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Look, 2019 is coming whether you like it or not. So you might as well start it off right with a great New Year’s resolution. And I’m not talking some namby pamby resolution like vowing to lose a couple of pounds or something like that. I’m talking hard core resolutions. Resolutions that will make Baby New […]

When choosing a computing device, the sheer amount of options can be daunting. It can feel intimidating to browse through the myriad electronics that have become necessary in our everyday lives. Fear not! This guide is intended to help alleviate your concerns and give you a solid jumping off point from which to dive into the […]

You may have heard that there’s a new Star Wars movie coming out soon, and, of course, that means an influx of Star Wars-themed toys and merchandise. Star Wars toys are highly collectible and exceedingly valuable. oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo So valuable that the esteemed auction house Sotheby’s, along with eBay, organized a Star Wars collectibles online auction on Thursday, Dec. 11, one week before […]

The Star Wars franchise has been producing video games since 1982 and shows no signs of slowing down. From my own gaming experiences, I’ve put together my top five favorite Star Wars video games in anticipation of the upcoming film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” OUR ALL-TIME TOP STAR WARS VIDEO GAMES: 5. “Jedi Knight […]

You know those tiny E’s or R’s you see in the corner of video game boxes? Well, those are actually ratings similar to movie ratings. The letters were created and are assigned by an agency called the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The ESRB was created in 1994, and its mission is to provide consumers, […]

Another Christmas has come and gone, and once again you are left with that one gift you really didn’t want to receive. You’ve told your Uncle Roy thousands of times that you don’t like multi-colored turtleneck sweaters, but does he ever listen? No. He never does. Come on, Roy! So what do you do? How do you deal […]

Christmastime is here, and you know what that means! It’s time to pick out a holiday movie to watch with your family! But there are so many great choices out there, so which one do you pick? Have no fear; we here at FatWallet are here to help. We have developed the definitive top 10 […]

Carrie Fisher, the actress behind the Princess Leia character in the “Star Wars” franchise, recently turned to Twitter to support fans who are protesting the lack of Leia merchandise available in the wide inventory of “Star Wars” toys currently gracing shelves. And for good reason – Disney, which purchased Lucasfilm, LTD, in 2012, currently has no plans to […]

Here are a few new ads for you! We just posted the Academy Sports Black Friday ad listing along with the 20-page Academy Sports Black Friday ad scan! You can shop these deals online beginning at 8 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Stores are closed on Thanksgiving and doors will open again at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. We just posted […]

We just unveiled the 414-item Lowes Black Friday ad listing along with the 28-page Lowes Black Friday ad scan! The prices in this ad are valid from 11/26 to 12/2 unless otherwise noted. This ad mentions special one-day Thanksgiving Deals that will be available on the Lowe’s website, and as usual shipping will be free on orders of $19 or […]

Here are all of the AAFES Exchange Thanksgiving Weekend sales for 2015! Remember that you must be an authorized patron to shop at the Exchange stores. the ad leak includes Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday deals. Make sure you check out our previous AAFES Toy Book. The 73-item AAFES Thanksgiving deals ad along with the 4-page AAFES Thanksgiving ad scan! […]

We just posted the nine-item Barnes & Noble Black Friday ad listing along with the two-page Barnes & Noble Black Friday ad scan! The Barnes & Noble Black Friday Weekend Sale will run from Nov. 26-29, and you can shop in-store or online. Take 30% off a single item, plus 50% off gift books. shoppers […]

HP’s Black Friday ad scan is up, and though it may be only three pages with 47 items, the deals are plenty with savings of up to 50% store-wide. Couple that with 3% cash back, and you’re looking at great prices on laptops, all-in-one desktops and bluetooth speakers. Notice not a tablet is in sight this year among HP’s deals, […]

Black Friday starts early this year for Amazon shoppers. Amazon announced today that their holiday deals will start on Friday on the online retailer’s Black Friday landing page, where new deals will be added as often as every five minutes for eight consecutive days. Shoppers should watch that landing page for limited-time Lightning Deals that will strike throughout the eight-day […]

You know, Black Friday isn’t just about TVs and laptops. You’ve got to have something to sit on in order to enjoy those gifts. That’s where Value City Furniture comes in! We just posted all of the deals from the Value City Furniture Black Friday ad! Value City will open from 6 p.m. until midnight on Thanksgiving day and […]

