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3 reasons why eBay is better than Amazon

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You might not realize that eBay can meet many of your online shopping needs, and often for better prices than Amazon. … Read More

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How (and why) to add friction to your spending

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Companies talk a lot about how to reduce friction when it comes to spending. But is that really benefiting you? … Read More

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How to stop shopping on Amazon

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Whether you want to make a political statement or just reduce your consumption, here’s how to stop shopping on Amazon. … Read More

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Does not having Amazon Prime cost you more?

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I revisit my perennial request for you to cancel your Amazon Prime membership wondering if there are hidden costs that might cost you more. I want you to cancel your Amazon Prime membership. In most cases, this is the best … Read More … Read More

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Simple financial moves: Cancel Amazon Prime

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Cancelling Amazon Prime is one simple way of taking back control of your finances from a company that entices you to spend without thinking. … Read More

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Why you should get a refund and not store credit

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When you make a return, many retailers want to refund your money to store credit or a gift card, but here’s why you don’t want to do that. I had to return an item the other day on Amazon. It … Read More … Read More

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Smart speakers are terrible for your finances

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I discuss smart speakers and how easy it is to spend money unintentionally (and potentially recklessly) with them. Leading the list on the worst blog ideas for me to write would be one with reviews of the latest tech gadgets. … Read More … Read More

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Amazon Prime doesn’t save you money

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You may think you’re getting one over on them when you have Amazon Prime, but Amazon is laughing all the way to the bank. I want you to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription. I don’t say this because I hate … Read More … Read More

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Is it time for a Slow Shipping movement?

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I propose the creation of a Slow Shipping movement, like the Slow Food movement, to promote the pleasure of waiting for items to arrive. Have you heard of AliExpress? I hadn’t until recently. As far as I can tell, it’s … Read More … Read More

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Amazon Prime just raised its prices by 20%. What’s 20% of $0?

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The news was electric. Amazon, the great dark god of retail, was going to raise its prices on its popular Amazon Prime subscription service, from $99 a year to $119 a year. That wasn’t the electric part though. That was … Read More … Read More

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