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By some estimates, online grocery shopping is expected to grow into a $100 billion industry by 2025. While Amazon currently leads the pack thanks to its Amazon Prime membership benefits and the recent acquisition of Whole Foods, there are a couple great alternatives for consumers who don’t have Prime memberships or want to shop from local stores. How to Save Money Shopping with InstaCart One grocery delivery service that’s been increasingly popular lately is Instacart, which lets you order food from your favorite grocery stores (much more variety than Amazon’s offerings) and save money on groceries without leaving the house. Whether you exclusively order groceries online (and want better options) or you’ve always gone to the grocery store yourself, here’s … Read more

Have you ever wondered what a rewards credit card is and how it works? Read on to learn the basics about rewards cards, their benefits and things to be aware of when selecting or using a rewards credit card. Rewards credit cards simply refer to credit cards that offer rewards and incentives for using the credit card for purchases. These rewards can come in many forms, but they generally include earning reward points or discounts for using the credit card, and depending on the credit card, these rewards points can be redeemed for flights, cash, vouchers, purchases etc. Rewards credit cards also often offer other benefits aside from reward points and discounts such as free airport lounge access, free travel … Read more

[Disclaimer: This post was created in collaboration with Banko Overhead Doors, Inc.] After noting the deep scratches from countless parking miscalculations, that hopelessly dented pane where your daughter’s killer soccer kick connected spot-on and rising energy bills associated with your garage door’s lack of proper insulation, its time to consider replacement. How much will it cost? Check out Banko’s list of factors that directly influence the pricing of a new garage door. Size Do you have a single or double car garage? Most garage doors come in standard size, but some homes have larger or customized models. In general, the bigger the door, the steeper the price. Materials What will your new garage door be made of? Wood is traditional and … Read more

Most of us need cars to get to and from our jobs, campuses, activities, and homes, but few of us take the time to really think about the affordability of car ownership. Should you buy or lease a car? Experts are divided on the best option for drivers who want to save money without sacrificing safety and convenience of personal transportation. On one hand, leasing a car is a great way to have a new car in your driveway with little to no down payment upfront. On the other hand, owning your own car gives you an asset (albeit a depreciating one) that you can later sell for a return of some of your money rather than just giving the … Read more