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Earn Cash Back On Your Shopping Sprees With These 6 Apps
There's nothing like the rush of finding a dress that hits your body in all the right places or the perfect pair of stilettos to match your little black dress. But, sometimes this rush fades after realizing the amount of money you spent on your must-have items. What if there was a way to minimize your shopping guilt while making a bit of extra cash? Lucky for you, there are several apps offering cashback on your shopping spree items.
1.Rakuten
Rakuten is perfect for the woman who loves to shop anywhere and everywhere since you'll have over 2,500 stores to pick from. Whether it's beauty, travel, or clothes, Rakuten offers promotions, coupons, and discounts. It makes earning cashback easy since they offer a free mobile app and browser extension to connect you to your favorite store.
This online retailing platform is completely free because the retailer pays Rakuten a commission on the purchases made by Rakuten members. Rakuten then gives the customer a cut of the commission in the form of cashback. Plus, new members receive a bonus when they make their first purchase. Every three months, members get to look forward to receiving their cashback.
2.RetailMeNot
RetailMeNot is a phenomenal opportunity to find the best coupons that'll save you a ton of money while shopping. This digital destination connects consumers with retailers, brands, and restaurants through in-store and online offers. With over 200,000 offers RetailMeNot helps customers find the best coupons and earn cashback that'll be in their wallet in 45 days or less.
They're so dedicated to finding lucrative offers for their customers that their free app uses GPS technology to alert you to offers in your area. If shopping in person isn't your preference, then download their browser extension to automatically be alerted to any discounts on your favorite e-commerce sites. RetailMeNot is a great way to make sure you're always getting the best bang for your buck.
3.CoinOut
Before throwing away those pesky receipts, download CoinOut to earn cash rewards for your everyday purchases. It's as simple as making a purchase at almost any retailer and taking a photo of your receipt using the CoinOut App. After uploading receipts, you'll receive random cash rewards. The benefits don't stop there. CoinOut also rewards you for shopping at online retailers through CoinOut and they have opportunities to earn rewards from their partners, such as through surveys.
4.ShopKick
Shopkick is the digital place to score in-store and online rewards. Shopkick doesn't provide cash rewards, but they provide the next big thing. They allow you to exchange your reward points for gift cards at major retailers, such as Best Buy, Target, and even Starbucks, and do so through gift cards! It's very simple to earn rewards, or "kicks" as they call it. So easy that you don't even have to purchase anything to start earning reward points. You can earn points by scanning qualifying items' barcodes in-store using their app or simply by walking into the store.
Earn even more points when you make purchases through a connected card or taking photos of your receipts from various retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and many more. Plus, you can receive reward points simply by watching videos and learning about new products offered in the app.
5.TopCashback
TopCashback is a go-to for shoppers who rather shop online than in-person. They offer cashback on any purchase from their partner retailers, except for groceries, made through their app or website. Additionally, they offer promotion codes that give amazing discounts on top of the cashback earnings and they promise to match any cashback offer from their retail partners you find off of their platform.
Within 1 to 3 months of making a purchase, TopCash back will pay you 100% of the referral fee received from their retailer partners. Some of their retail partners include Amazon, Bloomingdale's, and H&M.
6.Dosh
Dosh provides automatic cash back at thousands of places, whether shopping, dining, or booking hotels. Dosh is a perfect match for a woman going on a shopping spree because they have retailers like Sephora, ASOS, and a plethora of other options. They make it simple since you don't have to scan receipts nor use coupons. Easily link your card to their app or make purchases through payment platforms that are complementary to Dosh's cashback experience, like Venmo or Jelli.
Unlike other cashback apps, you don't even have to wait for Dosh to pay you. They automatically deposit the funds into your Dosh wallet. Once you accumulate at least $25, you can transfer your earnings into your bank, PayPal, or Venmo.
Now that you know the amount of cash you could be leaving on the table, you should determine which app is right for you and head over to the app store and download one of the aforementioned apps pronto. Or, maybe all of the apps are right for you because they provide a variety of qualifying retailers and different methods to save money. Either way, having at least one of these apps in your back pocket is sure to put extra money in your pocket.
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UnPrisonedhas returned for its highly anticipated second season, delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the Alexander family.
The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
UnPrisoned | Season 2 Trailer | Hulu
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Blair Underwood Initially Turned Down 'Sex And The City' Because 'It Was About How Samantha Was Fascinated By Dating A Black Man’
Actor and heartthrob Blair Underwood is opening up about why he turned down Sex and the City the first time he was offered a role. Many fans of the HBO series may recall Blair's time on the show in which his character was dating Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). However, he was previously offered another role where his character would date Samantha (Kim Cattrall).
During his interview with AV Club, the Set It Off star revealed that he was uncomfortable with the initial offer due to the character's fascination with him being a Black man.
“I actually did say ‘no’ the first time,” he said. “The first time they had offered the role, to be honest with you, it was about how Samantha was fascinated by dating a Black man and wanted to know if, uh, all of the rumors were true about our anatomy! And I said, ‘Listen, I’m honored, thank you, but I just don’t want to play a character based on race, on curiosity about a Black man.'”
But that didn't stop them from reaching out again. This time he was offered to play Dr. Robert Leeds, the love interest to Miranda and he decided to go for it. "So they were nice enough to call about a year later, and I said, 'Well, is it gonna be about race?' And they said, 'No, no, no, we’re not even gonna mention race!' And I think it really did only come up maybe once," he recalled.
"It did five episodes, and I think Samantha mentioned it once, saying something about 'a Black doctor' that Miranda was dating. And that’s really been a consistent thing in my career: not wanting to be boxed as 'the Black guy.'
"I’ve had that conversation with many producers along the way, and they were so great. They said, 'No, he’s just a doctor who Miranda meets in the elevator, and they have a nice little fling.' And it was amazing."
Blair has had a wide-ranging career playing everything from a lawyer on L.A. Law to playing Madame CJ Walker's husband on Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame CJ Walker. And during his interview, he revealed another role that he initially turned down, Set It Off. The movie, which is considered a classic in Black culture, stars Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. Blair's character, Keith, played a banker and love interest to Jada's character, Stony.
He explained why he said no at first and eventually accepted the offer. "I had initially said “no” to that. Because I was playing this historic, iconic African-American historical figure in Jackie Robinson, and the time, y’know, there was Boyz N The Hood, and Menace II Society was out there, and I’d finished playing this noble Negro… [Laughs]," he said.
"And I’m reading the script, and there’s a scene where Jada Pinkett’s character—Jada Pinkett-Smith now—was going to sell her body so she could make some money to send her brother to college. And I remember, honestly, I threw the script across the room. I was, like, “I don’t want to do this. I want to do something uplifting for the Black culture and Black characters, and I don’t know if I want to see this.”
After a conversation with the movie's director F. Gary Gray and the actor's manager encouraging him to finish reading the script, Blair had a change of heart. What he first thought about the movie turned out to be totally different.
"So I finished the script, and I saw that the character they were asking me to play was really the love story in the midst of all of this turmoil of all of these characters, the four ladies: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Jada," he explained.
"It was so well-written, it was such a great platform for them. And to be able to play the love story and the storyline that gave Jada’s character a leg up and a way out of this world, something to hope for, to wish for, someone to love her… I said, 'You know what? I’d like to be a part of that.'
"And I’m so glad I did, because that film resonates to this day. People all the time come up to me and say that they love that movie. So I’m glad that I did it."