Not every new product in the marketplace is a necessary addition to shoppers’ lives or lifestyles. Over the years, I’ve seen some unusual products come and go, some of which seemed doomed from the start. Here are some of my favorite product misfires from the past decade…
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Favorite product is discontinued
“My complaint: once I find a product I really like, it is discontinued! This is very annoying. I loved a particular soup mix. After researching online, I found that it had been sold to another company, which repackaged the product and did make modifications to it. The ‘new’ product didn’t sell and it also was eliminated from the store shelves.”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Love saving money?
Whether or not you’re the kind of person who makes New Year’s resolutions, you may be thinking about general ways to spend smarter and save more money in the months ahead. Once the expenses of the holidays have passed, I like to regroup and focus on our family’s financial goals for the coming year…
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Are subscription services economical?
“What do you think of subscription-based services? It seems there are subscriptions these days for everything from beauty supplies to meal ingredients to streaming videos. Do you think these services are worth it, and do you subscribe to any?”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: The sizes and shapes of coupons
Has anyone ever thought of making the coupons that come in the newspaper all the same size? I really want to know why some are larger than a dollar bill and others are so small they get lost in my coupon wallet. Wouldn’t it be better if they were all the same, and why don’t brands work together to make this a goal?”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Okay to pay full price?
“For non-grocery items, it’s rare that I will make a large purchase without looking for a discount. That said, the least-expensive item is not always the best or “right” purchase for me either. For pricier items, quality weighs heavily on my path to purchase.”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Think twice before sharing ‘coupons’
Recently, there’s been a resurgence of phony coupons circulating on Facebook — just in time for the holiday shopping season. Whenever you’re shopping online, it’s always a good idea to look for coupons for free shipping or a percentage off your order, but there’s a difference…
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Nontraditional gifts for families
“Dear Jill, I’m hitting a wall coming up with some ideas for gifts for my daughter and her husband. They have two elementary school children. The children have so many toys, and they live in a small apartment so I don’t want to add to the clutter…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Is Black Friday worth the effort?
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the day after the holiday officially kicks off the 2015 holiday shopping season: Black Friday. It’s worth putting together a game plan to maximize your savings with a minimal amount of preparation. Here are some tips to help you get the best deals this season…
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Readers share more service-saving tips
Last week, I shared some reader feedback regarding saving on a variety of services — everything from handyman work to auto maintenance to lawn care. My original column on this topic generated a flood of reader responses. Here are a few more…
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