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Hot Shopping Tips
by Lisa Lee Freeman and Mandy Walker
Hot Shopping Tips, hosted by consumer and financial pros Mandy Walker and Lisa Lee Freeman, is all about getting the best deals on everything—from clothing and cosmetics to cars and credit cards (and other products that don't start with a "c"!). It will also keep you up to date on the latest consumer news you need to know!
Episodes
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10 hacks for slashing the cost of holiday meals
In Episode #55, we tell you how to put out a beautiful spread without breaking the bank! Our tips include recommendations on what to DIY instead of buy and how to save big on booze. Plus, we share our favorite recipe sites where you can plug in on-sale ingredients and create delicious dishes! We...
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Our top tips for saving big on Black Friday—and in 2020!
If you're stressed out because you're not sure how to tackle Black Friday and other big holiday sales, we've got you covered! We'll tell you all of the tricks you need to succeed, including: Where to find the biggest bargains. (Websites we recommend include BestBlackFriday.com…
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Slash your food bill: Secrets to buying the freshest meat, produce & more!
In Episode #53, you'll learn insider tricks to picking the freshest food at grocery stores, plus storage tips, that can save you hundreds of dollars a year. From apples and tomatoes to T-bones and tilapia, we've got you covered! We also share surprising tricks for extending the life of cheeses,...
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10 ways to save big by cutting credit card, bank & insurance costs
Bank and credit cards eat away at your paychecks with interest payments and late charges and fees for checking accounts, overdraft coverage, ATM usage, and a lot more. But you can avoid most or even all of those money wasters with our tips. We'll also help you shave your insurance premiums by...
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12 shopping & cooking hacks to slash your food costs!
In Episode No. 51, we share our favorite tips for saving big on food bills. In the first half of the podcast, we share our top food-shopping tricks. Next, we reveal easy money-savers in the kitchen, including fun ways to turn leftovers into tasty treats. By making just a few tweaks to your usual...
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Our 10 BEST Money-Saving Shopping Tips!
To celebrate our 50th episode, we rounded up some of our greatest hits. Whether you've been following us all along or are new to the podcast, now's a fantastic time to listen in. We cover our top tips so far, including clever ways to save at dollar stores, restaurants, yard sales, and a lot more....
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Secrets to snagging freebies & discounts—without the gotchas!
In Episode No. 49, you'll learn how to wring more discounts and giveaways out of loyalty programs from supermarkets, outlet malls, movie theaters, drugstores, and tons of other retailers. Even Uber now has a loyalty program! You'll also learn about the dark side of these potential marketing traps...
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How money pros get the best deals on credit cards & loans
In episode #48 we interview Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com. He shares the secrets to paying down credit-card debt, cutting credit-card fees and interest, and getting a better deal from your bank. He also lets you know the credit cards that make it easy to earn cash-back on...
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6 New Travel Scams: Listen up before you pack your bags!
Planning a trip this year? In this episode, we share simple ways to avoid getting taken by the latest travel scams, which can trip up even veteran travelers. Crooks are over charging for Uber trips and cab rides; shortchanging customers who use large bills; and stealing rental bikes to bilk you…
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How to Avoid the Latest Shopping & Credit-Card Scams!
In Episode #46, we cover six sneaky shopping and credit card scams. You might be surprised at the new ways you can be cheated! Crooks are now using PayPal transactions, fake fraud alerts, and even the checkout lanes at major retail chains to steal millions of dollars from shoppers. Learn how to...
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Get the Gorgeous Garden you Crave for Less!
In Episode #45, we share some great money-saving tips and tricks for getting your garden and lawn in shape this season. Our advice will help you cut the cost of plants as well as lawn and gardening equipment like mowers and blowers. We also cover: The best new sunscreens, plus an ingredient you...
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Easy new ways to cut summer vacation costs!
In Episode #44, we reveal clever new tools that will help you score amazing deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars. Plus, we also share some nifty tips to help you save a bunch while on vacation. We also cover: How to thwart porch pirates with Amazon's new Key for Garage. The news about Kohl's...
