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How to Support Small Businesses During the Pandemic
Fitness and Wellness Deals – CT Live!
Best deals in January
Mistakes that can cost you cash when shopping online – WKYC in Cleveland
Last minute shoppers work to safely buy presents before Christmas – PIX11 NY
Still need to shop? Here are some last-minute holiday gifts – PIX11 NY
Gifts You Can Send Virtually This 2020 Holiday Season – Cheddar
Here are the hottest holiday gifts that give back – Good Morning America’s GMA3
Take advantage of last-minute holiday shopping on Green Monday – CBS Portland, OR
5 Gift Ideas for the People You Won’t See in Person – The Hub Today in Boston
How to save money while online shopping this holiday season – Radio.com
Tools to Help You Get the Very Best Deals Online Right Now – NECN in Boston
Holiday shopping during a pandemic? Experts share tips – KTVU in San Francisco
How to host a safe and socially-distanced holiday – GMA3: What You Need to Know
December Best Buys
Black Friday 2020 – NBC News Now
Changes to expect in store and online on Black Friday due to the COVID-19 pandemic – ABC7 NY
Here’s how to shop this Black Friday … from your couch – NBC News Now
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2020 Deals – Cheddar
The quarantine comfort gifts you need this holiday season – GMA3: What You Need to Know
Tools to save money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday – Fox Houston
Some of the best ways to find holiday shopping bargains – WGN
Savvy shopping & savings for the holidays – PIX11 NY
‘Cyber November’ is the new Black Friday: How to score deals online – Today Show
Savvy Holiday Shopping – Start with Kristy podcast
Tips to Avoid Holiday Debt – CT Live!
November Best Buys, 2020
Retailers announce Black Friday changes to avoid crowds amid pandemic – NBC Nightly News
Amazon Prime Day & Holiday Shopping – Cheddar
Tips to entertain outdoors during cooler weather – GMA3: What You Need to Know
Shop with your gift cards before stores go out of business – FOX 5 NY
Best Deals in October
Why Pen Caps Have Holes in Them and Microwave Doors Are Covered in Dots – Inside Edition
Your Money Matters: What you need to know about retail membership services – WGN Chicago
How to make money selling your items during the pandemic – GMA3: What You Need to Know
Labor Day Shopping Deals – Cheddar
How to Save Money in SEPTEMBER 2020 | Best Deals of the Month
Back-to-school deals you don’t want to miss – PIX11 NY
Back-to-School Shopping During COVID-19 – Cheddar
Keeping Your Finances Healthy During a Pandemic with Trae Bodge – Off the Gram Podcast
Update your child’s at-home workspace with these must-have items – GMA3: What You Need to Know
Back-To-School Shopping Tips – Cheddar
August Best Buys 2020
The latest loungewear trends from Black-owned businesses – GMA3 What You Need to Know
How to Get the Best Deals at Stores That Are Closing – Cheddar
JUARA Presents How to Shop Smart & Save Money During Challenging Times
Outlet mall offers virtual shopper program – Fox 5 NY
Smart Shopping and Summer Activities – Mom’s Organization Motivation podcast
Midday Fix: Clean Your Closet for Cash – Tips for Summer Selling Success – WGN
Fourth of July Weekend Deals – Fox Houston
How to Save Money in July
Fourth of July discounts and deals – PIX11 NY
Wear a mask, support a good cause – Good Morning America’s GMA3: What You Need to Know
Father’s Day Deals – RMWorld Travel Radio
Deals on Gifts for Dad – Fox Houston
How to Turn Your Kids into Smarter Shoppers – The Money Mammals Podcast
How to Save Money in JUNE 2020 | Best Deals of the Month
Tips to make money from home during self-isolation – Rhode Show
Self-isolation side hustles — ways to make some extra cash during the pandemic – WGN
Could reservations to get groceries be the future of shopping? Fox 5 News
Businesses Helping to Ease Pandemic Tensions – Rhode Show
Coronavirus Pandemic Means A Different Kind Of Mother’s Day Celebration – CBS NY
How to Save Money in MAY 2020 | Best Deals of the Month
What Is ‘Black Friday in April’? Many Stores Turning to Sales to Stay Afloat Amid Coronavirus Shut Downs
How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams – Cheddar
How to make money from home during COVID-19 isolation
How to stay safe when getting goods from curbside pickup – Fox 5 NY
Working from Home? Lifestyle Expert Trae Bodge Has Tips For You – NBC News Now
How to Save Money in APRIL 2020 | Best Deals of the Month
Four Ways to Make Extra Cash From Your Living Room – Cheddar
