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BUYING A CAR?
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So, the time has come to buy a car. Should you buy foreign or American? Learn more here.
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Greetings!
Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter. Consumer United, an online savings group that negotiates better deals on basic services, launched its new Twitter channel here. Now, let's get started. |
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Last-Minute Tax Advice For Procrastinators
 With the Wednesday, April 15 tax deadline literally around the corner, there's
still time to take advantage of some last-minute tax tips. If you're
really scrambling, you can file for an extension by April 15 and that will give
you an additional six months to finish your returns. However, the extension
doesn't allow for any additional time to pay your taxes. You still have to pay
what you think you owe or face interest and penalties. With many people trying
to save as much as possible and many businesses struggling this year, there are
a few tips that could be particularly helpful in the days leading up to the deadline. Click here for the lowdown. |
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Consumers' Opinions Reflect Tough Times
 Although consumers remain concerned about the weak job market and overall
economic conditions, the Conference
Board Consumer Confidence Index for the month of March indicates that
consumers are more optimistic about business conditions than they were last
month. In February, the Conference Board reported that, 40.7 percent of
consumers expected business conditions to worsen over the course of the next six
months. However, in March that number decreased to 39.1 percent of
consumers. Click here for more information. | |
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Buyers' Remorse Over Fixed-Rate Oil Prices
 Heating oil prices are half of what they were last fall. Why are so many stuck
paying the hiked-up prices? There's good news for consumers regarding
heating oil rates. The Energy Administration
announced national prices for March 2009 as low as $2.22; the lowest price
since 2005. July 2008 prices were as high as $4.71. The recession has
caused oil prices to fall dramatically, which is good news for those living on a
budget. However, some consumers dependent on heating oil are still paying last
fall's prices. Read more here. |
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Inside Consumer United  Jeffrey Burt works full time as a Consumer United Advocate helping the average
consumer save money on car insurance and home owners insurance. Burt has made
new friendships, and enjoys the fast-paced environment that Consumer United
offers. "Being a part of a company that is growing at the rate of Consumer
United is something special," he says. What's Burt's favorite personal
finance advice? "Set short and long-term goals for yourself, and base all of
your decisions upon reaching those goals." Read more here.
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Save $10 on Angie's List
 When you need help with repairs around the house, Angie's List members
will help you decide which service companies to trust and which to avoid. As a
Consumer United member, you qualify to save on Angie's List membership rates.
Use promo code "SAVE TEN" for $10 off. Click here to save.
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First time shoppers with our service partner, Peapod, will
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