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# Tightwad Tod's New Blog at Consumer Reports
# Consumer Watchdog Raises Google Privacy Issues
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# For Groceries, Frugality Trumps Brand Loyalty
# Study: Hot Coffee May Warm Your Heart Too
# Even Luxury Consumers Begin to Scrimp
# Consider Converting Regular IRAs to a Roth
# FCC Approves Radio Waves for Internet Transmission
# FCC Investigates Cable Channel Tier Switches
# US News & World Report Goes Digital Only
# Does the IRS Owe You Money? (Do a Search)
# Delta Adds 1st Bag Fee, Drops a Narrow Fuel Surcharge
# Incentives to Buy Hybrids Dwindling
# Walt Mossberg Reviews Four Netbooks
# Jordans Furniture Sued Over Red Sox "Lottery"
# Nader Worries That Consumer Reforms Won't Happen
# How Shopping for a Car/Financing Has Changed
# Survey: 76% Will Cut Back on Holiday Spending
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Costco Encourages Rebate Honesty
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