Toluna is giving away another great freebie this week!
Hurry over and sign up for a chance to get a FREE Colgate toothbrush to test and review! There are 550 available, and you have until 9/19 to apply for your freebie.
To get this, sign in and head to the Test Area. If you aren’t already signed up with Toluna, just create a free account and confirm your email. Then, log into your account, hover your mouse over the “Explore” tab at the top and click on “Test Products” in the drop down menu. You must confirm your email to be eligible for a free product to test. So, make sure you use an email you can easily get into.
You can also take quick surveys and be rewarded with cash, prizes, and gifts from Toluna!
Amazon and Audible today announced a new premium spoken-word benefit for Prime members in the U.S. Members now enjoy unlimited free access to the new short-form digital audio service, Audible Channels, as well as a rotating selection of more than 50 audiobooks from Audible’s catalog. Audible Channels for Prime now joins the growing list of all-you-can-eat benefits for Prime members including guaranteed unlimited fast, free shipping, unlimited access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Photos, early access to Lightning Deals and more. Prime members can access Audible Channels for Prime by downloading the Audible app for iOS, Android, and Windows 10. To learn more about Audible Channels for Prime, please visit www.amazon.com/audiblechannels.
“As a longtime Audible member, I cannot wait for Prime members to discover this new premium spoken-word experience—for free,” said Greg Greeley, Vice President, Prime. “Tens of millions of members in the U.S. already enjoy the many benefits of Prime including unlimited fast, free Prime shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Photos, and exclusive products and discounts. Prime provides a one-of-a-kind digital-physical hybrid benefit experience and now members can add Audible Channels and audiobooks to their daily habits.”
Audible Channels
Introduced this year, Audible Channels features a consistently refreshed, thoughtfully organized selection of original programs, distinctive comedy, lectures, and audio editions of standout articles and news from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Affairs, Charlie Rose, McSweeney’s, The Onion, and other leading periodicals. Audible Channels also showcases 20 hand-selected Audible Playlists, from essential stories of the day, meditation and commute-sized comedy to compilations on science, history, technology and more. Now free for Prime members, Audible Channels is otherwise available to purchase for $4.95 a month or the equivalent of $59.40 per year.
The lineup of ad-free programming includes:
Prime members will also discover the first episodes or previews of the following original programs, subsequent episodes of which they’ll be able to explore and enjoy for free in the coming months:
New original programs will be introduced regularly.
Audible Playlists include:
“The ultimate mission of Audible Channels is to invent new ways to unleash the power of well-composed and artfully spoken words,” said Don Katz, Audible founder and CEO. “As millions of people every year discover the joy and utility of quality listening, Audible Channels will be the place where superior short-form audio information and entertainment captures and conveys a compelling sense of the world for daily consumption in fast-twitch time. We’re thrilled to make this evolving listening innovation available to Prime members.”
Free Audiobook Selection for Prime Members
Prime members will also be able to stream a rotating selection of more than 50 premium audiobooks, across nine Prime-exclusive channels, including:
More to Prime
Tens of millions of Prime members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime. In the U.S., that includes unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 30 million items across all categories, unlimited Free Same-Day Delivery on more than a million items in 27 major cities and one and two-hour delivery with Prime Now on tens of thousands of items available in more than 25 metro areas. In addition to fast, free Prime shipping, members have access to unlimited streaming of tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, more than one million songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with Prime Music, early access to select Lightning Deals all year long, free secure unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos and one free pre-released book a month with Kindle First. To learn more or start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, visit www.amazon.com/prime.
Halloween is just around the corner, and Hollar has some awesome deals for us! Check out the Halloween goodies on Hollar, with prices starting at just $1.00! Actually, nothing in the current Halloween collection is over $3.00.
You can choose from Halloween decorations, from cute to creepy, as well as Halloween costume accessories, treat bags, makeup, and harvest decorations. Better hurry, though! These prices are SO low that I wouldn’t be surprised if they sold out soon!
Shipping is free on orders of $25 or more. If you don’t buy $25 worth of Halloween goodies, take a look around! There are LOTS of super cheap, awesome finds on Hollar!
Wells Fargo is probably one of the most recognized banks in the United States, and for good reason. It is, by stock value, the biggest bank in the country. Many US citizens have been loyal Wells Fargo customers for years, and may even visit their local branch regularly. What was going on behind the counters in Wells Fargo banks, however, may have some loyal consumers pretty shocked and dismayed.
Last Thursday, regulators fined Wells Fargo Bank millions of dollars. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has socked the bank with the largest penalty the bureau has ever imposed at $100 million. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has also fined the bank $35 million, and the City and County of Los Angeles has imposed fines to the tune of $50 million. That’s a grand total of a whopping $185 million in fines.
According to the CFPB, Wells Fargo Bank employees were secretly opening unauthorized accounts in customers’ names without their knowledge. An analysis done by the bank itself showed that there may have been an estimated 1.5 million unauthorized deposit accounts opened in customers’ names. Another analysis showed that an estimated 565,000 credit cards were applied for without authorization from customers.Employees also issued and activated debit cards without consent or knowledge, as well as created fake emails to enroll customers in online-banking services.
The illicit activity cost customers an estimated $2.5 million in fees.
The purpose of these illegally created accounts may seem completely lost on most of us, but they did have a very clear purpose. Employees were attempting to meet the banks’ incentivized sales quotas. The employees were given credit for opening the new accounts and gaining more business for the bank.
