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Mouse Print*-- Skimpflation Hits Imperial Margarine

One of the ways some companies try to save money is to reduce the oil content of the products they sell, sometimes by literally just watering them down. That's what happened to Imperial margarine. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Best Free Antivirus Programs

It is good to periodically check the most recent antivirus software reviews to make sure yours is up-to-snuff. Here is a comprehensive review of free and paid antivirus programs by Tech Radar. This year, a number of computer sites have chosen Avast One Essential as their top pick. Be prepared for popups pitching upgrades to their product, however, and an Avast ad you can disable at the end of outgoing emails. The story also highlights what you are giving up if you use free antivirus software instead of the paid versions.

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Consumer Week $avings Tools and Tips

This is National Consumer Protection Week, so what better way to mark the occasion than to point you to some great consumer resources to save money and be a better consumer according to Checkbook.org. And if those purchases don't work out right, here is a list of state AG consumer offices where you can file a complaint. Here are other consumer issues to watch from PIRG.