Savings secrets all Amazon shoppers should know

In Episode #19, we share 11 essential tips for getting the best deals at Amazon—with or without a Prime membership! You'll learn about apps, coupons, programs, and lesser-known sections of the shopping mega-site that can save you hundreds of dollars a year or more! We'll also tell you how to time your purchases and avoid buying "5-star" products that turn out to be duds. (Apps and sites we recommend include: JoinHoney.com, Camelcamelcamel.com, TheTracktor.com, Blinq, FakeSpot.com, Jet.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, and Costco.com.)

In this episode, we also cover:

• How to stop those annoying robocalls and protect your family from scammers. (Sites we recommend: Nomorobo.com and DoNotCall.gov.)

• A kitchen gadget that can save you $1,000 a year or more! (Sites we recommend: EPA.gov, RonandLisa.com, YahooFinance, plus how to find certified water testing labs.)

• Check scams that can clean out your bank account. (Site we recommend: BBB.org and FTC.gov.)

• Outrageous advertising claim gotchas. (Sites we recommend: Snopes.com, TruthinAdvertising.org, and FTC.gov.)

• A few of our favorite things: L'Oreal Root Rescue and Clairol Natural Instincts hair color.)