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Entries Tagged as 'Consumers and Contacts'

Employing the Right Job Search Service

June 6th, 2012 · No Comments

In today’s tough job market many people are turning their search towards the internet. But not all job search websites are created equal. Asa Aarons takes a look at some job-search websites that could wind up costing you money. See more…

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Does it Pay to Buy Postal Insurance?

June 5th, 2012 · No Comments

Whenever you ship something valuable, there is a risk that it will be damaged in transit. If your package isn’t insured and something happens during shipping, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Then again, you could be in for a surprise even if you buy insurance from the US Postal Service. USPS […]

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What to Buy (or Not) in June

June 1st, 2012 · No Comments

June is the unofficial start of summer, and a month loaded with opportunities to buy new products, gadgets and clothes. Some are great deals but others are not. Here are some suggestions on what to buy now, and what things you may want to hold off buying,

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Solving Payment Problems With Verizon

May 30th, 2012 · No Comments

Donald Seeley wanted to become one of Fios Video’s 4.4-million customers. But when he tried to sign up nothing was done, no service, no installation, not a single screw or nail. Somehow Seeley wound up with a bill from Verizon for $142.25, and two months later he received another one for $151.53. When he complained […]

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Sugar, Carbs & Confusion

May 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Most people might be hesitant to buy or drink a bottle of soda with “11 teaspoons” of sugar in it. But far fewer would object to a bottle labeled “46 grams” of sugar. Confusing measurements like that are part of the reason consumer advocates have called for an overhaul of the food labeling system. CBS 2′s Asa Aarons looks at […]

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Tags: Consumers and Contacts · Food