Grocery store loyalty cards promise discounts and special offers, but some are actually designed to make consumers spend more, not less. Instead of helping you save, they use tactics and pricing ...

Sure, it’s not very flattering to pull out a key chain full of not only keys, but also those cards from all the stores you visit, often and not so often. But there’s a reason grocery stores and other ...

No matter the state of the economy, there is no way around the fact that you have to eat. With tariffs and inflation driving the cost of all goods to startling new heights, however, purchasing the ...

Companies have been treating loyalty programs less like reward systems and more like data-harvesting tools. Here's what to ask yourself before signing up for one. Store loyalty programs used to be ...

Whether you’re shopping for clothes, accessories or home items, getting rewarded for your spending is one way to reduce the ...

I spend a lot of time in line at grocery stores. It’s important for me to see the mistakes that are made that end up costing the shopper in front of me money. Amazingly, few of these mistakes include ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — They promise discounts on gas, groceries, and more — but at what cost? Retail loyalty programs offer tempting perks yet often come with a hidden price: your privacy. “So, there’s a ...

If you’re loyal to a brand, a store credit card might be helpful, but a traditional credit card may be more useful for everyday purchases. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers ...