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Mouse Print* -- Here We Downsize Again - Year-End 2021

We wrap up the year with another round of products hit by shrinkflation. These items sneakily cost you more because they have been downsized to give you less in each package. NOTE: This story will run until January 10th. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Year-End Financial Planning Tips

With less than a week left in the year, here are some last minute tax and financial planning tips you should consider doing this week. For example, there is a $300 tax deduction for giving to charity even if you don't itemize, but you have to make that contribution now. And don't forget to fund your health savings acccount (if you have a qualifying health insurance plan) with up to $4,600 if you are 55 or older.

Our Annual Return Policy Survey and Links to Major Stores' Policies

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Consumer Humor

Snarky Grandma Teaches Her Kids and Grandkids a Lesson

This commercial is bound to give you a chuckle when this seemingly befuddled grandmother shows her true colors.

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