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Week of September 2, 2024
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Mouse Print*-- Sometimes Zero-Percent Financing Is Not Zero Percent

mouse print Isn't it annoying when companies advertise a great deal, but then hide in the fine print a provision that negates the full bargain? Enter Sleep Number with a number other than zero for their zero-percent financing offer. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Most/Least Reliable Used Cars

car reliability Consumer Reports just evaluated 26 brands of cars five to 10 years old to find out which are the most reliable. Lexus and Toyota top the list followed by Mazda and Acura. Honda lands in fifth place. At the bottom of the list you will find Tesla, Dodge, and Chrysler.

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9 Best Coupon Sites and Apps to Save Money

save money With most people still reeling from high grocery and retail prices, here are some apps and websites that can help you save money on everyday purchases. And go to the site that MrConsumer uses multiple times a week to find out about newly released bargains. Check their front page bargains and also the "hot deals" forum.

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Consumer Eyeopener

Your Car Could Be Stolen Even When Your New-Fangled Key Fob Is Not Present

[Ignore ad at beginning.] In a rather remarkable video, an ABC reporter starts his car using his key fob and then leaves the car running. He then shows a police officer go into the car and drive off despite the key fob not being in the car. There is no explanation of how this could happen. The warning is to not leave your car running even if you can take your key with you because it could still be stolen.


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Bargain of the Week

Think About Locking in 5% Interest on Savings

The FED is widely expected to lower interest rates this month. That means while borrowers may save money, savers are likely to see their bank savings accounts pay lower interest. So now is a good time to consult your financial adviser and consider a CD that will lock in that 5% or higher interest rate. (Two weeks ago, MrConsumer was able to get a 5% CD for two years at his local credit union, for example.) You can check deposit rates around the country here for various lengths of CDs.

See also: Hot Deals

Consumer Reports

Used Car Prices Are Falling

According to Consumer Reports, used car prices have dropped an average of 10% in the past year. And prices for EVs have dropped 17%. Here are smart buying tips if you are in the market for a used car.

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