Hot Shopping Tips

In Episode #25, we'll give you the Hot Shopping Tips game plan for cleaning up on Black Friday. Our tips include: How to cherry-pick the best bargains. Where to find the latest flyers. What to buy—and what to skip. Scott Nyerges, deputy editor of Cheapism.com, shares his best tips for shopping on Amazon. Plus: Bargain-hunting apps every shopper should download now. How to avoid rising airline baggage fees. An easy way to void the lines at Target and Walmart this holiday season.

In this episode, we swap great tips about saving on groceries with our guest, Jody Rohlena, a savings expert and editor at Reader's Digest. She shares her favorite new places to get amazing deals on organics, surprising tricks to cut your bills in stores, and much more. We also cover: The real costs of same-day grocery delivery services; how to shop for a health insurance plan; where you CAN'T shop on Thanksgiving; three reasons to download the Honey app now; and why we're crazy about Talika eye-therapy patches.

In Episode #19, we share 11 essential tips for getting the best deals at Amazon with or without a Prime membership! You'll learn about apps, coupons, programs, and lesser-known sections of the shopping mega-site that can save you hundreds of dollars a year or more. We'll also tell you how to avoid buying "5-star" products that turn out to be duds! Plus: Stop those annoying robocalls. A kitchen gadget that can save you $1,000+ a year! Check scams that can clean out your bank account. Outrageous advertising claim gotchas.

In this episode, a nutrition and food-testing expert shares the secrets to shopping smarter at the grocery store so you can spot the healthiest choices and and save money! We ask her for her top picks in coffees, chocolates, wines, olive oils, store brands, and more. Plus: The truth about sell-by dates on food. Why you should bring your best cash-back credit cards to the airport. A scam that can surprise you when you make a call. And a money-saving trick you can use at stores that sell cosmetics.

In Episode #17, we'll tell you everything you need to know to clean up at garage sales, whether you're buying or selling. The best news: If you're a seller, you can skip the price tags and make more money! We'll explain in the podcast. Plus: Why cash and paper receipts can be bad for your health! Many travel insurance policies have lousy coverage; we'll tell you how to find the good ones. Home warranty gotchas. And a clever DIY trick that can save you hundreds of dollars a year.