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Week of August 24, 2026
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Mouse Print*-- Giant Food Makes Digital Coupons More Accessible

mouse print We are happy to tell you that Giant Food -- the largest supermarket chain in the Washington, DC area -- has now installed digital coupon kiosks in all its stores. This way those without smartphones or internet can save on groceries just as tech-savvy shoppers do. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

See last week: Miracle Blood Glucose Meter - No Finger Pricks?


Worse on Purpose: Product Quality Slips; Appliances Don't Last as Long

defective toaster We have all noticed "they don't make them like they used to" when it comes to major appliances and other products that used to last forever. The website Worse on Purpose examines various products and industries in an effort to explain how quality is no longer job one. Their "brands ledger" evaluates almost 350 major product brands and advises whether to avoid them now. Here is an interview with that website's founder.



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25 Cars That Hold Their Value

car Last spring, iSeeCars examined which types of cars held their value the best, as well as which particular models depreciated less than others. Here is their five-year depreciation study.



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Serial Returners May Get Banned for Life

If you buy a lot and return a lot, including buying multiple sizes and colors to see which looks and fits best, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise. Retailers are banning shoppers who abuse liberal return policies. Here is the print version of this story.



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Bargain of the Week

Chipotle - Buy 2 Entrees, Get Third One Free

On Sunday, August 30 and September 6, if you order two entrees in the Chipotle app or website after 3 p.m., you get a third one free. Certainly not as good as their periodic BOGO offers, but still a nice savings for larger families.

Total Wireless - Unlimited Cell Service - $20/mo taxes/fees included for 5 Years

Here is an amazing offer from Total Wireless - owned by Verizon. If you bring your own compatible phone, and sign up for the Total Max 5G BYO plan (with unlimited 5G data, unlimited hotspot, unlimited calls, texts, and calling to 200 countries), you will pay just $20 a month (guaranteed for five years) and all taxes and fees are included. You pay $30 the first month only. See broadband speed/price disclosure. Note: One of our readers reports a long delay in receiving a sim card if needed.

Consumer Reports

Taste Test: Frozen Meals

Consumer Reports recently tested frozen entrees from 10 big brands to evaluate the taste and nutrition. Brands included were: Amy's, Evol, Healthy Choice, Kevin's, Lean Cuisine, Trader Joe's, and more

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