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Here we are at the height of the holiday shopping season and Amazon is being accused of not delivering on its fast shipping promises for Prime customers. See what the lawsuit is about and tell us what your experience with Amazon delivery speed has been.
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Which Are the Best Store Brand Groceries?
With prices so high at the supermarket, many people are switching to store brands. How much can you save and which are the best ones? In 10 product categories, Consumer Reports singles out the best bets and which ones to avoid.
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That Gift Card Could Be Worthless
One unlucky consumer bought an Apple gift card at Safeway for $100. Then she learned the money she had put on the card mysteriously disappeared. So she bought another at Rite Aid. And that money vanished too. It is unclear if the cards were counterfeit or a crook had copied the numbers and wiped them clean later.
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Lucky AMEX Cardholders Get 15% - 40%+ off at Amazon
Some American Express cardholders may qualify to get up to 40% off their order(s) at Amazon, if you associate your AMEX account with Amazon, and pay with at least ONE membership reward point (balance on card). MrConsumer only got 15% off up to a $15 total discount. Others can get up to 40% or 50% off with a $60 or $80 maximum discount. Some won't qualify this time around! Only "sold and shipped by Amazon" purchases are eligible.
Roku Premiere - $16
Cheaper than Black Friday by $2! Start watching streaming programs on your TV with the Roku Premiere. Just $16 at Walmart (order online for in-store pick-up). While supplies last only.
Consumer Reports suggests various ways that senior citizens can reduce the cost of buying prescription drugs including choosing the right insurance coverage, switching to low cost pharmacies, and using discount cards.
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