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Bill Could End Debit-Card Swipe Fees
 Say "bye-bye" to debit-card swipe fees? With Congress finalizing its
financial-overhaul legislation this week, retailers are positioned to
save billions on so-called interchange fees charged by banks. While the legislation will impact small businesses like gas stations
and restaurants, retail giants like Walmart are slotted to save
hundreds of millions annually if the overhaul bill becomes a reality. Read more here.
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Plastic Vs. Reusable Bag Debate Heats Up
 Paper or plastic? If California's push to become the first state to ban
single-use plastic bags becomes a reality, consumers may have to jump
on the environmental bandwagon and ditch the old-school way of shopping
for reusable polypropylene bags. Fueled by a proposed bill AB1998 which charges shoppers throughout
California a 5 cent surcharge for every bag used, Walmart launched its plastic bag initiative. Learn more here.
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Money Tips For Recent College Graduates
 More than ever, recent college graduates need sound advice to help them
establish a sound financial footing in an economy where jobs are scarce
and student loan bills are looming. Most government loans offer
a six-month grace period before graduates must begin making payments,
but the loans cannot be wiped out even if bankruptcy is declared. As a result, facing the reality of what the monthly payments will be
and finding a job, even if the work is less than ideal, should be a top
priority. Read more
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Tips To Save At The Movie Theater
 As summer kicks into high gear, many flock to the local cinema to chill
out and catch the latest romantic comedy or action-packed sequel. But is it affordable? With
the average adult ticket costing around $10, folks shell out major cash
for a family night out. However, you can catch a flick on the big
screen without the big price ... and snag one of those mega tubs of
popcorn while you're at it. Click here for the lowdown.
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Skype's Conquest Continues With Mobile
 Skype, the Internet voice and video conferencing firm that initially
operated on a pay-as-you-go basis, announced that it's now available
for Symbian-based phones including Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro. For those not in the know, Skype
is a software that makes it possible for people around the world to
communicate via voice, video and IM over the Internet, and at a lower
cost than traditional landlines. Learn more here.
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