Consumer United Newsletter

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In This Issue
Bruce Willis Film Shoot
MyGallons.com Under Scrutiny
Inside Consumer United
 
Online Poll Results
 
Poll Graphic
Consumer United posed the question "What CU Deals Do You Want?" in an online poll that ran on our Web site. The results are staggering. Out of the 367 unique users who responded, 258 or 70% say they're looking for deals on gasoline while health insurance came in second. Click here to view the results.
 
Coupon Sites Soar
 
Savings Coupon
 As inflation of the dollar threatens to hit 25 year highs, shoppers are scrambling to find savings on basic items such as food and clothing. The solution? More coupons, especially in the form of online printable coupons. Click here for more.
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Consumer Prices Spike in June
Rate Spike Consumer prices spiked 1.1 percent last month--the second fastest increase in 26 years with a majority of the surge blamed on soaring energy costs--according to a report released by the Labor Department. Swelling rates on home heating oil, gasoline and natural gas reflect the largest increase in years with a 6.6 spike upward in June. The report on retail inflation reflected similarly grim news revealing a 1.8 percent increase in wholesale prices. Click here for more information.
"The Surrogates" Film Shoot
The Surrogates SetThe film crew for the Disney sci-fi thriller "The Surrogates" shot outside of our South Street office in the Leather District this week. The film, set in the near future where humans interact with one another through surrogate robots, stars Bruce Willis as a cop who tracks down criminals. There's was an interesting set that was located next to our office at 181 South Street. From the outside, it looks looked like a futuristic salon called "Artiface" where surrogates can get a makeover ... or better yet, a tune up (the shelves are stocked with beauty products and what looks like WD-40 style oil treatments). Click here to read more.
MyGallons.com Under Scrutiny
Driver's Ed
With gas threatening to hit $5 a gallon, it's no wonder that drivers are looking high and low for a better deal. However, if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. MyGallons.com, a membership program which has promised customers that they will be able to lock in today's prices for gas purchased in the future, has come under scrutiny by the Better Business Bureau. The BBB began investigating MyGallons.com when they noticed that their advertisements suggested that they had a relationship with US Bank, a major American financial services company. Click here to learn more.
Inside Consumer United
Ryan ClausonRyan Clauson, an up-and-coming comic in the Boston market, recently joined the Consumer United team as one of our advocates. When he's not busy saving people money, he spends his time spearheading an online project for men called Listen Act Attract where he is, what he calls, a transformational entertainer. Clauson says, "I believe in transforming people's lives while making the process fun and exciting. That's what attracted me to Consumer United. I spend my days laughing with clients as I work to see just how much money I can save them." Read more here.
Summer Savings!
DISH NetworkFor most people, long gone are the days of TV rabbit ear antennas and adjusting V-hold. But if you think cable TV is the best alternative, you should learn more about the advantages of satellite television. Consumer United's digital TV partner, Dish Network, boasts pricing as low as $29.99 plus free installation.
Save 
20%
 
If you've signed up with Consumer United's auto insurance service provider, Plymouth Rock Assurance, then you can save an additional 20% off your home insurance. The average member saves $150-$200 per year. Click here to learn more. Savings Coupon