Loyal shoppers at certain retail stores can take advantage of valuable discounts and promotions by joining store loyalty programs. Some consumers may be wary of their purchases being tracked, but many stores say they don’t sell participants’ personal information. And, in fact, many stores may use your membership card to warn you when you’ve purchased a product that has been recalled by safety officials and could be hazardous to your health. A real downside of these cards is that consumers may be compelled to limit their shopping to one store where they get loyalty card discounts, but if you hold several discount cards and continue to compare prices at multiple stores, these memberships could be worth your while. Photo Credit: joelogon
