More Than You Bargained For: Avoiding Online Shopping Scams
Most consumers realize they need to watch out for shopping scams. Yet bad actors continually find new and more clever ways to rip people off. When shopping for items online, avoid getting fleeced with these preventative steps. Trying to earn your trust Scammers work hard to get you to trust that their email or text […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: February’s Best Buys
Appliances, furniture, mattresses, housewares, winter apparel, cameras, big-screen TVs and accompanying home-theater equipment are all marked down in February, making it a great month to score deals on home-related purchases. TVs and accessories Fueled by the Super Bowl, January sales on big-screen televisions, speakers and other home-theater products tend to spill over into early February […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: December’s Best Buys
With the holidays upon us, consumers will be inundated with sales and discounts on a range of home-related products. While Black Friday may be over, there’s still plenty of time to score some excellent deals. Here’s a look at the biggest December discounts. Big-screen TVs, home theater accessories and gaming systems. The sales on these […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: November’s Best Buys
Just about everything’s on sale in November as brick-and-mortar and online retailers compete for your hard-earned dollars. The month begins with Veterans Day discounts and ends with Black Friday deals. While this can be the best time to find a deal on home-related purchases, don’t be fooled by all the hype. Do your research! Mattresses, […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: October’s Best Buys
October is a prime time for home-related purchases such as paint, leaf blowers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and air conditioning units. As the temperatures fall so do prices on window units and central air systems. Smoke detectors and batteries. When it’s time to “fall back” to Standard Time, it’s also time to change the […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: September’s Best Buys
Major appliances, furniture, laptops and school supplies are all discounted in September, starting with heavily advertised sales over Labor Day weekend. Also, keep a lookout for deals on air conditioners as the weather cools down and demand drops. Mattresses. It’s a Labor Day tradition for retailers to offer discounted prices on mattresses, box springs, and […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: August’s Best Buys
Watch for deepening discounts on summer items, along with back-to-school discounts on office supplies and computers. Late summer is also a great time to snag deals on new flooring for your home. Here’s a look at the most significant August discounts. Back-to-school sales. Look for weekly deals on school and home office supplies and generous […]
A Calendar for Shoppers: July’s Best Buys
Fourth of July sales on furniture and appliances are retail traditions followed by deep discounts on summer items, making this month a great time to purchase home-related items. So Long to Summer Gear… Now’s your chance to purchase summer items at a steep discount. Beach towels, patio equipment, summer sporting goods, outdoor lights, grills, outdoor […]
Let’s Go Shopping for a Coffee Maker
If you start your day with coffee, buying a new coffee maker is a major decision. With so many options, finding the best one to suit your needs can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know before you shop. Drip coffee makers brews larger quantities (4 to 12 cups) of coffee, so it’s a […]