Let’s be real; holiday shopping is chaos. The crowds. The holiday music. The frequent announcements. It can get pretty overwhelming really fast. For people who fall on the autism spectrum, the holiday shopping season can be an overabundance of stimulation, making it particularly challenging for them to get their holiday shopping done. According to Juliana […]

We just posted all of the deals from  Staples Black Friday ad!  The store opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, but all of the deals will be available online on Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that members of Staples’ free rewards program receive special coupons and exclusive in-store offers, as well as free 2-day shipping […]

  Target will open its doors to Black Friday shoppers at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. We are very pleased to get our hands on this year’s Target ad. Not just because it is one of the ads everyone seems to wait for, but because it is the first ad to leak that heavily features the […]

The the six-page Petsmart Black Friday ad scan has been leaked. The pet supply store’s Black Friday sale begins online at 7 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day, and they’ll be offering free shipping with no required minimum purchase! If you’d like to shop in store, doors open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, but, as always, you should double-check with […]

Looking for that perfect gift for your furry (or feathered or scaly) child? We’ve leaked the 20-page Petco Black Friday ad scan! The Petco 2015 Black Friday sale runs from Black Friday to Saturday, Nov. 28. If you plan on shopping at Petco, make sure you are signed up for their free Pet Pals Rewards Program […]

Playing video games with your kids is a great way to bond with them, but how do you choose which games are the best for your family? The Wii U offers many games that are terrific to play as a family. We’ve compiled a list of nine great Wii U games that cater to the needs of […]

Menards will once again be closed on Thanksgiving and will start their “6-Hour After Thanksgiving” sale at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Their sale will run until noon, and everything in this ad is only available while supplies last. There are also a few specially-marked deals that will be available on Saturday, but keep in mind […]

Thanksgiving may have the food, and Christmas may have the gifts and the lights and the trees, but only Black Friday captures the true spirit of the holidays: unchecked consumerism. For more than a decade, families and friends have been gathering under the warm glow of neon superstore lights to fight, grapple and grab their […]

Gander Mountain’s Black Friday sale will run from 8 a.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday. You can also shop their sale from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. This ad also detailed plans for their Cyber Monday sale, which will include up to $100 off your purchase and […]

It’s a Black Friday bonanza at Groupon with their Black Friday ad listing as well as the 20-page Groupon Black Friday ad scan leaking! These deals have staggered start times, and some are even available now. Whenever you shop, don’t forget your 6% cash back. This ad unwraps great deals on electronics, toys, apparel, health and beauty products and jewelry […]

We have just added all of the deals from the eight page CVS Black Friday 2015 ad. Much like the Walgreens ad we leaked last week, CVS occupies the tail end of my Black Friday plan. There is not usually a doorbuster style opening rush like there is at, say, Walmart, and so it is safe […]

We’ve posted all the deals from the 12-page Dick’s Black Friday ad scan! If you’re trying to find the perfect gift for the athletes in your life, make sure to check out Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Black Friday sale. Dick’s Sporting Goods stores will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and they will remain open until 2 a.m. on […]

We just leaked the 128-item Rural King Black Friday ad deals along with the 14-page Rural King Black Friday ad scan. Rural King will be open from 7 a.m to 9 p.m on Thanksgiving. Plus you can also shop online starting at 12 a.m. You can also save 10% off your entire purchase on Thanksgiving day […]

We’ve just posted a whopping 611-item Kmart Black Friday Preview ad listing along with the 36-page Kmart Black Friday Preview ad scan! The ad we posted earlier this week was for Kmart’s Thanksgiving morning door-busters, which featured no money down layaway and an exclusive beauty bag valued at $50 for only $9.99. This ad will fill you in on […]

We just leaked the Guitar Center Gift Guide sale listing along with the 156-page Guitar Center Gift Guide ad scans. This is a holiday book full of great gift ideas. You should wait until Black Friday to see the best deals. As always, Guitar Center will be offering free shipping on orders over $25. As […]

Newegg just unveiled their plans for Black November, also known as a month of Black Friday-esque deals. This is Newegg’s seventh annual Black November, and they will be offering deals across several categories all month long. In the words of James Wu, their COO, “Black November gives our customers the flexibility to shop for deals […]

Office Depot and Office Max are launching their new campaign “Gearing up for Gifting,” which will include special holiday fashion collections and free delivery for online orders of $35 or more. Office Depot and Office Max are also offering “Every Monday is Cyber Monday” during the month of November. Dates include Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Early Black […]

