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Swipe Left on High Prices: Online Shopping’s Dating Game

July

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  • Angie MarCo
  • July 3, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

Swipe Left on High Prices: Online Shopping's Dating Game

Imagine a world where your perfect partner is just one swipe away—except in this universe, your soulmate is a discounted air fryer with next-day shipping. Online shopping has turned the age-old quest for bargains into a digital courtship ritual. The anticipation is palpable: the rush when you spot a flash sale, the thrill as you refresh your browser hoping for a price drop, the commitment as you finally hit “buy now.” It’s a dance of hope, strategy, and just a little impulsiveness. Much like actual dating, every shopping session is filled with promise and a dash of emotional risk. Will you find "the one," or will you be left clutching a product that looked much better in its online profile?

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The Online Shopping Trap: How I Saved $10 and Spent $100

June

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  • Angie MarCo
  • June 19, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

The Online Shopping Trap: How I Saved $10 and Spent $100

I once believed I was a rational human being—a person immune to the cunning wiles of online shopping, impervious to flashy banners, countdown timers, and virtual shopping carts that whisper "add me, you know you want to." But, like so many noble souls before me, I fell. And I fell hard. Allow me to present: The Great $10 Savings That Cost Me $100. This is a story of ambition, hubris, and a suspiciously large amount of bubble wrap.

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Tariff-ied Shoppers: When Tariffs Make Your Cart Cry

March

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  • Angie MarCo
  • March 6, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

Tariff-ied Shoppers: When Tariffs Make Your Cart Cry

Picture this: you stroll into your favorite store, humming a cheerful tune, armed with a list of essentials for the week. Your cart starts filling up with all the goodies you love—crispy chips, fresh produce, and that gourmet cheese you’ve been eyeing for months. But as you make your way to the checkout, you notice something alarming. The price tags are laughing maniacally, and your wallet is already shedding tears. Welcome to the world of tariffs, where shopping becomes a tragicomedy of errors.

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How That Tiny 'S' in HTTPS Can Save You from Internet Catastrophe

February

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  • Angie MarCo
  • February 25, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

How That Tiny 'S' in HTTPS Can Save You from Internet Catastrophe

Once upon a time on the vast plains of the internet, there existed a simple yet mighty warrior known only as the 'S'. This humble character, often overlooked and misunderstood, had the power to turn the tide of internet safety. While its cousin HTTP strolled through the web with a carefree attitude, 'S' carried the weight of the world’s security on its tiny shoulders. You see, the 'S' in HTTPS stands for 'Secure', and it holds the secret to keeping your online life from spiraling into chaos.

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When Memes Go Crypto: The Rise of Digital Laughs You Can Spend

February

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  • Angie MarCo
  • February 6, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

When Memes Go Crypto: The Rise of Digital Laughs You Can Spend

In the ever-evolving world of the internet, two phenomena have captured the hearts and screens of millions: memes and cryptocurrency. Individually, they have revolutionized how we communicate, entertain, and transact. But what happens when these two forces collide? Welcome to the whimsical world where memes go crypto – a place where digital laughs are not just for sharing, but for spending.

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Buy Now, Cry Later: The Hilarious Journey of Online Pay Over Time

January

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  • Angie MarCo
  • January 25, 2025
  • Online Financial Literacy

Buy Now, Cry Later: The Hilarious Journey of Online Pay Over Time

Welcome to the wild world of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, where instant gratification meets the reality of future payments. These services have taken the shopping world by storm, offering a tempting way to snag that must-have item without the immediate financial sting. But beware, this financial adventure comes with its own set of pros and cons. Let's dive in and explore the most popular BNPL services, their history, and what makes them both a blessing and a potential curse.

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