Hearing “store closures” every week can make it feel like retail is collapsing. But the numbers—and what’s happening locally in Hampton Roads—tell a bigger story: online shopping is rising, malls are splitting into winners and strugglers, and many properties are being reinvented into mixed-use community hubs.
Getting More Familiar With My Amazon Prime Benefits (And the Tips I’m Using Now)
I came back to Prime after a break and realized I didn’t really know my benefits. Here’s what Prime offers—and the simple tips I’m using to get my money’s worth.
I Got 20% Cash Back at Marco’s Pizza in Norfolk Using the Upside App (Get Upside)
I still can’t believe it every time I use the Upside app (formerly Get Upside)—especially when the cash back is this high. Tonight, I stopped at Marco’s Pizza at 7721 Hampton Blvd in Norfolk, VA, and the offer was sitting at around 20% cash back. That’s one of the biggest restaurant cash-back amounts I’ve seen […]
What Gasoline Brand Gives the Best Gas Mileage?
Most gas starts out similar, but additive packages and engine cleanliness can change long-term MPG. Here’s how to choose fuel that actually helps.
Best Fuel Injector Cleaners Under $15 for Delivery & Rideshare Drivers
As a delivery or rideshare driver, every mile and every gallon counts. In this guide I share the best fuel injector cleaners under $15, how they help gas mileage, and how I use them in my own delivery-driver routine to save money and keep my engine running smooth.
Rakuten Cyber Monday Cash-Back Guide: Turn Every Deal Into Real Money Back
Rakuten is a free cash-back portal that partners with thousands of online stores. When you click from Rakuten to a store, that store pays Rakuten a commission for sending them a shopper—and Rakuten shares part of that commission with you as cash back. Here’s the basic flow: On Cyber Monday, Rakuten highlights a special Cyber […]
Shopping Assistant Guide: Cash Back Apps + Deal-Hunting Hacks
Want real savings without extreme couponing? This guide breaks down the best cash back apps—Rakuten, Upside (Get Upside), and Honey—plus quick deal-hunting habits like price alerts and coupon stacking.
