat healthier. That’s harder to do at Costco, says Addie McHale, a Denver-based certified financial planner. Each visit is a treasure hunt. You get there, take it in and want to walk the wh…

Skipped Black Friday? Today’s Cyber Monday Sales Offer Second Chance

Skipped Black Friday? Today’s Cyber Monday Sales Offer Second Chance

  • Tommy Tindall

It’s the question of the holiday shopping season. Which is the more ‘dealtastic’ day: Black Friday or Cyber Monday? After a year of tracking sales, we finally know the answer: It’s a tie. Well, kind of.Retailers mostly recycle Black Friday deals on Cyber Monday, which means today could be yo…

5 Credit Card Rewards Pitfalls to Avoid This Holiday Season

5 Credit Card Rewards Pitfalls to Avoid This Holiday Season

  • Craig Joseph

Grab your wallet because the busiest time of the year for spending is upon us. Despite persistent inflation and dwindling household savings, shoppers are planning to drop up to an estimated $967 billion during this holiday season, a November 2023 study by the National Retail Federation shows…

Black Friday Shopping Could Look Different This Year, Experts Say

Black Friday Shopping Could Look Different This Year, Experts Say

  • Lauren Schwahn

Black Friday is Nov. 24 this year. Retailers thrive on tantalizing shoppers ahead of the post-Thanksgiving event, keeping them guessing about how exactly the experience will unfold. But economic conditions, past sales and other factors can provide clues about what’s to come. Here’s what mark…

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

  • Cara Smith, NerdWallet

Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

The 10 cutest Halloween costumes for your cat in 2023

The 10 cutest Halloween costumes for your cat in 2023

  • Cassie Sheets

If ever there were a holiday that belonged to cats, it’s Halloween. These cat Halloween costumes are absolutely adorable — and some are so comfortable your kitten might actually keep them on all night.

10 non-edible Halloween candy alternatives trick-or-treaters will love

10 non-edible Halloween candy alternatives trick-or-treaters will love

  • Cassie Sheets

Halloween is nearly here, which means it’s time to stock up on treats. But for some parents, coming home with a bag of sugary sweets is anything but a treat. These Halloween candy alternatives include stickers, toys, and accessories that kids will love, even if they have allergies or dietary…

Smart Money: Social Media Shopping Tips, and Investing Spare Cash

Smart Money: Social Media Shopping Tips, and Investing Spare Cash

  • Sean Pyles

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money po…

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Target is recalling almost 5 million glass jar candles over laceration and burn hazards after six people were injured, some severely. Here’s how to return them.

How to maximize your candle's burn time

How to maximize your candle's burn time

    Here are five things you should always do to maximize your candle’s burn time and ensure you get value for money.

    How to set your Cyber Monday shopping strategy

    How to set your Cyber Monday shopping strategy

    • Lauren Schwahn, NerdWallet

    A solid strategy can help you make the most of Cyber Monday without busting your budget. Here's what to do.

    Save time and money during the holidays with these apps

    Save time and money during the holidays with these apps

      There are so many ways to save this holiday season.

      How to navigate price-matching policies this holiday season

      How to navigate price-matching policies this holiday season

      • Amanda Barroso, NerdWallet

      Here are some tips to help cut through the confusion and decide if price matching is a good shopping strategy for you this holiday season.

      Black Friday tips: In-store vs. online shopping

      Black Friday tips: In-store vs. online shopping

        This year’s Black Friday will be similar to last year’s, but many stores are starting their sales earlier and major retailers will be adding additional deals to their websites on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Jon Vincent, founder of EarlyBlackFriday.com and a national expert on Black Friday…

        What Makes a Black Friday Deal Worth It?

        What Makes a Black Friday Deal Worth It?

        • Lauren Schwahn

        Black Friday sales are everywhere. Judging by retailers’ advertisements stuffed with language like “must-have deals” and “can’t-miss epic finds,” you’d be led to believe that every deal is too good…

        The ultimate 2022 holiday gift guide: Books, movies, and more for everyone on your list

        The ultimate 2022 holiday gift guide: Books, movies, and more for everyone on your list

        • Lee Digital Content Center

        The holiday shopping season started early this year. But if you're just getting started, here are some suggestions.

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