How to sign up for Amazon Prime &8212; and maximize the perks

As Prime Day (which is, confusingly, actually two days) approaches, perhaps you're considering an Amazon Prime membership. If you're going to spring for it, now is the time: You'll need a Prime membership to access Prime Day deals when October 13 rolls around.

The flagship Prime perk is free shipping (one-day, two-day, or same-day, depending on the purchase) on select items. You probably already know about that one. But Amazon offers lots of other members-only deals, too, which you can use to your particular advantage on Prime Day. It also comes with membership in various other Amazon services, including Prime Video, Prime Gaming, Prime Music, and more. Read more...