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In This Issue
Car Rental Tips
Season's Twitterings
Holiday Savings
CURBING COSTS
Savings 101
Renting a car this holiday season? Get your motor running with these money-saving tips. Learn more here.
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Hotels.com Savings
On the hunt for a hotel this holiday season? Click here to get an extra $20 off with a three-night booking through Hotels.com.
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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.
Free Car-History Reports From eBay Motors
Driver's EdLooking to buy a used car or truck? On eBay, consumers can snag a free vehicle history report thanks to Experian's AutoCheck. Buying a used vehicle can be tricky and over the years consumers have been known to complain of rebuilt lemons and cars with "secret" histories. And eBay isn't trying to exclude rebuilt cars or vehicles with different histories. All eBay is trying to do is let the vehicle's real history be known. Click here for the lowdown.
Social Media Sites Boast Holiday Savings
Tweet DealsSeason's twitterings? For this gift-buying time of the year, let social network sites help you save on your holiday shopping. Social media sites like MySpace, Facebook, and now Twitter, help the masses maintain connections with friends and family. Why not let social media help you save big on your holiday shopping? Read more here.
Cellphone Pricing Baffles Economists
CellphoneCellphone companies offer strange pricing that baffles economists, while U.S. consumers spend more and more each month on mobile phones. Apple and AT&T's $199 iPhones are on sales upswing and U.S. consumers won't have it any other way. $399 iPhones with a $20 a month fee ended up costing $40 less, however sales were slacking. Cellphone companies' strange price plans are confusing as well. Learn more here.
Tips To Save During The Holiday Season
Candy CaneWith many retailers hoping to keep their sales figures high despite the weak economic conditions, there are lots of opportunities for shoppers to stretch their holiday budgets this year. One of the best ways to get a deal is to do plenty of comparison shopping online. Many brick and mortar stores, especially large electronic and clothing stores, offer much of their merchandise online. Click here for more information.
Consumer United Launches Home Security
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.
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