Money-Saving Tips
A roundup of time-saving appliances, plus tips on maximizing point-back and getting the most out of Rakuten Ichiba.
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The background and the criteria worth understanding before you buy.
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Money-Saving Tips
Prime Appreciation Sale 2026: Popular Home Appliances to Check, by Category
Popular appliances to look at before Amazon's Prime Appreciation Sale, by category, based on Kakaku.com's popularity ranking. Only models we could find on both Amazon and Rakuten are listed.
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Money-Saving Tips
Prime Appreciation Sale 2026: Daily Goods Worth Buying in Bulk, by Category
Daily goods and drugstore items worth a look before Amazon's Prime Appreciation Sale, by category. Only products we could find as the same item on both Amazon and Rakuten, sold in bulk/multi-packs, are listed.
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Money-Saving Tips
Newly Found Appliance Deals During the Prime Appreciation Sale Main Sale
Appliances we confirmed newly on sale during the main sale period. These do not overlap with our early-sale roundup.
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Money-Saving Tips
Newly Found Daily Goods During the Prime Appreciation Sale Main Sale
Daily goods we confirmed newly on sale during the main sale period. These do not overlap with our early-sale roundup.
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Money-Saving Tips
Time-Saving Appliances for Living Alone: 6 Picks to Cut Down on Chores
A roundup of 6 appliance categories: cordless vacuums, electric kettles, kitchen trash cans, dish racks, humidifiers, and air purifiers.
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How to Maximize Points When Buying Appliances on Rakuten Ichiba: The SPU System Explained
How Rakuten Ichiba's point-boost system (SPU) works, and how Rakuten Card and Rakuten Mobile affect your point rate.
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Money-Saving Tips
Rakuten Card Pros and Cons: What to Know Before You Apply
Annual fee, point-back rate, and extra perks — the pros and cons of a Rakuten Card, and who it's a good fit for.