Am I Doing It Wrong? Online Shopping Like A Pro with Emily Ruane
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Nov 16, 2023 Emily Ruane, HuffPost's Managing Editor of Shopping, shares her expertise on mastering online shopping just in time for the holiday rush. She discusses essential safety tips for navigating the web, ensuring your personal information stays secure. Ruane reveals savvy strategies for maximizing savings, from cashback sites to abandoned cart deals. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses and offers practical advice to avoid common online shopping pitfalls. Tune in for a wealth of insights that will transform your shopping experience!
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Public Wi-Fi Risk
- Avoid using public Wi-Fi for online shopping.
- It's easily hackable, risking personal information theft.
Website Verification
- Verify website security with HTTPS and a padlock symbol in the URL.
- Research unfamiliar websites, checking social media presence and contact information.
Too Good To Be True
- Noah Michelson bought a cheap monkey doll online that turned out to be of poor quality.
- This highlighted the principle: if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.