Don’t fall for these misleading home warranty mailers

John Matarese  |  September 9, 2022

Do you ever feel like your mailbox is filled with ads and letters you didn’t sign up for? While most mailers are innocent ads or coupons, some take it a little too far, making it appear what they have to…

Rupturing batteries force recall of some HearMuffs units for infants

Scripps National Desk  |  September 8, 2022

Four models of HearMuffs have been recalled after regulators found that the products’ alkaline batteries are prone to rupture. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted 19 incidents of batteries rupturing, but as of Wednesday, none have caused any injuries.…

This top-rated steam cleaner is on sale

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 8, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve…

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Southwest’s companion pass deal gets you a free ticket for a friend

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 8, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Southwest Airlines…

Qantas will let passengers pay to keep the seat next to them empty

Tricia Goss  |  September 8, 2022

Going forward, if you want some alone time on a flight, Australian airline Qantas might offer it to you — for a price. The “Neighbour Free” seating option is a trial program now running across six domestic routes over a…

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Gas station chain offering discounts amid spike in diesel fuel prices

Scripps National Desk  |  September 7, 2022

While Sheetz gas and convenience stores might be mostly clustered in areas around the eastern coast of the U.S., drivers of diesel vehicles going long distances could be pleasantly surprised at the discounts the brand is offering for Truck Driver…

Two hot dogs with ketchup and mustard.

You can get $500 and 2 free tickets to an NFL game to review stadium food

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 7, 2022

Sports fans obviously love football season for the actual games, but game-day food is an important part of the overall experience. If you just happen to love this time of year both for the football and the treats, Pickswise is…

Criminals are using jammers, deauthers to disrupt Wi-Fi security cameras

WXYZ News  |  September 7, 2022

A new warning is being issued for anyone who uses wireless security cameras like Ring to protect their home. A Detroit woman said her Ring camera didn’t capture the moment her car was stolen from the front of her house,…

New California law could increase fast-food minimum wage to $22 per hour

Scripps National Desk  |  September 7, 2022

Those who work in the fast food industry in California received good news on Labor Day, Sept. 5. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite…

An Asian woman teaches a classroom full of teenagers who have their hands raised.

California school district asked parents to rent a room in their home to teachers as affordable housing disappears

Marie Rossiter  |  September 6, 2022

A Northern California school district facing a mass exodus of teachers due to the skyrocketing price of housing in the Bay Area. With not enough homes for sale in the area, plus rent prices spiking with little sign of stopping,…

Student loan relief is attracting scammers before forgiveness applications open

Scripps National Desk  |  September 6, 2022

The Better Business Bureau said it has received multiple reports of student loan borrowers being targeted by imposter loan forgiveness calls and emails. The reports came in the days following President Joe Biden’s announcement that public student loan borrowers would…

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You can get a set of 3 battery-operated birch candles for $21

Emily O'Brien  |  September 6, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Flameless candles,…

1-year Peacock Premium subscription is only $19.99 right now

Tricia Goss  |  September 6, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Using an…

More than 26,000 cordless lawn mowers recalled due to laceration hazard

Scripps National Desk  |  September 2, 2022

More than 26,000 cordless lawn mowers were recalled after officials received 31 reports of either the blade or the bolt securing the blade on the recalled lawn mowers detaching. The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission said the affected models are…

E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy’s continues to spread

Scripps National Desk  |  September 2, 2022

Thirteen more people have been infected with E. coli that may be linked to Wendy’s, according to the Centers for Disease Control. “A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people…

Amputation hazard prompts company to recall thousands of infant strollers

Scripps National Desk  |  September 2, 2022

UPPAbaby has recalled 14,400 of its Ridge Jogging strollers as the company said their rear brakes can cause a non-occupant child’s finger to be lacerated or amputated. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said at least one child who was…

Applebee’s All You Can Eat Boneless Wings for $12.99 deal is back

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 2, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Nothing goes…

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Sam’s Club is raising its annual membership fee

