Author: Trae Bodge

Trae Bodge is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator who specializes in smart shopping, personal finance, parenting, and retail. Trae has been named a Top Voice in Retail by LinkedIn and a top personal finance expert by GoBankingRates and Flexjobs. She is a contributor at Millie Magazine and CNN Underscored, and her writing and expert commentary have appeared in Newsweek, Woman's Day, Forbes, USNews.com, Kiplinger, Marketwatch, MSN.com, Yahoo Finance and numerous others. She has also appeared on TV hundreds of times; including Good Morning America's GMA3: What You Need to Know, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Inside Edition, CNBC and local network affiliates nationwide.

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20 self-care & wellness gifts you’ll want Santa to get you, too!

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In these turbulent times, what better way to treat someone than to give them a gift that makes them feel or look their best? I found …

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20 gifts you’ll want for yourself this holiday season

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The holidays are here!  Amidst all the festive fun, we have so many people to shop for and so little time. No need to stress, though, …

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11 stylish gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list

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Clothing and shoes are often gender-specific, which isn’t ideal when you are buying for someone who has a more gender-neutral style or someone who identifies as …

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21 gender-neutral home, food & travel gifts perfect for the holidays

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These days, many brands are making items that are ideal for men, women, and everyone in between. From games to goodies, these 20+ gender-neutral items will …

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13 trending TikTok products that are actually worth buying

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Have you heard the expression, “TikTok made me buy it!”?  My fellow health and beauty nuts have shared tales of products they have bought after spying …

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13 TikTok products you’ll want to add to cart, ASAP

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Have you heard the expression, “TikTok made me buy it!”?  Whether you are a casual or die-hard scroller, you’ve probably been tempted to buy the products …

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10 thing to do now if you’re worried about your retirement savings

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Whether you plan to stop working the day you turn 65 or are taking a wait-and-see approach, it’s essential to sock money away for retirement. These …

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11 CBD pain relief, lotions, bath bombs & more perfect for CBD Day

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  I have been a regular CBD user for years. Why? I have found that CBD products soothe my aches and pains, and nourish and calm …

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13 CBD ingestibles perfect for CBD Day

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I have been a regular CBD user for years. Why? I’ve found that straight CBD or products containing CBD can help to regulate my mood, lull …

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22 deals on back-to-school essentials you can’t miss

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Can you believe we are talking about school already? Didn’t summer just begin? Like it or not, it’s time to start thinking about shopping for all …

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Mother’s Day gifts under $50 for every mom on your list

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Mother’s Day is heading our way, and as usual, you are racking your brain for unique, affordable gifts for the moms in your life. Moms do …

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Eco-friendly products to help you celebrate Earth Day the right way

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Despite what you might think, living greener doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny. From personal care to items around the home and everything in between, …

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Travel essentials you’ll want on your next trip

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Bravo – You’ve booked your next trip!  Now you need all the gear to make your travels as comfortable and efficient as possible. From easy-to-store carry-on …

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20 clever items you didn’t even know you needed (but won’t be able to live without)

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  Let’s face it, life is already complicated enough without little inconveniences like brown sugar that’s as hard as a rock, butter that’s impossible to spread, …

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Last-minute holiday gifts that look anything but

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  Calling all procrastinators: do you still have gifts to buy? There’s so much to do and only so much time to do it, but never …

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Holiday gift ideas under $100 for everyone on your list

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If you’re struggling to come up with unique gift ideas for that special someone, I’ve found over 20 gifts that will please even the most finicky …

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$50 holiday gifts for everyone on your list

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  The holiday season is here again. Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday you were wracking your brain for a budget-friendly gift for that special someone? …

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Personalized holiday gifts you should order right away

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  When buying a gift for a person who has everything, a reliable route is a bespoke gift. After all, if the present is made just …

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Great gifts for almost any occasion

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  You just remembered that a special someone’s birthday is coming up. Or you want to send a little token for a kindness. Or does a …

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Back-to-school shopping deals for clothes, food, gear &more

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  Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping! No matter how well your kids care for their gear, they always need more for …