Greetings!
Yep, Consumer United is on the move. The staff at Consumer United has tripled in the past year and
we've set up shop across the street at 186 South Street, Suite 300 in a
stunning loft space in the heart of Boston's Leather District. Click here for details. Now, let's get started. |
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Tips To Avoid Last-Minute Tax Mistakes
 Waited to the last minute to file your taxes? You're not alone. With
the dreaded Thursday, April 15 deadline inching closer, here are some
tips to help you limit the mistakes typically made while rushing to
file your taxes. Last-minute tax flubs are more common than you think. Click here for the lowdown.
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Protect Yourself From Debit Card Fraud
 Believe you're immune to debit card fraud? Think again. Unfortunately,
when a criminal gains access to your debit card number and, in some
cases, PIN, to make unauthorized purchases, there's a chance that your
savings may be completely wiped out. From PIN thefts to thieves stealing debit card numbers, to shady
employees to hackers, debit card fraud can happen to you. Learn more here.
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White House Serves Up Tax-Savings Tool
 Looking for last-minute advice in the days leading up to April 15?
Financial consultants at the White House have unveiled an online
tax-savings tool in order to help taxpayers be aware of credits made
available by the Recovery Act. A direct response to the economic crisis, the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 has caused the average income tax refund to
increase more than $260. Read more here.
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Take The ENERGY STAR Pledge And Save
 Want
to do your part for the environment while you also save energy and
money? Consumer United has teamed up with ENERGY STAR as a pledge
driver for their "Change the World" campaign. Nearly
two million people across the nation have pledged to take small,
energy-saving steps that can change the world. Join Consumer United's
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Take the ENERGY STAR pledge
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Food Dehydrators Save Money And Energy
 Ready to stretch your food-budget dollar to the end of the year? It
may be time to invest in a food dehydrator. The energy-saving gizmos
can extend a snack's life for a year or more and can save cold, hard cash
on food shopping. Learn more here.
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