Scripps National Desk  |  September 1, 2022

It will soon be more expensive to be a member of Sam’s Club. The wholesale retailer is increasing the price of its annual membership, according to CNBC and Reuters. Starting Oct. 17, club members will reportedly pay $50 annually. That’s a $5 increase.…

Mississippi will tax forgiven student loan debt, and other states could follow

Tricia Goss  |  August 31, 2022

Student loan debt is the fastest-growing type of debt in the U.S. More than 43 million Americans carry federal student loan debt, with an average balance of more than $37,000. When the Biden Administration announced last week that it would…

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Bed Bath & Beyond announces layoffs and store closures

Scripps National Desk  |  August 31, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond announced Aug. 31 that it is laying off employees and closing some stores following a decline in sales. The retailer says it will reduce its workforce by about 20%. It has also identified approximately 150 “lower-producing”…

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You’ll live in this oversized tunic sweater this fall—and it’s on sale for $40

Tricia Goss  |  August 31, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Autumn is…

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Companies may soon have to list salary ranges on job listings in California

Tricia Goss  |  August 31, 2022

If Governor Gavin Newsom signs off on legislation passed by California lawmakers Tuesday, employers in the state will be required to post salary ranges on all job postings. The bill mandates that all companies with 15 or more employees disclose…

You can get paid $2,400 to avoid all screens for 24 hours

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 31, 2022

If you’d like to cut back on your screen time, but need a bit of an incentive to do so, how does some cold hard cash sound? Reviews.org is looking to pay someone $2,400 to go 24 hours without technology.…

You can get paid $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 30, 2022

If you’re having trouble coming up with dinner ideas after a long workday, Kellogg’s is offering up some serious cash if you’re willing to have breakfast for dinner. Specifically: a bowl (or two) of cereal. Now through National Breakfast Day…

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National Cinema Day will bring $3 movie tickets to a theater near you

Tricia Goss  |  August 29, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Have you…

Animal cookies sold at Target recalled because they may contain metal

Scripps National Desk  |  August 29, 2022

Animal cookies sold at Target stores under the Market Pantry brand are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain metal. The 44-ounce Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies, made by D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc., were sold in a…

T-Mobile teaming up with SpaceX to improve coverage in remote areas

Scripps National Desk  |  August 29, 2022

T-Mobile and SpaceX are teaming up to provide more complete coverage in the U.S. The mobile carrier says it will leverage SpaceX’s satellites to offer cell service in even the most remote locations in the U.S. “More than just a…

For Rent sign in front of house

Hit with a rent hike? Here are some things you can do

John Matarese  |  August 29, 2022

Rents have been soaring in 2022, whether you are in an apartment or a rental home. After two years of not raising the rent, many landlords are now making up for it (and their higher costs) by raising rent 10%…

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California votes to ban sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035

Scripps National Desk  |  August 27, 2022

California has voted to have more eco-friendly vehicles on its roadways after the California Air Resources Board voted on Aug. 25 to approve a strict policy to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. As CNN reported, the move…

Private Caribbean Island with home is for sale for just $475,000

Tricia Goss  |  August 26, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Do you…

Outlet mall secrets: How to know what you’re actually buying

John Matarese  |  August 26, 2022

When it comes to outlet malls, what’s not to love? They offer brand names, great fashion and lower prices than at the mall. And in these inflationary times, they can be a great option for saving money on your favorite…

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How to apply for student loan forgiveness

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 25, 2022

On Oct. 17, the Department of Education officially launched the student debt forgiveness program application process following the successful launch of its beta site over the weekend. The Biden Administration first announced it will be forgiving student loan debt for…

Lazy person watching streaming TV

You can get paid $1,000 to give up streaming services for a month

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 25, 2022

If you’ve been looking for a good reason not to watch so much TV, how does exchanging your screen habit for $1,000 sound? The company Myprotein is looking to pay one person $1,000 to give up streaming services for a…

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Who is eligible for federal student loan forgiveness?