Here are 6 ways to effectively work from home – WJLA
How spring cleaning can earn you money – PIX11
Coronavirus – What to do if you are self-quarantined? Inside Edition
March shopping: Here are the best deals this month along with what you should avoid buying – WJLA
A Delicious Way to Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time – First Coast News
Tips to Save Some Cash This Valentine’s Day – Cheddar
Tips and tricks to avoid overspending on Valentine’s Day – NBC News Now
Americans will spend $27.4B on Valentine’s Day this year – Chasing News
Everything you need to know about Valentine’s Day deals and the best times to buy – WJLA
Budgeting and Spending Thoughtfully for Your Wedding – Colorpop Events Podcast
Military Money Show – How to Start Smart Shopping with Trae Bodge
Should You Invest in Luxury Sneakers? Money with Friends Podcast
How to find amazing TV’s deals ahead of the Super Bowl – WJLA
What’s the Cost of FOMO? Money with Friends podcast
Secret Tips to Save Money & Shop Smarter – Millennial Money Podcast
Don’t take your bad financial habits into 2020, use these smart money moves instead – WUSA
Everything you need to know about January deals and the best time to buy – WJLA
Money moves to make in 2020 – Good Morning Washington
Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Returns – Cheddar
Holiday Returns – Cavuto Live
Holiday shopping returns: When to do it and what deals to snag – NBC News Now
What to know before you go to return those holiday gifts – NBC Nightly News
Here’s where to scoop up those last minute holiday gifts – NBC Nightly News
Hacking the last-minute holiday gift rush – NBC News Now
With Christmas days away, will your holiday gifts arrive on time? NBC Nightly News
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Deals
How to spot fake product reviews online – NBC Nightly News
The Best Deals This Holiday Season – Cheddar
GETTING A GOOD DEAL: Here’s what to buy in December – WJLA
Making The Most Of Cyber Monday’s Online Deals
How to get the best bang for your holiday shopping bucks
GETTING A GOOD DEAL: What to buy in November – WJLA in DC
Stores Roll Out Black Friday Deals – Cheddar
Will waiting for Black Friday save you money? WKYC in Cleveland
October Deals: Here’s Where and What You Should Shop for This Month – WJLA in DC
October Best Buys: Halloween, Columbus Day Sales On Costumes, Home Goods & More – CBS NY
Online shopping complications frustrating shoppers – Fox 5 NY
Here are the end of summer discounts and deals to look for in September – WJLA in DC
September Best Buys: Last-Minute School Shopping, Outdoor Gear, Contact Lenses
Labor Day Party Ideas – CT Live!
Labor Day Shopping Deals – Cheddar
Back-to-school: Saving on school supplies – PIX11
News 12’s Kristina Behr shows some ways to spend money on school supplies this year
Are online subscription services for kids worth it? – Fox 5 NY
How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping This Year – Cheddar News
Back to School: Finding the best deals on clothes for the new school year – PIX11
Best Back to School Bargains – Cheddar
Travel Smarter this Summer – CT Live!
August Best Deals Tap Into Back-To-School Buys For Kids And Adults – CBS NY
These are the deals you should know about during tax-free weekend – WJLA
Smart Summer Travel – The Daily Buzz
Here’s what to buy in July to get the best deals. And what not to buy. – WJLA in DC
Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off – Cheddar
Retailers Rolling Out Their Own Deals To Counter Amazon Prime Day Sales – CBS NY
Fourth of July Deals on Home Goods, Accessories, and More – Cheddar
July Best Buys – CBS NY
5 Apps That Make Life Easier – Good Morning Washington
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: High-Tech Upgrades For His Favorite Things – CBS NY
Where to find bargains for Father’s Day gifts – CNBC On the Money
Here’s what to buy in June to get the best deals – WJLA
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Take a look at some of these ideas – WJLA
Here’s what to buy in May to get the best deals — and what not to buy – WJLA in DC
May Best Buys: Mother’s Day Gifts, Mattresses, Appliances & More – CBS NY
Where to Find the Best Mother’s Day Gift Deals from Travel to Jewelry – Cheddar
Spring Cleaning – Tips for Spring Selling Success
Great April Deals Coming Just In Time For Spending Tax Refunds – CBS NY
Use These Gadgets to Hack Your Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning Tips – CT Live!