We just leaked the 48-item Reeds Jewelers Black Friday sale listing as well as the 4-page Reeds Jewelers Black Friday ad scans! According to the ad, the sale lasts from November 26 through November 27, but there’s also a duplicate Pre-Black Friday Sale ad, which lasts from November 19 through November 22, and will extend until November 25. Needless […]

The official list of Record Store Black Friday Special Releases is out! Record Store Day falls on April 3rd, but the organizers still like to get in on the Black Friday fun. Music fans of all ages look forward to Record Store Day every year. There are usually dozens of exclusive, limited-edition LPs up for […]

Embed from Getty Images   In our last installment, we took a look at how our brains think. We then took that information and applied it to resumes. Using a study by TheLadders.com, we concluded that you should conform your resume to expectations. Reviewers also rated resumes that have a “logical hierarchy of information” as “better” and “more usable.” […]

Nothing is better than having some new home decor and necessities for the Holidays 2015. Pier 1, one of our favorite home stores has released their Black Friday ads. The categories are spectacularly great like Fun things, Glittery things and Adorable things. Pier 1’s Black Friday sale has some amazing offers on their Holiday decor, drink-ware, […]

The Ace Hardware 2015 Thanksgiving 5-Day Sale and the 12-page Ace Hardware Thanksgiving 5-Day Sale ad scans have just been leaked on our Black Friday deals page. Ace is calling this ad their 5-Day Thanksgiving Sale. It will be running from November 25 to November 29. Joining the Ace Rewards program will maximize savings on purchases […]

The Shopko Toy Book 2015 sale listing along with the 24-page Shopko Toy Book ad scan have just been released on the Black Friday. These amazing prices are going on now through Black Friday. You can shop in-store or online with 1% cash back. There are some great deals and some definite trends, with Star Wars at the […]

  We just leaked the GameStop Black Friday 2015 ad, which is pretty exciting because it includes some of those quintessential Black Friday electronics deals, such as game consoles, video game bundles, collectibles and more. We recommend taking a look at the deals on older games and consoles sprinkled throughout the ad because a lot of them still […]

Five Below is opening its stores from 6 p.m to 1 a.m on Thanksgiving Day and will re-open on Black Friday from 7 a.m to 9 p.m. We’ve leaked their 91-item Five Below Black Friday sale listing , as well as their eight-page Five Below Black Friday ad scans!. Five Below is one of the best places you can […]

We just posted all the deals from the Kohl’s Black Friday 2015 ad.  Kohl’s is one of our more popular merchants, which is why we have a handy blog post we like to call the Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Kohl’s, which can help you make the most of your Kohl’s trip this Black Friday. […]

  We have posted the deals from the Craft Warehouse Black Friday 2015 ad. If you haven’t heard of them, that is because they only have stores in: Meridian, Idaho Beaverton, Oregon Gersham, Oregon Medford, Oregon Salem, Oregon Kennewick, Washington Vancouver, Washington Wenatcher, Oregon Despite the regional clustering of their brick and mortar stores, Craft Warehouse […]

We just posted the all the deals from the 12-page Walgreens Black Friday ad scans. Walgreens’s Thanksgiving day store hours are from 8 a.m to 10 pm., and so are their hours for Black Friday. Ad prices are valid from November 26 to November 28.  The ad does not have the  HDTVs, tablets, laptops or cell phones normally […]

On the heels of their Echo Look announcement, Amazon is now releasing the Echo Show, another addition to their range of smart home devices that now includes a screen. With a 7-inch screen, the Echo Show is meant to incorporate video calling and viewing into your every day life, and it will come equipped with everything […]

Last updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 We thought the magic died when the Unicorn Frappuccino’s limited-time run ended on April 23, but some Starbucks baristas decided to create a little magic of their own. Enter the Dragon Frappuccino (sorry, Bruce Lee fans, I couldn’t help myself). According to Mashable, after running out of ingredients for […]

McDonald’s has a new product up their sleeves, and it’s called the Signature Crafted line of sandwiches. It’s a selection of mix-and-match sandwiches with fancy sauces — Maple Bacon Dijon (grilled onions, thick-cut bacon and Dijon sauce), Sweet BBQ Bacon (barbecue sauce, bacon and crispy onions) and Pico Guacamole (avocado, pico de gallo and buttermilk […]

