Week of February 11, 2019 (see last week)
If 70-1/2, You Can Still Take a Charitable Deduction Even If Not Itemizing
Be Careful Where You Check Prices With the Target App
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What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
Beware "Windows Is Damaged" Warning Scam
Major Retailers' Membership Plan Benefits Compared
One DNA Testing Company Allows the FBI to Search its Results
Skittles Counter-Advertised Super Bowl Sunday With Its Own Broadway Musical
Airline Mechanics Pressured to Not Report Defects (VIDEO)
MoviePass Sued Over Bait and Switch Scheme
And the Data Hacks Go On, Seemingly Nonstop
Get Bonus Points (and an IRS 1099) for Referring Friends to an AMEX Card!
Target Testing a New Loyalty Program
T-Mobile Promises No Price Increases for 3 Years If Sprint Merger Approved
This Smart Mirror Will Set You Back at Least $2500
Those Good at Math More Likely to Have a Good Credit Score
IRS Shortens 1040 Form From 73 to 23 Lines, But Adds New Schedules
CFPB Seeks to Rollback Payday Lending Rule
Cab Driver Saves 87-Year-Old Grandma From $4000 Scam (autoplay warning)
3 Financing Mistakes Homeowners Make
Sprint is Suing AT&T Over 5G Misrepresentations
Samsung Settles Class Action on Exploding Washers
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How to Get Free Network and Local TV Streamed to Your Devices
It has not been easy to watch all the local and network TV channels on your cellphone, tablet, or computer...until now. A nonprofit company called Locast is going city to city installing antennae and then transmitting the over-the-air signals online for free. It is already in Houston, Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Dallas and Denver. Keep in mind that video is a data hog and could easily use up your monthly allotment if you don't have unlimited data service on your cellphone.
The Secret World of Amazon's Power Reviewers
Many consumers rely on product reviews from real purchasers when deciding among various products. And some look to "power reviewers" [ primary link, and alternate link ] and their prolific commentary on goods. See how they get to be power reviewers via Amazon Vine and get all kinds of goods for free.
Hot Water Heaters: Tank or Tankless?
If you have ever had a conventional hot water heater flood your home, you might want to consider a tankless one. There are pros and cons for sure. On the negative side, it is more expensive to buy, and there is a much longer wait time for hot water to reach the tap. On the other hand, you are not paying to heat your water 24 hours a day as with a conventional tank -- it only runs when you turn on the hot water. And there is no tank to flood.
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Mouse Print* -- Is Canada Dry Ginger Ale Made With “Real Ginger”?
Canada Dry ginger ale proclaims on the front label that it is made with "real ginger." Oh really? Several consumer lawyers decided to have the product tested.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
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Dove Men's Antiperspirant Spray - $14.99 for 6
Get six five-ounce cans of Dove Men+Care antiperspirant/deodorant for only $14.99 with free shipping. Believe it or not, CVS charges $8.59 per 3.8 oz can. The deal spray cans are 25% larger and are only $2.50 each. Use coupon code DEALNEWS to reduce the $16.99 price to $14.99.Dozen Roses - $12.89
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Aldi (limited assortment supermarkets) has a dozen short stem roses for just $12.89. Some supermarket and drug chains as well as Target are offering deals on a dozen roses for as low as $19.99.See also: Hot Deals
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Consumer Reports to Dyson: Stick It!
Consumer Reports is removing all Dyson models from its list of recommended stick vacuums because consumers can't count on them to last. The magazine has now ranked them at the bottom of the brand reliability list.Most stories are free
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