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In a massive lawsuit, the FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General last week for systematically overcharging customers. This was not just because checkout prices didn't match shelf prices, but in addition, items in their weekly flyer rang up higher than advertised. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

See last week: Here We Shrink Again - Fall 2026 - Part 2

Best/Worst Cities for Retirees

hammock WalletHub is out with its annual list of the best cities for retirement. They made their picks based on affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. Topping the list are three Florida cities: Orlando, Miami and Tampa. At the bottom of the list were Newark, San Bernadino, and Stockton, CA.

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GoodRx Users May Get Back $$$, Apply Here

pill bottle Many people use GoodRx to save money on prescription drugs which sometimes is even cheaper than using your insurance plan. Apparently, however, GoodRx was accused of sharing health information with certain advertising systems. The company agreed to settle a class action lawsuit about this for $32 million. So, if you used the GoodRx website, app or their service before April 20, 2024, you may be eligible to share some of the proceeds of the settlement. File you claim here by December 29, 2026.

Consumer Alert

Fake Savings Claims: Is It Really On Sale?

Everybody loves a bargain. But when the savings claimed are discounts off prices they never charged, or the so-called sale price is merely the regular price, shoppers are getting ripped off. This video explains the issue and also includes allegations not in the lawsuit against Dollar General that they post phony sale signs on goods that are really regular price.

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Bargain of the Week

After Halloween Candy Clearance

With reports that Halloween candy sales are down this year, retailers are going to have a lot of leftover candy. And that means there will be more candy on clearance this year. Wait for sales in the 70-80% off range rather than settle for just 50% off (unless there is some candy you fear won't still be available at the higher discounts). Target will clearance its candy faster than most chains, raising discounts from 30% to 50% and then 70%. CVS will be the slowest. At Walgreens, wait until the discount hits 70-80%.

50 Cents Off a Gallon at Speedway

Speedway is extending their promotion of offering 50 cents off a gallon into November and December on the 7th and 11th of each month. Be a member of their loyalty program and text the word ALLGAS to 96001. At the pump, enter your registered phone number just before filling your tank. 7-Eleven is doing a similar promotion but you have to text ALLGAS to 711711.

Early Black Friday Deals at Target & Best Buy

Early Black Friday sales start at Best Buy on November 6, and Target's early Black Friday deals are November 5-7. Walmart's early Black Friday deals are not until November 12.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports Evaluates the $2,000 iPhone Duo

The new foldable iPhone has been all the buzz in the media this past week, but is it worth it and for whom? Consumer Reports offers their opinion.