  Hulu promised to launch a live TV streaming service this spring, and the streaming service provider remained true to its word. Wednesday during its annual Upfront presentation, Hulu announced the launch of Hulu with Live TV. For $39.99 a month, viewers can now subscribe to more than 50 live sports, news, entertainment and children’s channels, […]

On May 7, Target raised their free shipping threshold from $25 to $35. This puts them on par with Amazon and Walmart, although Target’s shipping threshold is moving in the opposite direction as their competitors’. Are you bummed? Not so fast! In case you haven’t heard, Target has this great thing called the REDcard. The […]

Luxury purse brand Kate Spade & Co. will be acquired by Coach for $2.4 billion, as per a press release from Coach released this morning. This purchase merges two giants in the designer purse world: one, a unique, youthful, millennial-focused brand with a playful, colorful style; the other, a classic, subdued brand, appealing to Gen […]

In the interest of accessibility, Amazon has announced it will be offering Prime memberships at a discount for people who receive government assistance. The new Prime pricing is available to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders and costs only $5.99 per month, a 45% discount from the $10.99 per month of regular Prime memberships. Low-income Prime members […]

As a part of the Un-carrier’s summer celebration, T-Mobile has announced a special #GetOutOfTheRed promotion for Verizon customers who switch to T-Mobile. T-Mobile announced in a news release on Wednesday that, starting on May 31, Verizon customers with an iPhone (SE, 6s/6s Plus, 7/7 Plus) or Google Pixel (or Pixel XL) can get the balance of their phones […]

In keeping with the trend of major retailer bankruptcies this year, rue21 has joined the ranks of nine other companies that have filed for Chapter 11 this year. This brings 2017’s total bankruptcies up to 10, matching 2016’s total bankruptcies for the entire year. The teen fashion retailer didn’t cite any specific reason for filing, other […]

  Gymboree has been given the go-ahead to exit bankruptcy with the plan being to liquidate 330 stores, getting rid of about $900 million in debt. This follows Payless’ positive exit from bankruptcy, as well, showing struggling retailers that there is life after Chapter 11. CEO and president of Gymboree Daniel Griesemer said in statement, “While […]

  E-commerce giant Amazon has announced its plans to purchase Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, a deal over four times the amount of Jet‘s sale to Walmart. This announcement comes concurrent with the release of the Amazon Dash Wand, a smart device that allows users to order groceries and research recipes with simple voice commands. […]

Announced today, the Amazon Prime Wardrobe will allow customers to try on their clothes before buying them via a StitchFix-esque box model. In conjunction with the Echo Look, this could place Amazon squarely ahead of the competition when it comes to apparel shopping. While Walmart buys up indie darlings like ModCloth and Bonobos to flesh […]

Nintendo fans rejoice: the SNES Classic is coming to a retailer near you this fall. It will include 21 pre-installed classic games, an HDMI cable, two wired controllers, a USB charging cable with AC adapter, and it will retail for $79.99. In a surprise reveal, owners of the SNES Classic will be able to get […]

After all the hubbub about Walmart purchasing ModCloth, it appears the department store retailer will only be releasing its newly acquired properties on Jet. Both ModCloth and Bonobos will be distributed on Walmart‘s e-commerce darling, a decision based on appeasing customers as much as it is on financial viability for the brands. With millennials fleeing […]

Announced yesterday, Target has unveiled a new next-day delivery program for “household essentials,” now testing in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Available only to Target REDcard holders in the Twin Cities, this new service allows customers to order their groceries and toiletries online by filling up a “box” and having it shipped to them for a […]

With summer comes the need for sandals, and the simplest, most ubiquitous sandal known to man is the flip-flop. They’re usually cheap, flimsy and get dirty exceptionally fast, so they don’t last most folks more than a year. Why would anyone pay an arm and a leg for a piece of y-shaped plastic stuck into […]

Once again, Meijer has three times the Black Friday fun in store for shoppers this year! We’ve posted all three of their ads for your viewing pleasure: the Thanksgiving ad, the Black Friday ad and the Saturday ad. The store opens at 6 a.m. on all three days, so get there early and shop often! […]

Tired of all the Black Friday ad leak tedium? Then why not break up the tedium with a little Cyber Monday planning? You can start by reading this blog post. We have just leaked all of the deals from Dell Consumer’s 2015 Cyber Monday ad! Dell Consumer’s Cyber Monday sale begins at 8 a.m. EST on Monday, Nov. […]

