How to Talk to Your Kids About Advertising
Should marketers be shaping your kids' lives? We think not! Here's what to do...
Howard's In-Game Currency Scam
Ever since I was a child, my siblings and I would utilize our free time on a gaming website that we had been playing for years; it was called ROBLOX.Â…
Is Online Shopping (Always) Cheaper?
Online shopping prices can be based on the quirkiest variables, from the time of day, your location, or even the devices you use. Better stock up on…
Make Healthy Skepticism a Habit! 10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Financial Habits
Recently, I found myself thinking of what the future may bring, and how the current pandemic will impact that. Right now, things are very uncertain fo…
Marketing - Without the Advertising?
Eight-year-old Billy loves watching videos of C.T. Bubble, his favorite online kidfluencer. At least once a day, C.T. cranks out new videos loaded wit…
Navigating the Choppy Waters of Refurbished Products
As frugal consumers sail through the vast ocean of coupons and promo codes, the captivating sirens of the refurbished racket begin their enchanting se…
Needs Vs. Wants: Getting Down and Dirty with That Budget
There's broke, and then there's "digging through your couch cushions for change to buy groceries" broke. I've been both more than once in my life, and…
Pros and Cons of Paying Over Time
How often do you choose to pay for something over time? You have chosen to pay over time when you've used a loan or credit card to pay for something. …
Ripped Off Because of Your Secret Surveillance Score?
Many businesses use this score (with intimate details) to predetermine your consumer behavior. Reckon this is a way to profit from you, or what?
Saving Money on Entertainment and Shopping
Depending on the time of the year, vacations, holiday shopping, and unexpected expenses can empty wallets. At times like this, you need some entertain…
Secrets to Smart Spending
Why not add a healthy dose of skepticism to your life today?
Should Marketers Be Shaping Kids' Lifetime Habits?
Marketers may use manipulative techniques to increase brand loyalty. Use this video and resources below to protect yourself and your family. FairPla…
Should You Get an Ad Blocker?
The good and the bad about ad blockers: the software that removes ads and avoids malware and things. But is it all good?
The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun! Plan Ahead with These Tips
The holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just one day. Many retailers, online and off, offer deals for several…
The Lowdown on Super Market-ing
The average American goes grocery shopping between 2-4 per week—is that true for you, too?
When you shop, you come home with more products than…
The Untold Truth About Grocery Stores!
Most grocery stores will continuously try to get you to buy more. This video will show you the (sometimes unexpected) tricks of the trade... Additio…
Think Twice Before You One-Click Purchase
We all love ordering things on Amazon. They're typically cheaper than goods in a brick-and-mortar store, arrive quickly, and we can read lots of revie…
What Makes a Source Trustworthy?
Fake News. Newsfeed bubbles. Partisanship. We hear a lot about bias these days, from just about every direction! Isn't it unavoidable? Bias just means…
What's the Deal with Music in Ads?
Ads are all around us, always. But would you have ever guessed even the music in it is used to manipulate or steer you?
Why Do Companies Have "Rewards" Programs?
Rewards or loyalty programs come with many perks. Some may be great, others may cost you dearly. See whether such programs make sense for you and yo…
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