Mouse Print*-- Aldi Grocery Giveaway Backfires Leaving Thousands Fuming

Last week, we promoted Aldi's mystery box giveaway wherein each day the company would offer free groceries. It turned out to be a nightmare for both entrants and the company. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

See last week: Can a Parking Lot Sign Mandating Arbitration Be Enforced?

Factory Outlets: Deal or No Deal?

Consumers' Checkbook just completed a massive investigation of factory outlet stores that purportedly sell famous name brands at deep discounts. What they discovered is that a lot of the merchandise is not the same as you find in a full price department store, but rather cheaper quality goods made specially for the outlet. They offer evaluations for 40 big name outlets including Bloomingdale's, Gap, Nike, Ralph Lauren Polo, Brooks Brothers, Williams Sonoma, and more.

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Cheapest Car Insurance Companies

The Wall Street Journal's commerce content section, Buy Side, names four auto insurance companies as typically the least expensive. They are Progressive, Travelers, GEICO, and USAA. Which might be least expensive for you varies based on your driving record and coverages chosen.