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Secrets to an organized life with Julie Morgenstern: What to buy & try
In Episode #43, you'll learn the secrets to getting organized without spending a fortune. Organizing expert and best-selling author Julie Morgenstern shares advice that will not only help you transform your life. She will also tell you about cheap organizing products she recommends and tips she...
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Create a healthy, toxin-free home using these simple steps!
In Episode #42, we talk to healthy home experts Lisa & Ron Beres about free and low-cost ways to cut toxins and improve your health. We cover simple steps like avoiding certain "air freshening" products, making your own nontoxic cleaners, and taking off your shoes when you enter the house. We…
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Poshmark: Get more cash for old clothes & snag new fashion bargains!
In Episode #41, we interview Evelyne Teman, one of the top sellers on the hottest app for buying and selling clothes. She shares her secrets to getting more cash for your castoffs and finding amazing bargains on Poshmark. Plus we cover: A new list of the produce with the highest pesticide levels...
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7 ways to save on good-for-you beauty products
In Episode #40, we share our favorite tips for saving big on beauty products—especially if you're interested in natural and organic skin care and cosmetics. The podcast includes advice on how to uncover the best beauty deals at discount stores like T.J. Maxx and Target; what to look for on…
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Are you wasting money on insurance you don't need?
In Episode #39, we'll tell you about policies you can safely skip, which can help you save hundreds of dollars in premiums every year. Hot Shopping Tips co-host, Mandy Walker, has covered insurance for more than a decade, and will explain why products like whole life, life insurance for kids,...
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Apps that max out your savings, with guest Jimmy Rhoades
Our friend Jimmy Rhoades has reported on hundreds of ways to save in his "What's the Deal" segments on The List TV show. In episode #38, we'll share his favorite apps and websites for cleaning up at restaurants, supermarkets, yard sales, and a lot more! He'll also share some of his top savings...
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37: CBD-What you need to know about the hottest health craze
In this episode, we interview an industry insider about all things CBD. This substance is turning up in tons of products. It's also controversial because of confusion swirling around its legality. Our guest is Mark Maher of Beyond Botanicals, which makes hemp-extract products, including tinctures...
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36: Costco, Sam's Club & BJ's Insider Secrets for Saving Big!
Get the inside scoop on warehouse clubs! Follow our dos and don'ts to make sure you're not missing any savings tricks. Our tips include how to spot the biggest bargains; perks you should be taking advantage of; important fine print in coupon and return policies; and how to get amazing...
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35: Find hidden discounts everywhere with this one trick!
In Episode #35, we tell you how to save on practically anything. The secret is to learn how to be a better negotiator. Whether you're a haggling wimp or an old pro, we promise this episode will give you some new tricks to try in stores and at flea markets, car dealerships, outlets, and even…
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34: ID Theft–9 Easy Ways Shoppers Can Avoid It!
In Episode #34, we talk about something all of us fear: Thieves getting a hold of your personal info and then destroying your credit! The good news is that there are simple things you can do to protect yourself from the growing threat of ID theft. We cover nine basics that all shoppers should…
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33: Avoid sneaky restaurant tricks & cut your tab in half!
Episode #33 is about how to save money when you eat out by outsmarting restaurants. Sneaky tricks they use that can lead you to overspend range from subtle ploys your waiters use, manipulative dish descriptions and menu designs, as well as wine-list games and even plate sizes! We also cover:...
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32: Great freebies you don't want to miss!
In Episode #32, we rave about our favorite stuff you can get for nothing, nada, zippo! Because what could be a better deal than free? Our freebie list includes fashion stylists, beauty makeovers, coffee, pancakes, pizza, frozen yogurt, greeting cards, tax prep and software, and a lot more. We…
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31: Seven hacks for erasing credit-card debt in 2019!
In Episode #31, we talk turkey about credit card debt because it's the big turkey in the room when it comes to shopping—especially after the holidays. You can't get a great deal on anything when you're paying interest on everything. If you know someone who needs help with their balances, please...
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30: Six common food labels that can hurt your health!
When you're at the grocery store, do you look for foods that say "natural," "multigrain," or "fat free" on the label? How about "gluten free," "light," or "reduced sugar"? Well, those products might not be as good for you as you think! In Episode #30, we tell you how to outsmart food labels so…
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29: Food shopping & storage tricks that can save you $1,500!
