The holiday season will be here before you know it, so it's time to brush up on your online shopping safety skills. From spotting shady websites to avoiding deals too good to be true, it’s ...

Fast: A brick-and-mortar consignment store like Plato's Closet will give you cash on the spot. Medium: Other in-person and online consignment shops pay you when your items sell, or when they ...

The best online outlet stores include clearance sections or offer coupons for additional savings. Not everything in an outlet store is a deal, so compare prices at other stores before buying.