Week of September 18, 2023
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Mouse Print*-- Here We Shrink Again -- Early Fall 2023
With inflation still dinging our wallets, so is shrinkflation. Product makers continue to downsize their products as a sneaky way to pass on a price increase. Here are another half dozen items that have gotten smaller.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
10 Cheapest Cars for 2024
Can you really buy a brand new car for around $17,000? There are a couple in that price range for 2024 -- one from Mitsubishi and one from Nissan. Other cars in this roundup of the most affordable cars for 2024 are in the $22,000 to $25,000 range.
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Costly Things That Can Be a Waste of Money
Buzzfeed says if you buy these 14 things, you probably are wasting money. Included in the list are extended warranties, bottled water, bagged salads, and getting a new cellphone every time a new model comes out.
Consumer Alert
5 Steps to Protect Yourself From ID Theft
Crooks are able to steal your login information and other personal data even when you use two-factor authentication. Here are some tips on how to prevent ID theft.
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Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day
Monday, September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day and fast food restaurants across the country are celebrating with deals. At McDonald's, a double cheeseburger is 50 cents in the app. At Burger King, get a cheeseburger free on Monday or a Whopper Jr. free on Tuesday (both with a $1 purchase presumably in their app). Use the prior link to see the all the offers at various restaurants.
Buy 10 General Mills Products, Get $25 Back
If you buy 10 General Mills products (see participating items) in ONE transaction and at a participating store (see list at top of prior link), you can get a $25 online rebate (via PayPal, Venmo, or a digital Visa card). Make purchases by October 31, and submit your receipt here by November 30.
See also: Hot Deals
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The Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now
Consumer Reports is naming names and pointing out 10 cars that are selling for significantly more than sticker price. The worst offender is the Toyota Sienna which is going for 15% over list price.
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