When you're trying to get out of debt, one of the big recommendations is to get rid of your credit cards and only use a debit card if you have to use plastic at all. After all, it's harder to get into debt if you can't spend money you don't have, right? But is it wise to choose a debit card? Should you use a credit card or debit card? Benefits and Downsides to Debit Cards Debit cards are cards that allow you to draw upon the cash in your … [Read more...]
Is Rakuten a Scam?
If you're like me, you've been seeing ads for a site called Rakuten, which bills itself as a site where you can shop your favorite online stores and get cash back. They even sponsor the Golden State Warriors, and if you're an NBA fan, you've probably seen the name on the jerseys. They must be a hugely profitable company to be able to sponsor an NBA team, and yet they can still give you cash back? Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Is … [Read more...]
Fewer Black Friday Deals This Year
A lot of stores have already begun their Black Friday deals, especially if they are mail order, as shipping has slowed this year. But you may have noticed that the deals just don't seem as great this year. What's going on? Are there fewer Black Friday deals this year? Supply Chain Issues Means Fewer Products We've heard a lot about all of the supply chain issues over the past month or so. To put it simply, because of the pandemic, the … [Read more...]
4 Things To Know Before Subscribing to Billie Razor
I'm still a happy user of Billie razor after subscribing a few years ago. Billie Razor is a subscription service where you get great five blade razor cartridges sent to you in the mail on a regular schedule. The cartridges have a shave gel built in, and they recommend you change your blade every seven shaves. Though I admit, I may have shaved a bit less during the pandemic, I still like being able to pull out a fresh new razor without having … [Read more...]
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is nearly upon us. And while a lot of people like to wait for Black Friday sales to do their shopping, this year, it will benefit you to get your holiday shopping done early. Supply Chain Issues You may have heard about the supply chain issues. What does this mean? Basically, the production of everything has slowed. In the beginning of the pandemic, many factories around the world were shut … [Read more...]