BuyVia Blog: Expert Tips for Saving Money in Online Shopping with Coupons and Discounts

Last Update: 6/1/2024

The truth about Black Friday? Black Friday has morphed into Black November, and retailers - both traditional and online, begin running their Black Friday deals on November 1st. That’s right - as soon as you finally hit the bed after a fright filled night of collecting candy from your neighbors, retailers are gearing up to relieve you of your holiday shopping budgets. With dilution of the term Black Friday, the best sales are saved for the day itself.

Be sure to look at our Black Friday Ad Scans and Deals Page

Covid-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Black Friday

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Are Grocery Prices Rising?

In recent years, consumers around the world have felt the pinch of rising grocery costs, which have significantly impacted household budgets. In this post, we delve into the key factors driving the increase in grocery prices and offer practical strategies to manage and mitigate these expenses. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for shoppers looking to make informed decisions and maintain their financial well-being amidst escalating prices. Read the full post…

Last Update: 9/21/2018

In September 2017, Equifax got hacked affecting 143 Million customers. (Almost everyone!) Equifax is offering complimentary identity theft protection.

As you probably know, security breaches at retail companies, banks, and even government agencies have been making their way to headlines rather frequently within the past few years.  At this point, if you are not concerned about identity fraud, you should be. Just this past week, Americans found out that an attack on the Office of Personnel Management had impacted 14 million more people than initially reported.

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Last Update: 11/12/2023

Back in the day, when all gifts had to be bought in stores, retailers would helpfully remind us how many “shopping days” there were left before Christmas - not counting the Sundays, and often Saturdays, when stores were closed. Now, in the age of the Internet, every day can be a shopping day, and store hours are any time we’re awake.

However, that doesn’t mean you can just put off all your shopping until the last minute. Because the snag with doing your Christmas shopping online is, you have to factor in delivery time to be sure your gift will arrive before Santa takes off for the year. So instead of counting shopping days until Christmas, you have to count shipping days.

Fortunately, BuyVia has taken the work out of counting for you. We’ve checked websites for all the major stores to see how long their expected delivery times are for regular shipping, express shipping, and free shipping. If a store doesn’t have this information on the Web, or the information is conflicting, we’ve called customer service to get the scoop or extrapolated from the previous year - so you can just relax and enjoy your eggnog. Read the full post…

In today's fast-paced world, we all strive to strike a balance between our busy schedules and our desire to save money. That's where we come in!

In this blog, I am committed to sharing my wealth of knowledge and expertise on the art of saving time and money while shopping. Whether you're a seasoned bargain hunter or someone who's just starting their journey toward financial freedom, you'll find valuable insights, tips, and strategies that can transform your shopping experience.

Saving time and money isn't just about finding the lowest price; it's about mastering the art of smart shopping. Together, we'll explore a wide range of topics, from frugal shopping techniques and budgeting hacks to the latest trends in online shopping and time-saving strategies for in-store visits. Today I'll empower you with the tools and knowledge you need, and we will make your money work harder for you.

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Do you love free food? We obviously do. Do you love walking through Costco and getting samples of all sorts of tasty morsels?

We never say no and you probably don’t either.

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Last Updated: 11/28/2022

Whether it’s for the convenience, affordability or consistency, fast food chains are a favorite for many people. With hundreds of locations, chains often have deals or loyalty programs. We put together a list of the most popular fast-food chains and what makes them so special.

Here is a list of the top-rated fast-food chains in America

• McDonald's
• Starbucks
• Chick-fil-A
• Taco Bell
• Subway
• Wendy's
• Dunkin'
• Pizza Hut
• Burger King
• KFC

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Last updated: 7/25/2023

How to Find a Cheap Flight Ticket? Are you tired of worrying that you paid a lot more for your airplane seat than the guy sitting next to you? Airline pricing changes by the minute and often times makes no sense. Most people do 75 searches before buying airline tickets! Short of befriending an airline employee and using friend passes, here are some tried and true tips on finding a cheap airline flight.

There is NO magic day/time to get the cheapest flight - Confessions of an airline revenue manager

How Do We Book Tickets?

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In the United States, over 3 million people choose not to consume gluten, which is almost triple the amount that did in 2009. Of those, around 2 million have celiac disease, a digestive and immune disorder in which gluten damages the small intestine. Others have a gluten sensitivity, in which the small intestine is not impacted, but other negative symptoms may appear such as tiredness and stomachaches. As fast food is so convenient and popular, especially in the U.S., here is a list of the top 10 fast food chains with gluten-free menu items.

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Gas prices have been rising constantly for months now, for a variety of reasons. For one, the pandemic has led to major supply issues in many parts of the economy. Gas prices have suffered from almost a 50% increase in the past year. Additionally, the recent war between Russia and Ukraine has sent oil prices up, with gas prices following. Below are twelve tips on how you can improve your fuel economy, and save more money overall.  We actually came up with more than 12, but who is counting!

• Use gas finding apps to discover the lowest gas prices

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