Free Web Service Helps Consumers Reap Store Refunds
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The just-launched Priceprotectr.com sends e-mail alerts when prices drop. You may be eligible for a price protection refund.
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When 'free' isn't free An online advertiser that falsely claimed consumers had won free prizes has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty to the Federal Trade Commission, which says the outfit failed to disclose that people had to spend money first.â¦Learn &amp; Contribute, Live &amp; Online - The Register Debates Green Computing
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Consumers thes e days have to navigate a plethora of return policies. Be certain you know the store&#39;s rules before you pay. By Joe Goldeen.
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The publisher of Consumer Reports launched a free Web site Thursday to do for prescription drugs what it has already done for cars, refrigerators and other gadgets: rate them on safety, effectiveness and cost.
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Individual taxpayers will be able to claim a refund of up to $60 on their 2006 federal returns as the government attempts to give back $8 billion in long-distance telephone taxes that courts have ruled should not have been collected.
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and the money deducted from your account -- within a few hours. Savvy consumers no longer can count on a delay of a day
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Customers who withdrew money from tax-free savings accounts can salvage tax advantages.
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A new Web site helps consumers protect themselves from excessive fees that can drive up the price of a home.
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Company launches free test version of service that fosters popular Internet activity.
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Boosting the bottom line isn't always about cutting costs or improving distribution channels. One company found success by building a better online community.
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Microsoft Corp. has begun providing free tools so government organizations can better share technological information, in a move it says is aimed at helping cash-strapped customers save money.
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SideStep Inc., a popular alternative to larger online travel sites, is making its free price comparison service available through a Web browser.
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People are searching online for everything from free games to free money
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Are you a serial returner? By that I mean, do you routinely return items, especially holiday gifts? If so, be forewarned. Some retailers have resorted to using a computer database to track customer returns and catch fraudulent or excessive returns. Return fraud, which by the way includes bringing back used merchandise for a full refund, will cost retailers $3.5 billion this holiday season, according to a recent report by the National Retail Federation. For the year, the retail industry says it stands to lose $9.6 billion from fraudulent returns. Meanwhile, returns are expected to accelerate after Christmas. ...
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It's a great time to be an Internet shopper, but the same search technology that is transforming the Web into a bargain-hunter's paradise is putting the squeeze on online retailers doling out discounts and incentives to lure customers.
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Think exchanging Santaâs mistake will be quick and easy? Not if you donât know the storeâs rules on receipts, time limits, restocking fees, or opened electronic items.
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Even with hefty shipping cost, final price after rebates is relatively low. Also, deal doesn't require subscription to Internet service.