TWITTER Week of May 2, 2022 (see last week)
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Recently, class action lawsuits are making the point that you can't assume what's in a product based on its name. That is the case with a line of alcoholic beverages being marketed by Anheuser-Busch according to two lawsuits.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
If you hate those long lines at airport security, you might want to take advantage of one of the programs that speeds you through the check-in process. Some credit cards and reward programs offer free or discounted memberships to these services. Be sure to check if an annual fee applies to any credit card you are considering (some are free).
Over Half Flunk Financial Literacy Test; How Would You Do?
Over 70,000 people recently took a 30-question test to evaluate their money smarts. Over half failed. There are a whole battery of financial literacy tests you can take on their website. (Advice: skip the 30-question test.) Registration not required for some tests.
Just as with eggs -- one day they're good for you and the next they are not -- baby aspirin is once again on the no-no list for most seniors. An influential physician task force no longer recommends daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 and older.
If you have a problem with a Samsung refrigerator you are not alone -- thousands have complained. And despite getting some good test ratings from Consumer Reports, the brand's reliability ratings for French door refrigerators is two on a five-scale. In addition, hundreds of safety complaints have been filed against the company with the CPSC.
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