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Have you been overcharged at Target lately when you see one price on the shelf, but get charged a higher price at the checkout? One consumer who was overcharged found a lawyer who sued Target just one week later in a class action lawsuit earlier this month. This follows a major investigation of Target's pricing practices by more than half a dozen district attorneys in California. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Salvage Grocery Stores Are Big Money Savers

shopping cart Did you ever wonder where dented and dinged grocery packages go, or ones that are discontinued or nearing their expiration date? They wind up at salvage grocery stores and are offered to the public at huge discounts. This NY Times story gives you the lowdown on them. Use this site to see if any surplus/salvage food stores are in your state.

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Best States to Live In

Source: WalletHub

To find out the best states to live in, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 52 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs and income growth to education rate and quality of hospitals. Coming out on top this year is MrConsumer's home state of Massachusetts. But don't expect it to rank high on affordability.

Be Cautious When Using Public Wi-Fi

If you tap into the Wi-Fi signal in a coffee shop, retail store, or at the airport, know that scammers may be lurking there. Here are some tips and pros and cons of using hot spots like these.

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Free Wildgood Plant-Based "Ice Cream" After Rebate

Another week, another free nondairy ice cream pint is being offered by Wildgood brand. Check their website for stores that carry it. This is an all online offer for which you need a smartphone to get a verification code before you upload your receipt. With a clear receipt, the rebate is instant to PayPal or Venmo.