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Brands love to shower you with birthday 'gifts' — but some come with fine print thicker than frosting. We sorted the genuine no-purchase freebies from the spend-money-to-save-money traps, and mapped out how to stack a full free birthday week.
Free trials sound like a great deal — until you realize the company designed the exit door to be nearly invisible. We break down the sneaky tactics brands use to keep your card on file and how to cancel before you're charged.
That 'free' trial you signed up for last month might already be draining your bank account. We break down the sneakiest tactics subscription services use to keep you paying — and show you exactly how to fight back before the next billing cycle hits.
That '70% off' tag is exciting — but is it honest? After analyzing price history data across more than 100 promotional sales events at major US retailers, we found a wide gap between what stores claim and what shoppers actually save. Here's how to protect yourself.