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Tips for Consumers
Money saving tips for consumers. Advice to make the most of your money when buying products and services from others. This page is organized into featured articles, a listing of sub-categories, and then a listing of articles in this category.
Shopping Online Without a Credit Card
Free Information About Freebies
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Whiten your Shoelaces with Paint
Setting Permanent Marker on Clothes
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Aid with Prescriptions - RX Hope
Avoiding Advertising Tricks
Buy Second Hand Appliances
Electronic Equipment for Less: Too Good to Be True?
Getting the Most Out of Your Costco (or Sam's Club) Membership
Mattress Know-How
New Product through Dollar Tree
Online Shopping Tips
Saving Money on Address Labels
Saving Money on Cell Phone Accessories
The Lures of Advertising
Using Coupons
When Expiration Dates Matter
500 Count Sheets Are The Maximum
Advice On Using Cosmetology Schools
American Gas Prices 1996-2008
Ask for Credit for Poorly Developed Photos
Ask For Shipping Charge Refund
Avoiding Impulse Shopping
Bed, Bath and Beyond Honors Expired Coupons and Competitor's Pricing
Book Discount at Target
Buy Versatile Furniture
Buying a Piano
Buying Headphones
Call for Discounts on TV or Internet
Can Opener For Plastic Packaging
Check Balance Before Throwing Away Gift Cards
Check Measurements Against Sizes Before Ordering Clothes
Check Online Auctions
Check Online Reviews Before Buying
Collecting and Using Product Samples
Dealing with Unwanted Mail
Dial 99 During Recorded Telemarketing Call
Do Rechargeable Batteries Save You Money?
Don't Charge iPhone in Car
Don't Take No For An Answer
Finding Free Furniture
Garage Sales and Thrift Stores
Google Products Before You Buy
Half off at the Cheesecake Factory July 30th
How Long Will Your Appliance Last?
Keep Receipts on File
Keep Track of Warranties in Recycled Envelopes
Keeping Track Of Mail-In Refunds
Link: 2011 Consumer Action Handbook
Link: Check Epinions Before Shopping
Link: Free 2010 Consumer Action Handbook
Link: How Many Hours of Work to Fill Your Tank
Link: Product Safety Website
Link: Sunday Newspaper Coupons Online
Look Online For Discounts And Reviews
Make a Habit of Returning Cart from the Parking Lot
Make Sure Toiletries Are Not Close to Expiring
Mention Disappointments When Eating Out
More Lawmakers Take Food Stamp Challenge
Need Instruction Manual For Camera Binoculars
New Data Plans When Upgrading Phones
Oregon Governor Lives on Food Stamp Benefit for a Week
Read Labels and Avoid Marketing Schemes
Resolving a Consumer Complaint
Reusing Wornout Capri Pants
Save Money On Amazon.com Purchases
Saving Money on Prescription Glasses
Saving on American Girl or Similar Dolls
Share Your Customer Service Experiences
Shop During Dinner Hours
Stopping Calls from Creditors
Storing Batteries in the Refrigerator
Take Cell Phone Photo Of Sale Signs
Tell Businesses of Your Interest
Tell Retailers You Saw It Cheaper to Get a Discount
Telling Good Books From Bad
Use Gift Cards for Online Shopping
Using Paypal for Non eBay Purchases
Value from Alternate Classic Brands
Washing Machine Reviews
Watch Amazon Warranty Information
Watch Fine Print on Warranties
Water Down Many Products