Best shopping deals in March – Fox 5 NY
March Best Buys: College Basketball Gear, Winter And Spring Apparel, Cosmetics – CBS New York
J.C. Penney shares surge 20 percent – Reuters
Digital Tools for Financial Success – Good Morning Washington
Technology and teens: Tips for parents – Good Day PA
7 On Your Side: Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day options
Digital tools for a strong financial future – Fox Houston
Online Flower Hacks for Valentines Day – CT Live!
7 On Your Side: Why February is a great time to get some hot deals – WJLA
New tax code could have a big impact on charitable giving this year – WKYC
February shopping deals – Fox 5 NY
February Best Buys: TVs, Diamonds & More – CBS NY
New Year, New Deals: Best Buys for January – CBS NY
The holidays might be over, but retail discounts are still in full swing – CNBC
You used your gift card but still have a few bucks left over – WKYC
January shopping deals: Look for big sales in these 4 categories
Make some money or score serious savings by buying or selling unwanted gift cards – WKYC
Best Time To Buy: Linens, towels and TVs go on sale in January – WJLA
Your guide to Super Saturday savings – Good Morning Washington
7 On Your Side: Best time to buy deals for the holiday season – WJLA
December Best Buys: Complete Your Holiday Shopping Without Breaking The Bank – CBS NY
Shop for these 5 things in December to get the best deals – Fox 5 NY
Teach Me How to Money – STASH
How to Find the Best Price on Amazon – Good Day NY
Price Protection on Black Friday & Cyber Monday – Good Day NY
Tips to Save on Cyber Monday – PIX11
Black Friday Shopping Tips – CT Live!
Stoked for Cyber Monday – Cheddar Big News
Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals on electronics, TVs, clothes – Fox5 NY
Is It Worth It? Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday
Black Friday Hacks to Make Your Shopping Spree Extra Fruitful – Inside Edition
Tips for avoiding holiday debt this gift-giving season
How To Stay Calm And Under Budget On Black Friday
Get ‘em while you can: The hottest toys for 2018
The game plan on scoring the biggest sales this Black Friday!
Black Friday Sales Blitz Starting Early – CBS NY
Three grownup holiday shopping rules – Financial Grownup Podcast
Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy – CNBC
Best Time To Buy: You don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get good deals – WJLA
November Best Buys: Don’t Wait For Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Shopping deals: What to buy in November
Empty shelves, poor customer service behind Sears’ demise – Reuters
Sears shares dive after bankruptcy reports – Reuters
October Shopping: Holiday Decorations, Travel Deals & More – CBS NY
When’s the best time to buy Halloween costumes? October, of course – WJLA
Shopping deals: What to buy in October – Fox 5 NY
Midday Fix: How to save money on Halloween decor and more – WGN in Chicago
From Bedsheets to Makeup Brushes, How Often Should You Clean Everyday Household Items? – Inside Edition
Good news for job hunters seeking holiday work – Fox & Friends First
Henri Bendel is closing after 123 years – Fox 5 NY
What to Buy in September (and What NOT to Buy!) – Fox 5 NY
How Reliable Are Online Reviews – Fox 5 NY
Walmart’s sales rise the most this decade – Reuters
5 ways to save big on back-to-school shopping
August Best Buys: Travel, Furniture, School Supplies And More – CBS NY
Shopping deals: What to buy in August – Fox 5 NY
Kroger’s New Delivery Service – Reuters
Kids Are Expensive – Here’s What to do About it
Back to School Saving – WGN in Chicago
Amazon Prime Day Hacks – PIX11 New York
The Best Amazon Prime Day Hacks
Where To Find The Best Buys in July – CBS New York
Shopping deals: What to buy in July – Fox 5 NY
What to Buy in July – Good Morning Washington
Will Facebook Groups Charge Fees for Memberships? Morning Dose
Why is Amazon Shipping in Huge Boxes? Inside Edition
July Deals – CNBC On the Money
Ridiculously Easy Ways to Make Money From Home
NEW Shopping Buttons on Instagram Stories – Morning Dose
Budget-Friendly, Travel-ReadyFather’s Day Gifts – RMWorld Travel Radio
Lord & Taylor Closing its Flagship 5th Avenue Store in NYC – Fox 5 NY
Smart Shopping with Trae Bodge – Morris on Money podcast
Shopping deals: What to buy in June – Fox 5 NY
June Best Buys: Travel Deals, Movies And More – CBS NY
Save with Trae: How to Save & Give Back
Save with Trae: How to Save on Snacks
Save with Trae: Sunscreen
Amazon wants shoppers to try Alexa
Save with Trae: What to Buy in May
Shopping deals: What to buy in May – Fox5 NY
May Best Buys – CBS NY
Save with Trae: Whole Foods
Save with Trae: Travel
Amazon Prime Reaches 100 Million Subscribers – Reuters TV
Save with Trae: Flights
Save with Trae: How to Save at the Movies
The startup reality check with smart shopping expert Trae Bodge – podcast
April Best Buys: Home & Garden, Games For Kids – CBS New York
Shopping deals: What to buy in April – Fox 5 NY
Groupon Snafu: product description contains a racial slur – on PIX11 in NY
How to Effectively Spring Clean Your Home (and make some cash in the process!)