We tell you easy ways to save big bucks—and keep your family safe—by shopping smarter for food, and storing smarter, too! We waste about a pound of food per person each day in America. That's about 25% of what we buy. And if you're trying to eat healthy and buying more produce, odds are you waste...
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28: Best Websites for Unique Gifts Under $25
We share some of our favorite places to go online for amazing gifts, whether you're shopping for the holidays, birthdays, Valentine's Day, or an anniversary. All of the sites we rave about have a nice selection under $25. Each one also has its own personality—ranging from sweet and salty to...
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27: Ten money-saving apps all shoppers should know!
In Episode #27, we share our all-time favorite shopping apps. They include both mobile and browser apps that save you money in stores and online. They're all super easy and fun to use—and, well, if you're not using them you could be missing out on hundreds of dollars a year in savings. In this...
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26: Black Friday and Beyond: 6 genius money-saving tips!
In Episode #26, you'll learn how to quickly find the best deals on the stuff you want. We'll also share essential shopping sites and apps and credit-card perks you don't want to miss. And we reveal our take on the top trends of the season, including amazing gift-card deals at Costco, Walmart, and...
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25: Shop Black Friday like a pro—essential tips, apps & more!
In Episode #25, we'll give you the Hot Shopping Tips game plan for cleaning up on Black Friday. Our tips include: How to cherry-pick the best bargains. Where to find the latest flyers. What to buy—and what to skip. Scott Nyerges, deputy editor of Cheapism.com, shares his best tips for shopping on...
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24: Shoes! 7 Secrets to Scoring Amazing Deals
In Episode #24, we share the best money-saving tips for our absolute favorite thing to buy: Shoes! We cover rewards clubs, websites you've got to check out, and a lot more. Plus: The hot holiday shopping perk this season—free 2-day free shipping—and where to get it. What to do now so you can…
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23: Save On Groceries For Holidays And Beyond!
In this episode, we swap great tips about saving on groceries with our guest, Jody Rohlena, a savings expert and editor at Reader's Digest. She shares her favorite new places to get amazing deals on organics, surprising tricks to cut your bills in stores, and much more. We also cover: The real...
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22: Slash the Cost of 0rganics These 5 Easy Ways
In Episode #22, you'll learn how to shop smarter for organics and save big on all of the healthy foods you love. Plus, we'll cover: How the Sears/Kmart bankruptcy could affect you: News that all Walmart shoppers should know: A clever trick to cut the cost of last-minute holiday air travel: How to...
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21: Five ways to score truly great outlet deals—and avoid fake ones!
In Episode #21 we tell you the truth about outlets. Don't get us wrong, we LOVE the outlets. They're a fun and entertaining way to score fantastic deals—but they can also be a minefield because they're loaded with fake bargains. Our tips reveal how to find the real deals. Plus, we discuss: Saving...
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20: The right stuff to buy to survive a natural disaster!
Floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes—are you prepared? In Episode #20, we'll break down what belongs in your disaster shopping cart so you can protect yourself, your family, your pets, and all of your stuff. We also cover: 6 tricks for shopping farmers' markets. Aldi's new grocery...
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19: Savings secrets all Amazon shoppers should know!
In Episode #19, we share 11 essential tips for getting the best deals at Amazon with or without a Prime membership! You'll learn about apps, coupons, programs, and lesser-known sections of the shopping mega-site that can save you hundreds of dollars a year or more. We'll also tell you how to…
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18: Shop like a nutritionist & eat healthy for less!
In this episode, a nutrition and food-testing expert shares the secrets to shopping smarter at the grocery store so you can spot the healthiest choices and and save money! We ask her for her top picks in coffees, chocolates, wines, olive oils, store brands, and more. Plus: The truth about sell-by...
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17: Yard-sale secrets to buy or sell like a pro!
In Episode #17, we'll tell you everything you need to know to clean up at garage sales, whether you're buying or selling. The best news: If you're a seller, you can skip the price tags and make more money! We'll explain in the podcast. Plus: Why cash and paper receipts can be bad for your health!...
