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Mouse Print* -- Is Godiva Chocolate Really Made in Belgium?

mouse print To look at Godiva chocolate boxes one would think the expensive candy has been imported from Belgium because it says "Belgium 1926" and "Belgian chocolate" right on the front of the packages. But, according to a recent lawsuit, the chocolate is really made not far from Hershey, Pennsylvania. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.


65 Things You Probably Shouldn't Pay For

save money MrConsumer will never order a beverage in a restaurant because he doesn't like paying $3 for 12 cents worth of soda. And he hasn't seen the inside of a dry cleaner in decades. There are many things you can either do without, or not have to pay for. So here are dozens of those things.


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The 12 Scams of Christmas

scam websites The BBB is out with their annual naughty list of scams that could put a damper on your holiday cheer. You better watch out so you don't become a victim.



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This Super Grandma Won't Fall for a Grandparent Scam... and Neither Should You!

One of the biggest telltale signs of a scam is when the victim is asked to pay using gift cards. Don't fall for it! Here is the backstory about this public service announcement.



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Bargain of the Week

BIG Magazine Sale - One Day Only

The Black Friday Blowout Sale is back for ONE MORE day -- Monday, December 6 only! Lowest prices of the year on 100's of magazines. For example, a year of Consumer Reports (physical magazine) is $14.99. Good for new, renewal or gift subscriptions. ++

Get $10 off a $20 Amazon Purchase That You Pick Up

Some Amazon customers are being offered a promotion whereby if you agree to pick up your order at a nearby location rather than have it home-delivered, you will get $10 off your first such order of $20 or more. See if you qualify. Offer ends December 31.

See also: Hot Deals

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Can You Replace Cable for $25 a Month or Less?

Consumer Reports says yes, and they show you how to do it. You'll need a digital antenna to bring in the timely, live broadcast of local/network programs, which their story does not emphasize.

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