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We’re about to be immersed in the busiest shopping season of the year, and if Mark Zuckerberg has his way, people will completely hand over the responsibility of buying stuff to their own personal AI agent. In fact, according to the Meta CEO, that is already happening.
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As far as public opinion goes, artificial intelligence is not a bed of roses. With the Nov. 3 elections looming nationwide, an issue that was barely a blip a year ago has become a full-blown backlash and a likely spoiler in the midterm elections.
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Google’s Chrome browser is adding several new features to help guide people away from websites known for scamming visitors, including sites that try to trick people into opening their computers to vulnerabilities.
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Several Apple products make great gifts, like the latest iPad, iPad Mini or the Apple Watch. But it’s easier to give an Apple gift card so someone can choose a gift for themselves, possibly an accessory for tech they already have. You can choose from several unique designs on this Apple gift card, with amounts…
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Shopping for a gaming chair can be tricky: Many look alike and list the same features, but comfort and ergonomics are hard to judge without trying them. Today’s chairs offer better support, breathable mesh and wider seats, making them great for gaming or office use. Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, there are…
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Shopping is almost too convenient: A new survey found that 80% of Americans say making impulse purchases is easier than it was 15 years ago.
We're buying more stuff: More than half of respondents (52%) say they purchase more things today than they did in 2011.
Make spending a little harder: Removing saved credit cards, turning off shopping notifications, and avoiding free-shipping traps can help keep unnecessary purchases in check.
Shopping has never been easier. And that might be exactly the problem.
With a couple of taps on your phone, you can buy just about anything, anytime, without ever pulling out your wallet.
But all that convenience comes with the potential downside that it's become incredibly easy to spend money you never planned to spend.
A new survey from TopCashBack found that of the 2,000 U.S. adults asked, 80% believe it's easier to make impulse purchases today than it was in 2011. Meanwhile, 52% say they're buying more things than they did 15 years ago.
Perhaps the most interesting part of the survey is that Americans are also getting better at hunting down bargains when shopping online. Specifically, the survey found that 62% of shoppers compare prices more often, while 43% buy more store-brand or generic products.
In other words, we may be getting better at finding deals while simultaneously buying more stuff.
Here are five ways modern shopping conveniences can work against your budget and how to fight back.
1. One-click checkout makes spending almost effortless
Remember when buying something online meant getting your wallet, finding your credit card, and typing in all those numbers?
Now, thanks to saved payment information and one-click checkout, a purchase can take just a few seconds.
That's convenient when you're buying something you actually need. But it also removes the time you might otherwise spend reconsidering an impulse purchase.
Money-saving tip: Delete saved credit cards from your favorite shopping sites. Having to manually enter your payment information creates a small speed bump that might make you think twice.
Pro tip: Beware of those personalized recommendations that tend to pop-up when shopping online. Retailers use your browsing and purchase history to suggest products you're more likely to buy.
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