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Mouse Print*-- Here We Shrink Again - Year-End 2024

We wrap up the year of ever-shrinking products with close to a dozen groceries that give you less than you're used to. Shrinkflation is alive and well even as inflation subsides a little. That story is in Mouse Print* this week. [This story will remain here through Jan. 5th.]

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Some Retailers Tighten Return Policies

Consumer World just released its 21st annual return policy survey of major retail chains. Some of them have started their special holiday return period later than usual, and some have shortened their return policy. Kohl's for example cut their generous 180-day return period in half for non-Kohl's card customers. [This feature will appear here through Jan. 5th.]

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Find a Credit Card Matching Your Preferences

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just created a database of 500 credit cards to help you find the type of card that meets your needs. If you want a lower finance charge card, just order the list, low to high. Want a cash back card? You can filter the list for that too (but cannot sort it further). Want a travel card? They have a list for that too.

FDA Issues New Rules on "Healthy Foods"

The FDA just redefined what foods are considered "healthy" and allowed to be promoted as such. Under the new rules, if a manufacturer is going to label a product as "healthy," it must contain a meaningful amount of one or more food groups recommended by the FDA's dietary guidelines, such as vegetables and fruits, proteins, dairy, or grains. It must also adhere to specified limits for the following nutrients: saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. The rule takes effect in about two months, and manufacturers have until February 2028 to fully comply. Here is more information about what's healthy from the FDA.

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