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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
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More People Are Traveling By Car
 Car travel is on the rise according to a recent report from AAA
Southern New England, with a 17.1 percent increase in auto travel this
past Fourth of July weekend. AAA cites an improved economy for the increase."The landscape of
the U.S. economy is in a much different place than it was one year
ago," Lloyd P. Albert, AAA Southern New England senior vice president
of public and government affairs, says in a news release. "It's
encouraging to see such growth this summer." Read more here.
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Fact Vs. Fiction Regarding Energy Efficiency
 Sometimes, it's hard to tell what's right and wrong when it comes to conserving energy. Should
we ditch the dishwasher and wash our dishes by hand? Is it better to
turn your computer off when not in use or leave it on all day? These
can be tricky questions. We've compiled a list of our favorites. Here's a list clarifying what's true and false regarding energy conservation. Learn more here.
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Score College Textbooks On A Budget
 Don't judge a book by its cover. Instead, save the criticism for the
hefty sticker price traditional campus books stores charge for required
texts. On a budget? No problem. With college students
shelling out hundreds--sometimes thousands--of dollars on textbooks
each year, an alternative is used books stores and online shops like
half.com and amazon.com as a viable way for frugal-minded collegians to
save a few bucks. Read more
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Stop Junk Mail, Phone Calls And E-mail
 One man's junk is another man's treasure? Not quite. These days, it
seems as though the onslaught of junk mail never ends. We receive
unwanted phone calls daily, constantly receive spam and our home
mailbox is chock full of catalogs and advertisements that heads
straight to the slush pile. Here are a few ways to put an end to junk mail. Click here for the lowdown.
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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. If every American
household took part in the pledge, we would save more than $18 billion
in annual energy costs and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the
emissions of more than 18 million cars. Learn more here.
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