Tools for a Cash-Free Lifestyle – Good Morning Washington
Is Toys “R” Us Done for Good? – Fox 5 NY
What to do with Toys R Us gift cards – Fox 5 NY
Tips to Get Through a Power Outage – Inside Edition
Shopping Deals: What to Buy in March
Affordable Google-Like Work Perks
March Best Buys – CBS NY
Shopping deals: What to buy in February
Romance On A Budget: Ways To Save This Valentine’s Day
February Best Buys: TVs, Jewelry, Sunglasses And More
New Sizzle Reel!
You’re Doing it All Wrong – Inside Edition
January Best Buys – Fox 5 NY
Target Sales Surge – Reuters
January Best Buys – CBS NY
Bomb Cyclone! How to Save On Winter Gear – Fox 5 NY
Amazon, Google cut speaker prices – Reuters
As Bomb Cyclone Approaches, How to Keep Your Car and Home Safe From Extreme Temperatures – Inside Edition
How to Get the Most Out of the Holiday Sales – Inside Edition
Shoppers Pack Stores With Returns, Gift Cards – CBS NY
Present Panic – Last-Minute Shopping Tips on CBS NY
Procrastinators Rejoice! Check Out the Best Last-Minute Deals on Gifts for the Holidays – Inside Edition
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Tips – CBS NY
Amazon leads this holiday shopping season – Reuters/Ipsos poll
Last-Minute Gifts – Harry
Free Shipping Day – Morning Dose
How to Avoid Holiday Debt – CBS NY
December Best Buys – Fox 5 NY
Holiday Shopping Tips Galore! Great Day Washington
December Best Buys: Electronics, Tools, Board Games and More – CBS NY
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Strategies – Opening Bell on Cheddar Live
Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck This Cyber Monday – CBS NY
Holiday Shopping Trends and Stats – Morning Dose
Black Friday Shopping Tips, Live on Good Day Wakeup
Black Friday Shopping – MSNBC
Best Black Friday deals and tips – Fox 5 NY
Tips For Keeping Your Cool During This Year’s Black Friday Sales
How To Find The Best Deals This Holiday Shopping Season
The art of online discounts — 5 easy-to-follow steps for the holiday season
Big U.S. retailers tap brakes on orders – Reuters
November Best Buys – Fox 5 NY
November Best Buys – CBS NY
Thanksgiving Store Closings – Morning Dose
Beauty, Health & Fitness Essentials on Arizona Midday
What are the best shopping deals in October?
