Emily VanSchmus

Emily VanSchmus

Freelance Writer

Emily has written articles covering trending products, money-saving hacks, and shopping advice. 

Bargain-Hunting Hack

Her favorite money-saving hack is using the Honey extension whenever she shops online! It's saved her so much money over the years and given her hundreds of dollars in gift cards.

Emily's Deals and Savings Hacks

9 Stores Like Walmart — With Even Cheaper Groceries, Home Decor, and Clothes
a woman with a shopping bag outside of Dollar Tree, a woman putting clothing into a Ross cart, and a Target cart next to Target Circle sign
a woman with a shopping bag outside of Dollar Tree, a woman putting clothing into a Ross cart, and a Target cart next to Target Circle sign
Sam's Club vs. BJ's: Who Is Cheaper?
a bjs and sams club store front side by side
a bjs and sams club store front side by side
Is Sam's Club Good Quality? What to Know About Their Meat, Gas, and More
gas from sams club filling up a car
gas from sams club filling up a car
7 Easy Ways to Get Free Starbucks Coffee
a person sitting at a table at starbucks looking at their phone
a person sitting at a table at starbucks looking at their phone
Who Makes Member's Mark for Sam's Club? (It's Not Always Who You Think)
members mark items in a cart
members mark items in a cart
CVS Christmas Clearance: How to Save Up to 75%
christmas clearance shelf with signage
christmas clearance shelf with signage
How to Save With CVS Clearance: Insider Secrets and When to Shop
someone holding up a CVSHealth product next to a clearance sign at CVS
someone holding up a CVSHealth product next to a clearance sign at CVS
How to Get Free Starbucks on Your Birthday
a woman wearing a birthday crown holding out a venti starbucks coffee cup with Happy Birthday written on cup
a woman wearing a birthday crown holding out a venti starbucks coffee cup with Happy Birthday written on cup
Is the Dairy Queen $7 Meal Deal a Good Deal?
dairy queen 7 dollar meal
dairy queen 7 dollar meal
10 Costco Membership Benefits You Get Instantly When You Join
A Costco Membership card being held in front of the Costco store hours sign on the outside of the building.
A Costco Membership card being held in front of the Costco store hours sign on the outside of the building.