Mouse Print*-- Downy (Not So) Unstopables: From 84 Days of Freshness to Just One?
For years and years, P&G has promoted Downy Unstopables in-wash scent booster as imparting a fresh scent on your laundry that lasts for up to three months. Now they dramatically changed their claim to only provide one day of freshness. Say what?
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
Most and Least Expensive Supermarkets
Consumer Reports just released the results of a supermarket comparison price survey of about 40 items in six cities across America at dozen of chains. The results are presented in chart form, showing how much more or less costly the store was compared to Walmart. Nationally, Costco, BJ's, Lidl, Aldi, Winco, and H-E-B beat Walmart. Most expensive were Jewel-Osco, El Rancho, Shaw's, and Whole Foods.
Many tax changes don't kick in until the 2026 tax year, so they won't affect your return until next year. But some others are retroactive and will apply to the return due on April 15, 2026. Here is a summary of some of those changes.
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Grocery Loyalty Programs Sell Your Data for Millions
When you use your loyalty card at the supermarket to help cut your grocery bill, you are also fattening the store's wallet because they can sell your shopping habit data for big bucks. Here is the print version of this story.
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If you are shopping locally for roses and looking for a deal, check your local supermarket where prices are typically $19.99 to $29.99. Trader Joe's and Target are two more places to check. Aldi typically has the lowest prices on non-long-stem roses. Whole Foods, surprisingly, may have a great low price. Costco typically offers huge multi-dozen bouquets.
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InKind is a FREE restaurant discount program. If you do not have an InKind account, this offer will get you $25 off your restaurant tab of $50 or more (not including tip). They have hundreds of participating restaurants nationwide, but not in every city. The discount is available through use of the app. You also enter your credit card in the app to pay for the balance after the free $25 is deducted. You must use this link to get this offer (and provide referral credit to MrConsumer). On rare occasions, they offer extra discounts like $25 off a $25 bill sometimes during restaurant week. Offer expires Feb. 15th.
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For years and years, P&G has promoted Downy Unstopables in-wash scent booster as imparting a fresh scent on your laundry that lasts for up to three months. Now they dramatically changed their claim to only provide one day of freshness. Say what?
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
Consumer Reports just released the results of a supermarket comparison price survey of about 40 items in six cities across America at dozen of chains. The results are presented in chart form, showing how much more or less costly the store was compared to Walmart. Nationally, Costco, BJ's, Lidl, Aldi, Winco, and H-E-B beat Walmart. Most expensive were Jewel-Osco, El Rancho, Shaw's, and Whole Foods.
Many tax changes don't kick in until the 2026 tax year, so they won't affect your return until next year. But some others are retroactive and will apply to the return due on April 15, 2026. Here is a summary of some of those changes.
