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From our unpublished archive of consumer stories comes the legal case of a company that simply would not allow customers to cancel their SiriusXM subscriptions without a fight. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

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Consumers Hit With Triple Whammy of Higher Prices, Bad Service, and Weakened Protections

mad consumer Consumers are feeling the pinch not just because of higher prices but also overcharges, customer service hassles, shoddy products, billing mistakes, and bad service. On top of that, the consumer agencies that are supposed to protect us have lost thousands of employees, and are limiting their oversight roles. Here's the story.

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10 Most Expensive U.S. States

money With today's high prices for virtually everything, it is hard to stretch a buck. And in these 10 states, the cost of living is the highest in the country.

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Walmart Accused of Changing Prices During the Day

Now that Walmart has electronic shelf labels, some shoppers are accusing the company of using dynamic pricing -- changing the prices of goods easily during the day. A Pennsylvania reporter decided to go to Walmart and check whether morning prices were different from those later in the day. Here is the print version of this story.

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Save During Your State's Sales Tax Holiday

Here is a state-by-state list of the dates that your state may be offering certain purchases without the need to pay sales tax. Some are coming right up.

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What Is an Inverter Air Conditioner?

If you're in the market for a new window AC this season, you'll be happy to know that there's a style of compressor - called an inverter - that operates more quietly, more efficiently, and generally keeps your room more comfortable. Here are the three top-scoring models mentioned in the article but are hidden behind their paywall: LG 6000 Btu LW6023IVSM, LG 8000 Btu LW8024IVSM, and Midea 12,000 Btu MAW12V1QWT. All scored 90 or higher in their tests.