Expert Tips To Save Money While Shopping This Fall
Tips for Planning for the Holidays
Target to Hire 100,000 Workers For the Holiday Season
Happy Shopping! Find The Best Deals This Labor Day Weekend
Best Buys in September
Last-Minute Back to School Savings Tips
Walmart’s New Grocery Delivery Service
The Top 5 Ways to Save on Back to School
Back-to-school fashions: camouflage is in
What to Buy in August
Road trip essentials
Money-saving tips for back to school shopping
What to buy in August: smart shopping tips
What to Buy in July and Other Shopping Secrets
July Best Buys
What to buy in July: smart shopping tips
July 4th Party Hacks
Smartphone on the fritz? Save money for you & your kids with these tips
Amazon Wardrobe
Avoid the summer slide with these learning apps and games
Best Buys for June
What To Buy In June: Best Deals & Discounts For The Month
5 Apps to Help You Save and Earn Extra Cash – Good Morning Washington
Creative Graduation Gifts (that won’t break the bank) – Let’s Talk Live in DC
What to buy and what to pass on in May – Fox 5 NY
What To Buy In May: Best Deals & Discounts For The Month – CBSNY
Teaching Your Children About Money – Fox 5 NY
5 Apps to Help Entrepreneurs Save Money – Entrepreneur.com
April Sales: Best Buys To Kick Off Your Spring Shopping Season – CBS NY
What to buy and what to pass on in April – Fox 5 NY
Shopping Can Be Reward-ing! – Good Morning Washington
Snow Day Shopping & Binge-watching – Fox 5 NY
March deals: Buy spring apparel, wait on home improvement CNBC
National Sleep Awareness Week – PIX11 in NY
Best Items to Buy in March – Fox 5 News
March Sales: Best Shopping Deals To Keep Your Wallet Happy
Five Fabulous Ways to Save on Groceries – PIX11 NY
Toy Fair Trends – Reuters
2017 Product of the Year Winners – WGN Midday Fix in Chicago
5 Easy Ways to Save on Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
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
Cashing In On Credit Card Rewards – PIX11
January Bargains – CNBC On the Money
The Epidemic of Store Closings – Fox5 NY
Best Items to Buy in January – CBS NY
Hot Holiday Toys – Credit.com
Girl Power Toys – PIX11 NY
Last-Minute Gift Ideas & How to Get Deep Discounts – Good Morning Washington
Last-Minute Gifts and Shopping Strategies – Fox Baltimore
Last-Minute Gift Giving – NY1
Last Minute Gifts – Morning Blend
Nordstrom’s New E-Gift Program – Fox5NY
How to Prevent Holiday Package Theft – Inside Edition
WGN Midday Fix: Tips for holiday shopping with apps and websites
Best Gifts For Busy Entrepreneurs – Entrepreneur.com
What to Buy in December on CBS NY
Looking Beyond Cyber Monday – Fox5NY
Holiday Shopping: What to Buy When – WICD ABC in IL
How to Save on Your Holiday Shopping – Fox stations, nationwide
Apps & Sites For Your Holiday Shopping – PIX11 NY
Holiday Shopping Preview: When, where and how to maximize deals! Fox5NY
5 Tips to Save Money This Holiday Season – Entrepreneur.com
Fall Entertaining Trends – CBS Chicago
Early Black Friday Deals & Holiday Shopping Tools – WCIU You & Me
Holiday Season Shopping: Best Deals In November CBS NY
Skip or Buy? The Best and Worst of Dollar Store Deals – Good Morning Washington
October Shopping Deals – Fox5NY
Bed Bath & Beyond to ditch coupons in favor of membership fee – FOX5 NY
What to Buy/Skip at Dollar Stores – PIX11
What to Buy/Not Buy in Bulk – Rachael Ray
The Best (and Worst) Things to Buy at Dollar Stores – Rachael Ray Show
Back to School Tech – PIX11
Stress-Free Back to School Strategies – Coffee with America
September Resolutions – WCIU You & Me
Back to School Do’s and Don’ts – CBS 2 Chicago
Roc Skincare “Wrinkle Ranking” Study – WCIU You & Me
Hacks for a Stress-Free Back to School Season – Good Day New Mexico
Back to School Shopping Hacks – Fox News WALA
Back to School Shopping Hacks – KPTV
Summer Sales: How to Get the Best Deals Online, WCBS
Amazon Prime Day – WPIX
Holiday Shopping in July – Fox 5 NY
Online Shopping Hacks – WCIU You & Me
Beauty Problem Solvers – WGN Midday
Steve Harvey’s Blooper Reel
How to Save on Prom – Fox NewsEdge (national airing)
How to Save on Prom – PIX11
How to Sell Virtually Anything Online – FOX5NY WNYW
Do a Deep Clean This Spring – WCIU You & Me This Morning in Chicago
Black Friday Shopping Tips – Steve Harvey
Black Friday Tips & Tricks – Inside Edition
Inside Edition – Back to School
Inside Edition – Summer Deals
CNBC Tech Bet – Shopping Apps
Steve Harvey – Holiday Apps
Inside Edition – Holiday Deals
CNBC Tech Bet – Holiday Gadgets
CNBC Tech Bet – Shopping Apps
CNBC Tech Yeah – Educational Toys
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