Looking for easy ways to save money, shop smarter and protect yourself from scams? Whether you’re gearing up for Super Bowl LIX with delicious game-day deals, hunting for budget-friendly finds on Amazon or keeping your financial information safe, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the latest tips to help you save big and stay secure!

Bite into game-day deals

February 9 is Super Bowl LIX, and many restaurants are offering fantastic discounts and freebies to help you celebrate the big game with your favorite snacks. During past Super Bowl Sundays, for instance, Applebee’s gave customers 20 boneless wings for free with an online or a to-go order of $40 or more; Hungry Howie’s served up $6.99 pizzas; and Carvel knocked $5 off their Game Ball ice-cream cake when customers ordered it via a delivery app. Find this year’s delicious offers at EatDrinkDeals.com and TheKrazyCouponLady.com.

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Learn How to Save Cash in 2025 Now With These Smart Savings Tips

Looking to stretch your dollars further? With a few savvy strategies, saving money can be simple and even enjoyable! Whether you’re dreaming of a vacation, planning holiday celebrations or trying to keep grocery bills down, smart spending habits can help you achieve more without straining your budget. From finding travel deals to scoring seasonal savings […]

Protect lost cards easily

It’s happened to all of us: One minute we’re sure where our credit card is, and the next, it’s nowhere to be found. To gain peace of mind while you look for your missing card, log in to your account and search for the “lock” option. Most card issuers—including American Express, Bank of America and Citibank—now offer this feature. It allows you to block new purchases while letting previously authorized ones, like an autopay bill, go through. Once you find your card, just unlock it to use it again!

Save more at Amazon’s new store

Calling all online shoppers: Amazon has launched a new discount mobile-only store called Amazon Haul. It’s packed with thousands of home goods, gadgets and other popular products priced at $20 or less—most items are under $10, with some as low as $1! Even better, savings grow as you add to your cart, with 5% off orders of $50 or more, and 10% off when you spend $75 or more. Recent steals include a 17-oz. insulated stainless steel water bottle for $7.99, an eight-piece measuring spoon and cup set for $6.99, and a dashboard cell phone holder for $5.99. Plus, Amazon guarantees satisfaction with their “A-to-z Guarantee,” and you can return items over $3 within 15 days. To get started, just open the Amazon Shopping app and tap “Haul” in the top navigation menu or visit Amazon.com/haul on your mobile device’s browser.

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Best Ways to Recover From Holiday Spending: Savings Tips

For retirees looking to maximize their savings around. the holidays, financial flexibility is key to enjoying a worry-free, comfortable life. While adapting to a fixed income may seem challenging, there are many simple yet effective ways to stretch every dollar further. From taking advantage of senior discounts and loyalty rewards to rethinking daily spending or […]

Savings secret: Dodge the ‘cozy’ trap

Reading positive customer reviews that mention a product’s feel or texture—like “soft,” “plush” or “smooth”—makes us more tempted to buy it, per research in the Journal of Contemporary Marketing Science. That’s because vivid firsthand physical descriptions trick our brain into feeling like we’re holding the item, making us more likely to fall in love with it and buy it. To outsmart this advertising trick, just compare the product’s more objective details, like the thread count of a throw or the ratio of cotton to wool in a sweater.

Scam Beware: Sidestep the QR code trick

Got a Package You Didn’t Order? Scammers are sending unsolicited products with a QR code inside the box, hoping you’ll scan it. But doing so gives the fraudsters access to your personal and financial information. The simple fix? Simply discard the code, but feel free to keep the item—it’s yours by law!