Monday, July 10, 2023

The Daily Money: Amazon Prime Day is coming!

The weather is scorching across most of the nation, but don't let it stop you from shopping hot deals on Amazon Prime Day, starting Tuesday.

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Mon Jul 10 2023

 

Medora Lee  Money and Personal Finance reporter

Five tips to save you big bucks this Amazon Prime Day

Ralphie Aversa on how to find Amazon Prime Day deals with Reviewed Editor-in-Chief David Kender and Managing Editor of Partner Content Kate Ellsworth.

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It's Medora and it's Monday. The heat in Chicago, where I am, is melting my brain. I know the city isn't as steamy as most other places right now, but it's still hot and about to get hotter!

Let's get our minds off the heat and see what else is hot, in a good way. How about shopping? Amazon Prime Day happens Tuesday and Wednesday. After more than a year of inflation and now, a slowing economy, analysts are split on whether consumers will be spending much. Some say Prime Day couldn't come at a better time as people crave sales. Others are nervous that consumers have tightened their belts significantly. We will see...

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