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Week of January 15, 2024
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CVS Closing Dozens of Locations Inside Target Stores

Hungary to Require Retailers to Point Out Shrinkflation


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Mouse Print*-- Don't Let the Pill Bottle Quantity Fool You

mouse print When you go to the drugstore to buy aspirin, if the bottle is labeled as containing 100 pills and the strength is 325 milligrams, that is what you expect to be inside, right? That is not always so with other types of supplements, however. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.


Are You a "Reasonable Consumer?"

shopper Many class action lawsuits turn on the judge's assessment of how a "reasonable consumer" would interpret the claim being made, or if they would be misled. Are you a reasonable consumer? Find out in this quiz from Truth in Advertising. [Note: the "True" and "False" buttons are not clickable.]


New Gadgets and Tech From the Consumer Electronics Show

electronics Every year electronics manufacturers show off their newest products and inventions at CES in Las Vegas. Here are some of the best or weirdest products you can expect to debut sometime in 2024 according to Wirecutter and CNET.


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Most Expensive States to Retire

hammock We have often posted lists of the best places to retire. Now let's look at the other end of the spectrum. These states are the most expensive ones to spend your golden years. It is a bit unrealistic, however, to use 25 and 30-year time periods assuming many retire at age 65.



Consumer Health

CNN Reporter Shares Health Issue

Sara Snider is a longtime CNN reporter who shared a potentially devastating diagnosis with viewers last week. Take her advice to get regular screenings and recognize what and who in life are really important.



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Consumer Reports

Do You Really Need to Take a Multivitamin?

Consumer Reports looks at the latest research about whether it's a good idea to take a multivitamin daily.

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