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NETFLIX TRIAL
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As a Consumer United member, you qualify for a two-week free trial membership with Netflix. Click here to start saving.
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Greetings!
Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter. Consumer United is proud to offer a new pilot partnership with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to offer health insurance plans with lower monthly premiums here. Now, let's get started. |
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Credit Card Industry Under Scrutiny
 As the economic downturn continues to put a strain on household
finances, some credit card industry practices have come under increased
scrutiny. Interest rates around 30 percent, late and over-limit fees,
and reduced credit limits make paying bills on time increasingly
difficult for consumers. Last week, members of Congress held a
news conference to discuss legislation that will address measures
designed to curb some of these aggressive lending tactics.
The bill, currently proposed in the Senate, would tighten restrictions
on card companies' ability to raise interest rates and on their ability
to market cards to people under age 21. It also requires that
statements be delivered three weeks before bills are due and provide
more notice before changing rates. Click here for the lowdown. |
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Online Travel Sites Boast Summer Savings
 This year is not about the stay-cation. Customers are tightening their
purse strings fueling online travel companies to lower their prices. They're also "woo-ing" their customers with elaborate marketing schemes. In a survey by Kayak.com,
an online travel company, 95 percent of over 4,100 participants say
they plan to take a vacation this summer. Brian Harniman, executive
vice president of marketing and distribution says: "Thanks to an
abundance of travel deals, last year's stay-cation trend appears to be
over as we're seeing consumers using savvy cost-saving strategies to
once again embark on a traditional summer vacation." Read more here.
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Consumer United Offers Health Insurance
 Consumer United is proud to offer a new pilot partnership with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care,
a high-quality health insurance provider, to offer plans with lower
monthly premiums than traditional products. The Consumer United and
Harvard Pilgrim partnership will help individuals in Massachusetts
obtain affordable coverage to comply with the state's health care
requirements. Enrolled members will benefit from savings on fitness
club memberships, Weight Watchers, exercise equipment and may qualify
for a fitness reimbursement of up to $150 each year. Members also have
ready access to responsive member service programs and to money-saving
products to help them stay healthy. Click here for more information.
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Disney Exhibit Offers Financial Lessons
 Even Disney World has begun offering up lessons on financial
responsibility to some of its youngest visitors. Earlier this week, an
exhibit called "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" opened at the Epcot
theme park. Sponsored by Disney's affiliate T. Rowe Price, the
exhibit aims to teach 8- to 13-year-old kids some of the basic
principles of saving and spending.
Although the current economic downturn has made most people more
conscious of their financial habits, the timing of the opening of the
exhibit is a little bit of good luck. Disney and T. Rowe Price began
planning for "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure in 2006," well before the
economy showed signs of decline. "It is sort of a timeless topic but now you realize it's even more
important," says Meredith Callanan, T. Rowe Price's director of
corporate marketing. 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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