This practice, known as sandbagging, artificially raised sales numbers. Employees were pressured to make sales quotas, or else they would end up working over to meet their goals. Some employees even feared losing their jobs if they continually fell short on their quotas. Bank managers even coached employees on how to inflate sales numbers, including how to find customers who were pre-approved for credit cards and issuing the cards without consent.
In addition to the fines, the CFPB has also ordered Wells Fargo bank to issue full refunds to affected customers, which the bank has already started to do. Wells Fargo Bank stated last Thursday that they have already issued 100,000 customers refunds, and $5 million has been set aside for this purpose. The bank is also required to hire an independent consultant to conduct a review of its procedures to ensure proper sales practices and possibly require employees to undergo ethical sales training. Over 5,000 Wells Fargo employees have already been fired since 2011 for unethical and improper sales practices.
Look at these fun pillow covers! I love these! Don’t you? What a fun way to decorate for fall! Lots of patterns and sayings available.
Hurry and get yours because they are gone when they are gone! Grab one before they sell out!
These mermaid blankets are becoming so popular lately! They’re so cute, and I’ve been thinking about finally picking a couple up for myself and for gifts this holiday! I think they’d just be so comfy and fun!
GearBest has mermaid blankets priced at just $17.99 right now with free shipping too! There are four colors to choose from.
The weather is cooling off a bit and we are all enjoying the cooler temperatures – but we can still remember when it was super hot outside. That weather is still happening in some places and it will be back again for the rest of us! Want to be ready to stay cool? Then let’s get ready now!
Check out this deal at Lowes! Get the Mission Cooling Products – Hats, Scarves, Towels for 50% Off – prices start at just $2.99!
Save on shipping! Order online and pick up at your local store!
Awesome deal! GearXS is offering an 8-pack of striped round neck tees for only $22.99 with FREE shipping right now! That makes each shirt only $2.87! You’ll receive 8 comfy tees with a bold stripe design in various colors. These would be perfect for working out, lounging around, or expanding your wardrobe!
Assorted colors include:
Do you love football? I sure do! We are entering the time of year where everyone will be watching football games! And Best Buy is celebrating with a 4 Hour Flash Sale with great items and great prices! Flash Sale Prices are valid 11 a.m.–3 p.m. CT. Limited quantities at the 4-hour Flash Sale price. While supplies last. Online only.
Head on over to Best Buy and get Great Deals to Gear Up for the Big Game! These are just a few of the great deals in the flash sale:
Want to save on shipping? Be sure to select free in store pick up! Or if your order totals $35 or more you’ll get free shipping!
Round up those photos! Shutterfly is offering a FREE 8×8 photo book when you use the code FREEBOOK4U at checkout! All you pay is a shipping fee, which should be $7.99.
These photo books make fantastic gifts for parents and grandparents, or awesome coffee table books! This code is valid until 9/18, so you have a bit of time to use it.
Do you have a Swiffer? I used to have one and loved it. My kids played with it one day and it got broken. I’ve been meaning to buy one again for almost a year. Looks like this is the perfect time to grab one. This is a great deal too!
Get on over to Amazon and get the Swiffer Sweeper Floor Mop Starter Kit, 7 Dry Cloths and 3 Wet Cloths for just $10.79!
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $49 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here.
Groupon always has some pretty awesome deals on personalized items. And, today you can take an EXTRA 20% off personalized items at Groupon when you use the code CUSTOM20! There are lots of pretty awsome deals to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites…
Personalized kids’ paperback book—$7.99 after code
16″ x 20″ canvas print—$15.99 after code
Laser etched 16 oz glass—$6.39 after code
When you see Calvin Klein what is the first thing you think of? (Besides Back to the Future?) I always think of a great brand with great quality. Today you can get that great quality without having to pay too much. Check out the GREAT prices!
Check out Amazon’s DEAL OF THE DAY – Up to 70% Off Haggar Clothing & Accessories! Prices start at just $9.99!
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $49 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here.
Head over to Amazon where you can grab the Mott’s Medleys Fruit Flavored Snacks Value Pack 40-Count for just $6.69 when you purchase as an add-on item and checkout using Subscribe & Save. That is just $0.16 per pouch! Keep in mind, Amazon pricing can change at any time! Don’t wait to purchase this deal or it might be gone when you come back!
NOTE: With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you save an additional 5% off the price and get free standard shipping. You are free to cancel at any time. After placing your order, wait until your order ships. Then, you can go into your Amazon Account page and click the “Manage Subscribe and Save” link and cancel it. That way you won’t have continual shipments of your order in the future. PLUS, remember, if you have 5 or more Subscribe & Save items that arrive in the same month, you will save an additional 15% (instead of 5%).
NOTE: This is an add-on item. You can score this amazing price by adding an additional $25 worth of eligible items to your cart. However, if you have a current Subscribe & Save order ready to be shipped you may be able to add this item to it without adding $25 of merchandise to your cart.
Disney Infinity 3.0 Stater Packs are just $14.99 at Gamestop! (regularly $64.99) Even better you can get this price on any gaming console. Choose from Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and WiiU. You can also grab Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 for the same price!
If you weren’t aware, the Disney Infinity franchise has been cancelled. Disney Infinity 4.0 was scheduled to be released Spring of 2017, but is no longer going to be. That means that we will be seeing deep discounts on all Disney Infinity merchandise, however when it’s gone it’s gone, they won’t be producing more. So if this is one of your child’s favorite video games, jump on any deals you see to complete your collection.
Be sure to select FREE in-store pick up to avoid any shipping fees.