Honey (the browser extension that finds coupons for you) is one of the most-installed shopping tools in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Does it actually save money? The honest answer: yes, sometimes, for certain orders — and no, not the way the marketing implies. What the extension actually does Auto-applies coupon…
Target’s loyalty program is free, underused, and — unlike most “points” programs — it can genuinely stack with coupons in ways that feel like a loophole. The catch is that the stacking rules have a logic, and once you see it, you stop leaving money on the counter. How Target Circle works Target Circle is…
Rakuten (formerly Ebates) is the cashback portal most people install once, forget, and then wonder why their “cashback” checks are tiny. The truth is that cashback works — but only when you understand how the percentages, exclusions, and payout cycle actually behave. How cashback portals really work The flow is simpler than it looks: The…
Price-matching is the discount you already earned but never claim. It does not require a coupon, a sale, or timing—it requires one comparison and one polite request. Most shoppers never use it, which is exactly why it keeps working. How it works Many retailers will match a lower price on the identical item found at…
Loyalty programs look like free money, and they are—for the retailer. Points, tiers, and “exclusive member prices” are marketing infrastructure designed to make you consolidate your spending in one place. Used deliberately, they are a genuine discount. Used passively, they are a discount you pay for in flexibility. The three components Points on spend. Usually…
Discounted gift cards—retail cards sold below face value through resale sites, portals, or promotions—are one of the few savings methods that stack with almost everything. A $100 card bought for $90 is a 10% discount on any future purchase, including sale items. But the math only works when you respect the risks. Where the discounts…
Student discounts are one of the largest legitimate savings pools in retail—10–30% off everything from laptops to streaming plans. But they are also one of the most-abused perks, which is why every major program now verifies eligibility. This guide covers how to claim yours correctly and what to do when verification gets complicated. How verification…
Cashback portals promise money back on purchases you were going to make anyway. The promise is real—but the rewards only land when attribution works. Attribution is the invisible chain that connects your click, your purchase, and your payout. Break any link in that chain, and the cashback silently disappears. Here is how the system actually…
Learn how store codes, payment offers, and cashback can combine—and the rules that commonly block stacking.
Portal bonuses look huge until the click does not cookie. Here is a checklist so the miles actually post.