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30 Fabulous Freebies

Kiplinger's has put together a new list of free services for 2008. Some you may know about, others may be genuinely eye-opening. The list includes sources of free books, furniture, software, directory assistance, vacation homes, and more.

Top 10 Ways to Opt-Out of Almost Everything

If you feel bombarded by advertisements, solicitations, and other junk, here are the top ways to opt-out of them. This won't stop all the junk, but will help cut it down.

Best 100 Places to Live 2008

house Money magazine's August issue lists the best places to live, taking into account jobs, schools, and housing affordability. (Mostly small cities have made the top 10 list.)


Consumer Quickies

  • 10 Tips to Avoid eThreats on Your Computer
  • Get Paid to Recycle Your Old eGadgets
  • 10 (well, maybe 7) Unusual Ways to Save on Gas
  • Study: 100 Calories Snacks Don't Help Dieters
  • Too Many College Kids are Free Spenders
  • New Tech May Allow Your Frig to Talk to Your PC
  • CA May Ban Free Paper or Plastic Bags at Stores
  • Marinating Grilled Meats Cuts Down on Cancer Risk
  • Are You Suffering from Information Overload?
  • FTC Forces Schemers to Give Up Cash & Cars
  • Cardholders Shocked by Credit Card Rate Hikes
  • 75% of Wired Consumers Bank/Pay Bills Online
  • Glitch Leads to Distribution of Counterfeit Coupons
  • Nearly 1-million File for Bankruptcy in Past Year
  • Study: More Shoppers are Using More Coupons
  • HP to Remove "Bloatware" from New Computers
  • AMEX Sued Over Giftcard Fees, Policies
  • Shredded but Readable Checks Used as Packing Material
  • How to Start/Join a Heating Fuel Oil Co-op
  • Cap on Comcast Downloads to Start 10/1
  • Official Nigerian Scamster Chaser Canned
  • 10 Best Places to Live in Europe
  • Samsung Sued Over False Cartridge "Empty" Warnings
  • Some Shoppers Rebel Against Receipt Checkers
  • Seattle Court Sets Aside AT&T's Arbitration Clause
  • Tips on Getting a Better Hotel Room
  • In Italy, Govt Will Text Food Bargains to You
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