Week of August 12, 2024
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List of 300 Big Lots Stores Closing
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We conclude our summer roundup of grocery products that have been subject to shrinkflation recently. This week, we'll spotlight paper towels, coffee, more Kellogg's cereals, frozen pizza, and more.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Do you have the feeling that supermarkets are deliberately keeping prices high? This story points out various categories of groceries that have particularly high mark-ups, where they could offer greater discounts.
If your air conditioning system goes on the fritz, can you trust your a/c repair company to figure out what is really wrong with it and not overcharge you? Inside Edition put some companies to the test in this hidden camera investigation.
He thought he was a pretty savvy traveler and knew a lot about travel insurance until he lost a boat load of money on a cruise he couldn't get to because of a flight delay. Here is part one of the story, and here is part two with smart buying tips.
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