Scripps National Desk  |  August 24, 2022

President Joe Biden announced a plan Aug. 24 to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt. Who is eligible? The Department of Education said it will cancel student loan debt for individuals who make under $125,000 and married…

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Kia, Hyundai recall more than 280,000 SUVs due to fire risk

WFTS  |  August 24, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 281,000 of their vehicles due to a fire risk. The NHTSA said the recall involves more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade vehicle models from 2020-2022 and over 36,000…

Blue Diamond voluntarily recalls 347,000 pounds of almonds over salmonella concerns

Scripps National Desk  |  August 24, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration announced that Blue Diamond voluntarily recalled close to 350,000 pounds of almonds due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA notice, the Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers initiated the recall after an internal sampling was…

Woman holding beef package at grocery store

Steak prices fall as beef supply starts to catch up with demand

Marie Rossiter  |  August 24, 2022

Good news at the grocery store for a change! After many months of rising prices on everything from gas to groceries, prices for certain cuts of beef are falling — at least for now. According to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI),…

Woman watching TV on couch

You can get paid $1,000 to binge-watch 10 hours of ‘Full House’

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 24, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It may…

Bath and Body Works storefront

Bath & Body Works now has a rewards program for frequent buyers

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 24, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.After a…

Authorities warn of sophisticated scammers impersonating law enforcement

WXYZ News  |  August 23, 2022

Authorities are sounding the alarm about yet another scam. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and are threatening arrest for past violations unless victims pay money. Macomb County Sheriff’s public information officer Sergeant Renee Yax knows all too well what…

Inflation is hitting college student budgets hard

John Matarese  |  August 23, 2022

If someone in your family is heading back to college this fall, it is not just the rising tuition they have to deal with this year. Just about everything they need to buy is up in price too. Abby Hecht…

Bed Bath and Beyond store

College student makes $110M trading shares of Bed Bath & Beyond stock

Tricia Goss  |  August 19, 2022

Jake Freeman is an applied math and economics major at the University of Southern California. At age 16, He co-published a paper titled “Irreducible Risks of Hedging a Bond With a Default Swap.” at the age of 16. And now,…

Lowe's storefront

Lowe’s gives employees ‘inflation bonuses’ to help with rising costs

Marie Rossiter  |  August 18, 2022

Lowe’s Home Improvement announced it will offer $55 million in bonus incentives to its employees to help offset record-high inflation rates. During the company’s quarterly earnings call, Lowe’s chairman, president and CEO, Marvin R. Ellison, said the company recognized the…

Consumer overdraft fees dropped 90% with new Bank of America policy

Scripps National Desk  |  August 18, 2022

Bank of America, the second largest bank in the U.S., announced that policy changes enacted earlier in the year have shown a recent drop in overdraft fees by 90%. The bank announced Aug. 17 that the swift and steep decline…

Bring Your Own Cup Day returning to 7-Eleven this month

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 18, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.How much…

9 great deals from Bed Bath & Beyond’s back-to-college sale

Tricia Goss  |  August 18, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Many college…

Full length wall mirror

This elegant, arched full-length mirror looks stylish in any room—and it’s on sale

Emily O'Brien  |  August 17, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.A beautiful…

FDA green lights over-the-counter hearing aids

Scripps National Desk  |  August 17, 2022

People will soon be able to buy hearing aids over the counter, without a medical exam, prescription or fitting. The Food and Drug Administration says its new rule will improve access and bring down the cost of hearing aids for…

GM recalls over 400K vehicles over possible faulty seat belt

Scripps National Desk  |  August 16, 2022

General Motors is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a potential issue with seat belts. The recall is for the 2021 and 2022 model years of the Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC…

Walmart+ members will soon get Paramount+ streaming service as part of the package

Scripps National Desk  |  August 16, 2022

U.S. retail giant Walmart has made a deal with Paramount Global to offer streaming content from the company’s Paramount+ service to members of Walmart+, the company announced on Aug. 15. Walmart’s membership program subscribers will get access to the “Essential…

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