On May 1, 2018, Jet.com customers will no longer be able to use any JetCash they’ve accumulated as part of the Jet Anywhere program, which will end May 1 of this year. In a statement on their website outlining why they are shutting down the program, Jet had this to say: Jet Anywhere launched when we were still in […]

  UPDATE 6/30/17: After stating an original goal to reopen 70 Gander Mountain stores, Camping World is now committing to only 57 reopenings. Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings, said in statement, “We are not willing to open stores which we do not believe have a clear path to profitability.” The 57 stores include […]

Following on the heels of their successful Switch console launch, Nintendo has announced they will be releasing an XL version of their popular 2DS handheld. This version of the console will be able to play all previous 3DS and 2DS titles, and users will be able to actually close it, as it’s designed like the […]

Many of us are preparing for Mother’s Day and looking for sales on flowers and other mom-friendly gifts, but there are some folks out there looking to prey on our shopping needs. Lowe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and a few other retailers have been plagued by scam coupons and gift card offers through a sketchy […]

Amazon is releasing a new addition to their smart home device series called the Echo Look, a microphone-and-camera equipped Alexa-enabled device that helps customers with their fashion sense. The camera allows users to take full-length pictures of themselves and see their outfit from all angles, including 360-degree videos, using voice commands. The Echo Look will retail […]

It’s Earth Month, and that means retailers are doing their part for the environment (at least for the 30 days of April). For their part, Target has partnered with TerraCycle, a recycling company, to help you recycle your old car seats. If you bring in a car seat between April 17-30, not only will they take it […]

Featured image via Instagram users chloblow_to and 190queenstarbucks Updated April 18 and April 15, 2017 Check this off your bucket list: Your magical Unicorn Frappuccino dreams are officially coming true! Starbucks released a statement today confirming that the Unicorn Frappuccino is, in fact, real. The catch? It’ll only be available this week, April 19-23, at participating Starbucks locations ib the US, Canada […]

If you’re anything like me and have, say, eaten a cupcake immediately after a tough workout (hey, it was red velvet), then you understand just how overwhelming it can be to get into shape. You want to run that 5K or kick butt at that Body Combat class, but your body has a more Netflix-and-chill kinda […]

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Easter 2017 is going to be record-breaking. The survey (conducted among 7,411 consumers) projects that shoppers will spend $18.4 billion, beating last year’s record of $17.3 billion with a 6%  increase, which works out to about $152 spent per person on average. The reason? NRF President and […]

Fashion is totally subjective. You either love new trends and bold styles or you don’t. Because it’s spring the new trends are coming out in full force. Sometimes what is in style tends to be questionable to the average person. We recently wrote an article on the “Clear Knee Mom Jeans” and the reviews were brutal. Fashion […]

If you shopped online at GameStop between September 2016 and the first week of February 2017, you might want to keep an eye on your credit card. The struggling games and electronics retailer has apparently been hit by a hacking attack that might have compromised thousands of customers’ credit card data, possibly including CVV2 codes. Security news […]

UPDATED 6/20/17: A new list of the Payless microsites on the chopping block has been released and updated as of June 12. A member of the Facebook group Glitch Community was able to get 90% off hundreds of pairs of shoes at their local store, and they urge shoppers to check if theirs is closing, as well: […]

This article has been edited to reflect updates in hhgregg’s status. Updated 4/10/17. Hhgregg has failed to find a buyer and will be liquidating all 220 stores. You may have already noticed if you have a local hhgregg, as the liquidation sales began this past weekend. Approximately 5,000 layoffs will occur over this liquidation, and the […]

Instead of releasing more Windows phones, Microsoft is getting their own version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The devices will come preloaded with the usual apps like Skype, OneDrive, Office, but the Microsoft editions specifically will come with a new bundle of Microsoft-flavored apps. It is currently available for preorder at Microsoft’s US retail stores […]

Claiming a lack of profitability After its landmark purchase of Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest e-commerce site, this week Amazon has chosen to close down Quidsi, parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com, because it has failed to reach profitability since Amazon acquired the company in 2010. Quidsi, founded by Jet.com CEO Marc Lore, was a $500 million purchase for Amazon, and its closing […]

Despite Apple and Microsoft’s best efforts to replace laptops altogether with giant, bulky, multi-functional tablets, laptop sales remain alive and well. There are a host of great laptop deals this black Friday, with some of the best deals coming from Best Buy, Dell Online and Staples. We analysed the Black Friday ads that have been released so far to find the best laptop deals based on storage space, […]