How to save money when ordering gifts online

Rebecca Gramuglia

Special to the Village News

With the recent announcement of increased shipping rates for the holiday season, Americans may face higher-than-usual costs for their packages.

Luckily, as we head into peak holiday shopping season, there are ways to save when shopping online that can make up for these pesky shipping prices. Here are four ways to find deals on your digital holiday finds.

Know the return policy

While some returns can be made at the physical store, sometimes a retailer may be too far away or only online. In that case, you’ll likely need to ship the product back in or...