If you know me, I am a sucker for cash back offers. So when Chime gives their cardholders a choice every single month to pick a 2% cash back category, you already know I’m all in. Every month when it’s time to choose, I am a kid in the candy store. I love having the […]
Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner: The Lowest Price Online or In Person (Plus 5 Facts Most Drivers Don’t Know)
I just walked out of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Tidewater Drive with two bottles of Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner for $10 — that’s 2 for $10 on sale, when the regular price runs about $6.99 a bottle. The folks at that location are always great, by the way. And it got me thinking: after 9+ […]
AutoWorks vs. Lucas Fuel Treatment: The Hampton Roads Gas Challenge
Filling up in Hampton Roads has felt like a punch in the gut lately, and the numbers back up the feeling. So I’m doing something about it the only way I know how — I’m putting it to the test. Welcome to the 757 Biz Click Hampton Roads Gas-Savings Challenge: a head-to-head, dollar-for-dollar showdown between […]
The Best Place to Buy Tall Kitchen Bags (And Why It Hasn’t Changed in 12 Years)
If you have a family, you go through tall kitchen bags. A lot of them. And if you’ve ever stood in front of the trash bag wall at a big-box store wondering whether you’re actually getting a deal, you’re not alone. I’ve been buying tall kitchen bags for home and business use for over a […]
Using Your Tax Return to Start an Affiliate Marketing Business in 2026
The 2026 Tax Refund Opportunity: Your Ticket to Financial Independence If you’re wondering what to do with your tax return this year, here’s transformational advice: invest a portion in starting your own affiliate marketing business and learn how to make money online. This way, you don’t have to wait for politicians to create stimulus plans—you […]
2026: The Year of the Pro & Smart Shopper — Get 4% Cash Back at Home Depot
By Cedric Powell They say, “renovating is the new moving.” If you’ve been following the 2026 housing market, you know that while home buying is stabilizing, staying put and improving what you have is where the real action is this year. But whether you are building a deck, running a business, or just keeping your […]
Maximize Your Beauty Budget: Get 2.5% Cash Back at Sephora Through Shop.com
Love Sephora? Learn how to earn cash back on every purchase while enjoying the same premium beauty shopping experience you already know and love. Why Shop Sephora Through Shop.com? If you’re a beauty enthusiast who regularly shops at Sephora, you’re missing out on free money if you’re not using Shop.com. This powerful shopping portal allows […]
Mama Said Investing Is Sweet as Lemonade: Why You Need to Start Today
Let’s be real for a minute. I wish I had started investing 25 years ago. I was 23 years old, serving in the military out in Colorado Springs. I was young, earning a paycheck, and I didn’t know any better. I wasn’t alert enough to just put a little bit of money aside or take […]
Are Stores Really Dying? The Truth About Store Closures, Online Shopping, and Hampton Roads Malls
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.