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16: Shop Target & Walmart like the savviest bargain-hunters!
What do the savviest Target and Walmart shoppers know that you don't? In Episode #16, we'll tell you the secrets to snagging the best deals at both stores and their websites. Plus: How to avoid getting scammed by thieves at gas pumps; how not to get burned by layaway plans; a no-brainer way to…
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15: Slash the Costs of Back-To-School, Office & Craft Supplies!
Backpacks for $5 and school supplies starting at just 15 cents! You can find amazing deals if you know where to look. In Episode #15, we give you the best tips for cashing in big during back-to-school sales. Plus: A new warning about chemicals in your kids' food. Great new freebies for AmEx card...
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14: Ten hacks to get the best deals on cars & avoid repair ripoffs
What is it about car dealerships and repair shops that makes everyone feel on edge? Maybe it's because you know that you're probably going to get ripped off. In Episode #14, we'll tell you how to outsmart sneaky car mechanics and dealerships to get the best prices on repairs, maintenance, loans,...
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13: How to make money with your credit cards—and save too!
In Episode #13 of Hot Shopping Tips, we'll tell you how to use your credit cards to get freebies, cash, and other goodies. That's right—credit cards usually empty out your bank account but we're going to show you how you can turn the tables and rake in hundreds of dollars in perks and money.…
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12: The best new ways to save big on airfares, hotels & other travel costs
In Episode #12, we're doing a roundup of our favorite money-saving travel tips! Plus, we cover easy ways to get money for your old smart phone, tablet, computer, and other electronics; what you need to know about hand-scanners at grocery stores; which organic veggies and fruits you can safely…
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11: How to get a better deal on pet supplies, cars, & movies, too!
In Episode #11, our main topic is slashing your pet costs! We reveal easy ways to cut your spending on your critter's food, medicine, and toys. We also discuss some safety concerns about pet toys. (For more ways to save, check out our podcast Episode #7 on pet insurance and ways to cut vet…
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10: 9 hacks for colossal savings at TJ Maxx, Marshalls & Home Goods!
If you love to shop at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods as much as we do, you'll LOVE Episode #10! We share 9 insider savings secrets every shopper should know! Plus: When to shop to get a great deal on TVs; we test out Poshmark, a great app for selling and buying clothes and accessories; and…
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9: How to cut your biggest cell-phone costs
Way too many of us have dealt with the financial and emotional costs of a lost, damaged, or stolen smart phone. In Episode #9, we'll tell you what you need to know about cell-phone insurance policies. We'll reveal what they cover, what they don't, and how to get the best deal if you take the...
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8: Dollar-Store Savings Tricks Even The Pros Don't Know
In Episode No. 8, you'll learn our favorite hacks for spotting the best deals—and avoiding the duds—at dollar stores. Plus, why you should put freezes on your credit-bureau accounts NOW; the risks of returning too much stuff on Amazon; how to benefit from rising interest rates; and what you need…
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7: Why pet insurance might—or might NOT—be worth it!
If you have a pet, the fear of facing a major vet bill is always in the back of your mind. In Episode #7, we'll talk about when pet insurance pays and when it doesn't. We also talk about what you can do instead to cover—and cut down—big vet bills. Plus: How to take advantage of some cool new…
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6: Psst! An Industry Insider Reveals How To Get Great Deals on Spa Services
Want deep discounts on facials and massages? In episode 6 a licensed massage therapist, Peter Heimuller of Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage, tells you how to get 'em. He also shares tips on checking out spas, what to look for in the fine print of massage chain contracts, the ingredients to avoid in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hot Shopping Tips, hosted by consumer and financial pros Mandy Walker and Lisa Lee Freeman, is all about getting the best deals on everything—from clothing and cosmetics to cars and credit cards (and other products that don't start with a "c"!). It will also keep you up to date on the latest consumer news you need to know!
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Lisa Lee Freeman and Mandy Walker
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Hot Shopping Tips, hosted by consumer and financial pros Mandy Walker and Lisa Lee Freeman, is all about getting the best deals on everything—from clothing and cosmetics to cars and credit cards (and other products that don't start with a "c"!). It will also keep you up to date on the latest...
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