Mouse Print*-- Taco Bell Sued for Misrepresenting Portion Sizes
If you watch fast food TV commercials, all the sandwiches look huge, loaded with meat. The reality may be something different, however, as one Taco Bell customer discovered.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Best Hospitals 2023
U.S. News is out with its annual list of the best hospitals in America. This list has the 22 best hospitals. Following that are the best hospitals in each of 15 specialties such as cancer or cardiology.
Most/Least Expensive States Based on Monthly Costs
In figuring out the cost of living in each state, this survey took into account housing costs, utilities, insurance, and more. Not surprisingly, Hawaii was the most expensive. West Virginia was the cheapest -- 25% below the national average.
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Amazon Denies Refund After Consumer's Proper Return
Amazon now wants shoppers to return goods unpackaged and to the closest local dropoff location (or they may charge you a fee). That's exactly what this consumer did when she returned two items to a Staples dropoff location. Trouble is, Amazon only got one of the items back... and denied her a refund for the missing item... until WCVB-TV consumer reporter Ben Simmoneau got involved.
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For new Costco members and those whose prior memberships expired before March 31, 2023, when you buy a $60 annual membership through Groupon, you will get a $45 digital shop card, and a coupon for $40 off a $250 purchase (the latter good online only).
Apply for a Target RedCard and Get $50 Off a $50 Purchase
Until August 19 only, if you apply for a Target RedCard (debit or credit), you will get a coupon for $50 off a $50 purchase (some items excluded) good until September 18th. RedCard holders get free shipping on most Target.com items and 5% Off at Target and Target.com. This is the most generous new card offer from Target that we have seen. They also have a new reloadable card, that acts like a prepaid Visa card, and it qualifies for a $50 credit after you spend $50 at Target. See all rules on Target website.
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If you watch fast food TV commercials, all the sandwiches look huge, loaded with meat. The reality may be something different, however, as one Taco Bell customer discovered.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
U.S. News is out with its annual list of the best hospitals in America. This list has the 22 best hospitals. Following that are the best hospitals in each of 15 specialties such as cancer or cardiology.
In figuring out the cost of living in each state, this survey took into account housing costs, utilities, insurance, and more. Not surprisingly, Hawaii was the most expensive. West Virginia was the cheapest -- 25% below the national average.
