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Save on Apple AirPods, Kindles, and thousands of other top-rated products during the 2024 Amazon Prime Day sale, which end tonight.
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Early Prime Day deals have arrived, and we’ve picked some of the best you can shop now on tech, kitchen essentials, robot vacuums, and more.
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Whether you’re looking for Prime Day deals or free ice cream, here’s what’s worth buying during the month of July, plus what to avoid.
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Wondering what to buy in June? You can save on Father's Day gifts like power tools and ties, plus shop discounts at Victoria's Secret and other major retailers.
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If you want to make your money stretch this month, consider waiting for Memorial Days sales on big-ticket items like outdoor furniture and appliances.
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Whether you're looking for St. Patrick’s Day decorations or a new winter coat, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—during the month of March.
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Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.
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Looking to save more? Even if you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can still take advantage of the best Amazon Cyber Week deals going strong from Breville, Fitbit, and other top brands.
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The best Cyber Week sales happening at Wayfair, Walmart, and other leading retailers can help you save big on holiday gifts and more.
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Whether you're looking for Apple AirPods Pro earbuds or a better stand mixer, these Amazon Black Friday deals can help you save more on holiday gifts and essentials.
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Warning: You might be shocked to learn what kinds of germs are stuck to the bottoms and even the insides of your favorite shoes.
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It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
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Price tracking tools can take the guesswork out of holiday shopping.
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Get all the benefits of a sparkling clean home with none of the backbreaking work with Roborock’s deeply discounted lineup of robot vacuums and mops.
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Searching for the best early Black Friday Amazon deals? You can get great discounts on Beats Studio Buds+, and more.
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You can find the best gifts under $25 and more with The Holiday Shop, the new Amazon shopping page that's perfect for folks who hate stressing about what to give everyone come December.
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From top-rated costumes to horror movies from Shout Factory, these last-minute Halloween deals on Amazon can help you save—and keep things spooky.
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Some Prime Big Deal Days sales are still going strong, even though October Prime Day is over. Discover the best Amazon deals you can still shop here.
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From automatic feeders to litter boxes and more, the best October Prime Day pet deals can help pet lovers save even more this fall.
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If you need to stock up on affordable essentials for the house, Amazon Basics products are great—and now they're on sale for October Prime Day.
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