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How Will The CARD Act Affect You?
 With Americans struggling to pay off credit card debt, there may be some relief with the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act also known as the CARD Act. The reform bill limits banks' ability to raise
interest rates on credit card customers and threatens to take a bite
out of corporate profits. Credit card companies will be
changing the way they do business from now on, but how will it affect
you? It depends on the type of credit card you are swiping for
purchases. Read more here.
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Save Money On Your Home Energy Bill
 Every year, the average American household spends roughly $100 annually
due to the energy consumption from their power devices that are plugged
in but not being used. In fact, the United States Environmental Protection Agency sums up the national energy cost to a spine chilling $10 billion per year. It's important to know how much each appliance is costing you. Knowledge is power ... literally. Learn more here.
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Study:  Handling Money Minimizes Pain
Forget the pain medications and the Ibuprofen. Instead, why not spend some quality time with your cash? A
recent study uncovered some interesting information regarding money and
pain. People who physically held and counted cash in their hands, and
then dipped their hands in a bowl of scalding water, felt less pain
than those who didn't hold the cash. Click here for the lowdown.
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Twitter Unveils 'Promoted Tweets' Ads
 Popular microblogging site Twitter plans to unveil a new ad platform
called "promoted tweets," targeting only two to 10 percent of its
thousands of users with initial campaigns from brands including
Starbucks and Best Buy, as a way to monetize the social-media
juggernaut. The news has the online world all in a flutter
because Twitter estimates that its users are creating 50 million
messages, or tweets, per day. Learn 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
here. |
