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Double Whammy: Major Grocery Mfrs. Announce Second Round of Price Hikes

Airline Rankings: Delta = First; JetBlue = Last!


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Mouse Print* -- Enterprise Charged Him $3,300 for Damage Done AFTER He Returned His Rental Car

mouse print Just imagine returning a rental car in pristine condition but subsequently getting a huge bill for damage. How could this happen? The answer is in the fine print. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.


Changing Your Diet Can Add Years to Your Life

A new study suggests that at any age, even over 80, changing your diet can add years to your life. The study authors recommend a diet rich in legumes and whole grains, but are realistic in saying they know while that is the "optimal" diet for longevity, a more "feasible" diet will still add years to your life. Use their online calculator [website keeps crashing from popularity] to find the life expectancy benefits of eating specific foods.


Get Back Up to $9,000 for COVID-19 Funerals

FEMA has a little-known program to reimburse families for up to $9,000 in funeral costs if their loved one died of COVID-19 and it says that on the death certificate.

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See the Super Bowl Ads Again

Many people watch the Super Bowl more for the ads than for the game itself. In case you missed some of the commercials, or just want to see them again, here is where you can do it: site 1, site 2, and site 3.


Consumer Documentary

Just in Time for Valentine's Day: The Tinder Swindler

In this just-released Netflix documentary, three women who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a romance scam that began on the Tinder dating app go after the man who stole their money and their hearts. Watch the preview.



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Bargain of the Week

Apple AirPods -- $99.99

[OFFER EXTENDED BEYOND MONDAY at Walmart and Amazon.] If you want a pair of those cool white Apple AirPods 2nd generation wireless earphones, they're about $99 at Amazon, Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. On this model, the charger is wired. Save $30-$40 compared to regular price, but note this item has been $89 in the past on a great sale.

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Ways to Get Out Carpet Stains

Consumer Reports offers tips on how to get out common stains on your carpets and rugs.

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