Yikes! What to Do When Your Amazon Package Is Not Delivered By Josie Rubio, Julie Ramhold Nobody wants to have to worry about missing packages, but delivery issues happen. Here's what to do if your Amazon package never arrived. Published December 21, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
How to Get an Amazon Refund for a Late Delivery By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Frequent Amazon shoppers know packages can arrive late even in the best situation. Learn more in our guide on how to get an Amazon late-delivery refund. Published December 20, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
5 Things That Will See a Price Drop in 2024 By Julie Ramhold, Joselin Linder While it seems like the cost of everything is continually going up, some items will be cheaper this year. Learn what will decrease in price in 2024. Published December 15, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
6 Things That Will See a Price Increase in 2024 By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Inflation may have slowed, but don't expect all the high prices to stop this year year. See what will be more expensive in 2024 to prep your budget now. Published December 15, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: What's the Difference? By Elizabeth Harper, Julie Ramhold Are Cyber Monday deals as good as Black Friday offers? Check out our Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday guide to learn how these two shopping holidays differ. Published November 8, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
18 Ways to Prepare for Black Friday and Get the Best Deals By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst The last few years have changed the Black Friday landscape. Check out our guide on how to prepare for Black Friday 2023, so you'll have a great shopping season. Published September 13, 2023 COMMENTS (2)
The Best iPhone 15 Deals: Get An iPhone 15 Pro For Free! By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Apple has announced the iPhone 15 lineup. Check out our coverage for the best iPhone 15 deals to find and shop now, plus new features to love. Published September 12, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
Black Friday Store Hours 2023: What Time Do They Start? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Now is the time to create your Black Friday game plan! Read our guide to Black Friday store hours in 2023 to learn what you can expect. Published August 4, 2023 COMMENTS (1)
How to Score Invite-Only Deals for Prime Day 2023 By Katie Roberts, DealNews Blog Editor Amazon has added Invite-only Prime deals to its 2023 Prime Day arsenal. But what is this new program, and which offers are eligible for it? Published June 21, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
How Do I Find Amazon Coupons? By Jessica Hulett, DealNews Contributing Writer It's hard to beat Amazon's prices and perks, especially if you're a Prime member. But there are more ways to save at Amazon. Here's how to find Amazon coupons right now. Published May 26, 2023 COMMENTS (1)
6 Tips to Use When Shopping a Store Closing Sale By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst When a retailer says it's closing its doors for good, store closing sales are usually on the horizon. Check out our advice for shopping these events. Published May 4, 2023 COMMENTS (1)
Can ChatGPT Help You Find Discounts? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst AI chatbots have been in the news, but how can consumers use them? Check out our tests applying ChatGPT to shopping and learn about the drawbacks of these bots. Published April 5, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
15 Free April Fools' Pranks to Try This Year By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews Contributing Writer Do you find joy in pranking others? Then we're betting you're on board with free April Fools' pranks! Here are 15 April Fools' prank ideas to get you started. Published March 16, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
Yes, the Pink Tax Is Real. Here's How to Avoid It By Julie Ramhold, Elizabeth Harper In recent years, more retailers have been vocal about making prices more equitable. So is the pink tax a real problem still? We give you the lowdown. Published February 23, 2023 ADD A COMMENT
2023 Retail Returns Statistics & Behavior Report Our latest survey provides insights into Americans' retail shopping and return behavior. See the impact of return policies, reasons for returns, and more. Published December 21, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Is Green Monday the Last Day to Order for Christmas Delivery? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Is Green Monday really the last day to order online and have your items arrive in time for Christmas? We lay out everything you need to know. Published December 7, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
What's America's Bedtime Routine? Here at DealNews, we wanted to learn more about Americans' bedtime and sleep routines. We surveyed more than 1,000 people across the country to find out how they're sleeping, if they're sleeping well, and why? Published November 18, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
How Does Black Friday This Year Compare to 2021? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Black Friday looks very different now than it did just a few years ago, with sales starting earlier and earlier. But how will Black Friday this year compare to last season? Check out our breakdown to find out. Published November 17, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Could Your Laundry Be Making You Sick? Did you know that contaminated laundry can make you sick? Learn how to protect yourself and your family from mold or other pathogens in your laundry. Published October 20, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
How Will Inflation Affect Black Friday Shopping in 2022? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Most consumers have probably felt the pinch of inflation this year in one way or another, but how will inflation affect Black Friday? Check out our guide to find out everything you need to know and ways you can still save. Published October 5, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Does Black Friday Matter Anymore? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Black Friday creep is real, as the season has been growing longer for several years now. Because of that, many consumers wonder if Black Friday matters anymore. Check out our answer to that question and the reasoning behind it. Published September 13, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
What Are the Effects of Inflation on Back to School Shopping? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Inflation has been dominating the news lately and affecting practically every consumer product category. But what is the impact of inflation on Back to School shopping? Read our analysis to find out. Published July 29, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Excess Inventory Is Good for Shoppers. Here's How to Save By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Some retailers are dealing with an excess of inventory and offering discounts to help correct the levels. But how can shoppers benefit from overflowing stockrooms? Read our guide to find out! Published June 22, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Is the Best Buy Haul-Away Service Worth It? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst If you need to get rid of old tech or appliances, you can try a new solution from a popular retailer. But at $200, is Best Buy's haul-away service worth it? We give you the pros and cons, along with other options to consider. Published April 29, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
A New Amazon Fee Could Bring Higher Prices to Consumers By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Amazon can be a hugely convenient shopping option. But because of a new fuel and inflation fee, Amazon may get more expensive for the consumers who shop there. Learn about this surcharge and how you can still save at the retailer. Published April 18, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
What Do the Netflix Password-Sharing Changes Mean for You? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Sharing a Netflix password these days is a milestone in most relationships, whether they're friendly, romantic, or just roommates. But there's a chance that the streamer could start charging users to share outside their homes. Published March 25, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
10 Sales Tricks Retailers Use to Get You to Buy More By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer Each day, stores try to make us put more into our carts and rack up a bigger bill at checkout. Let's look at the sales tricks shops use to convince us to open our wallets wider, so we can avoid doing just that. Published March 10, 2022 ADD A COMMENT
Is Amazon Prime Worth It Now That the Price Is Going Up? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Anyone who's been a longtime member of a subscription service knows that the price will go up over time. Now that it's happening to Amazon Prime, some may be wondering if a Prime membership is still worth it. We can help you decide. Published February 9, 2022 COMMENTS (1)
You Can Get Free At-Home Tests for COVID-19 — Here's What to Know By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing and new variants showing up, demand for at-home COVID-19 tests seems to be increasing every day. Here's what you need to know to get them for free. Published January 14, 2022 COMMENTS (1)
25 Retailers That Let You Buy Online and Pick Up In-Store By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Shopping online can be so convenient, but waiting for your orders to arrive can put a damper on the experience. If you buy online and pick up in-store, though, you can save on time, shipping, and more. Published December 13, 2021 ADD A COMMENT
How Will the Omicron Variant Affect Your Travel Plans? By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Most of us are probably well aware of the delta variant of COVID-19, but now the omicron variant has arrived. How will omicron affect your travel plans? Published December 8, 2021 ADD A COMMENT
Your Guide to Target 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Options By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst Every Target shopper knows how easy it can be to leave the store with more than they intended to buy. But with Target's buy now, pay later options, the bull's-eye retailer is making it simpler to stay on budget. Published November 15, 2021 ADD A COMMENT