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  • About Trae
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    • Shopping Tips
      • Holidays
      • Monthly Deals
    • Beauty & Wellness
      • Beauty Secrets
    • Home & Garden
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  • In the Media
    • Smart Shopping Videos & Podcasts
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smart shopping

CNBC
Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy – CNBC
Back to school saving
Back to School Saving – WGN in Chicago
july best buys
Where To Find The Best Buys in July – CBS New York
july best buys
Shopping deals: What to buy in July – Fox 5 NY
instagram stories
NEW Shopping Buttons on Instagram Stories – Morning Dose
smart shopping
Smart Shopping with Trae Bodge – Morris on Money podcast
Best buys
Shopping deals: What to buy in June – Fox 5 NY
Best buys june
June Best Buys: Travel Deals, Movies And More – CBS NY
save with trae
Save with Trae: Flights
Trae Bodge on Good Morning Washington
Tools for a Cash-Free Lifestyle – Good Morning Washington
Your Business
Affordable Google-Like Work Perks
valentine's day
Romance On A Budget: Ways To Save This Valentine’s Day
Amazon, Google cut speaker prices – Reuters
Inside Edition
How to Get the Most Out of the Holiday Sales – Inside Edition
Inside Edition
Procrastinators Rejoice! Check Out the Best Last-Minute Deals on Gifts for the Holidays – Inside Edition
Harry Connick Jr. Show
Last-Minute Gifts – Harry
December Best Buys: Electronics, Tools, Board Games and More – CBS NY
Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck This Cyber Monday – CBS NY
MSNBC
Black Friday Shopping – MSNBC
october deals
Expert Tips To Save Money While Shopping This Fall
Labor Day
Happy Shopping! Find The Best Deals This Labor Day Weekend
Daily Glow
Last-Minute Back to School Savings Tips
Walmart Grocery
Walmart’s New Grocery Delivery Service
CBS NY
What to Buy in August
Road trip essentials
Road trip essentials
Back to School
Money-saving tips for back to school shopping
July Best Buys
July 4th
What to buy in July: smart shopping tips
Creative Graduation Gifts (that won’t break the bank) – Let’s Talk Live in DC
April Sales: Best Buys To Kick Off Your Spring Shopping Season – CBS NY
Shopping Can Be Reward-ing! – Good Morning Washington
Fox 5 NY
Snow Day Shopping & Binge-watching – Fox 5 NY
March deals: Buy spring apparel, wait on home improvement CNBC
Best Items to Buy in March – Fox 5 News
March Sales: Best Shopping Deals To Keep Your Wallet Happy
Trae Bodge
February Sales: Best Buys For Valentine’s Day, President’s Day Weekend
The Business of the Big Game – Super Bowl LI with FOX 10 Phoenix
Trae Bodge
Cashing In On Credit Card Rewards – PIX11
January Bargains – CNBC On the Money
The Epidemic of Store Closings – Fox5 NY
truetrae smart shopping expert headshotI’m Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with a passion for helping you save money and get the best value from your purchases.
I love thrift stores, modern art, good food, and exploring new places. When I’m not helping you find the best deals out there, I’m hanging with my 15-year-old daughter, Sadie Mae, and my husband, Chris.
Happy Shopping!

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