Greetings!
Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter. Does the idea of high energy prices this winter make you feel anything but jolly? Consumer United relaunched its new Holiday Savings Game here to whip you into the spirit of the season. Also, save up to $175 on home heating oil here through Consumer United when signing up for MassEnergy. |
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Layaway Makes A Holiday Comeback
 Low on cash this holiday season? Layaway, a way to
purchase an item without shelling out the entire cost at once, is back
in style. Americans are still struggling with last year's
Christmas credit card debt... a whopping 13.5 million consumers
according to a recent holiday poll. Combating that debt is making layaway look pretty attractive this year. So what is layaway and how does it work? Click here for the lowdown.
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Google Offers Free Wi-Fi During Holidays
 Heading home for the holidays? You're in luck. Google unveiled plans to
offer free airport Wi-Fi at a slew of national airports--47 terminals
in cities ranging from Boston to Seattle to Orlando--through Friday,
Jan. 15, 2010. According to FAA estimates, the upcoming holiday travel season starting
with Thanksgiving and ending with New Years is expected to pick up with
over 100 million people slotted to pass through participating airports
between now and Jan. 15. Read more here.
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Reduce Gas Costs For Turkey Day Travel
 Heading over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house
this Thanksgiving? Don't let the costs and pollution associated with
the car ride bring you down. Check out DriveSmarterChallenge.org
for tips to reduce your gasoline costs, pollution and CO2 emissions.
Regardless of where you are traveling this Thanksgiving, The Drive
Smarter Challenge Web site serves up answers to a variety of travelers'
questions. Click here for more information. |
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Consumer United Launches Home Security
 When it comes to protecting your family, why pay more for less? Consumer United has teamed up with Protect America, a GE-authorized home security service provider established in 1992 and specializing in cutting-edge wireless alarm systems. As a Consumer United member, you can request a free security quote and qualify for Protect America's exclusive internet offer which includes a motion detector, two free keychain remotes and three entry-point monitors. Read more here. |
