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Pre-Paid Debit  Card Users Face Large Fees
On the surface, prepaid debit cards seem like a viable alternative to
bank accounts and credit cards. Millions of Americans have turned to
prepaid debit cards as a cash-free alternative. The caveat? Be prepared for hidden fees. Many cards carry dozens of hidden fees. The additional costs can nickel
and dime consumers with larger-than-usual ATM withdrawal and customer
service fees as well as penalties for exceeding the prepaid balance. Read more here.
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Twitter Launches New Tweet Button
 Popular microblogging site Twitter launched its Tweet Button, a user
friendly tool to simplify the sharing of Web links using the platform
for Web publishers and online visitors. The news has the online
world all in a flutter because the new button allows end users to share
links on Twitter without leaving their sites. Learn more here.
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Tax-Free Weekends Hit Several States
 Ready to shop to 'til you drop? Several states are offering tax-free
weekends, with Massachusetts serving up a two-day summer sales tax
holiday in effect for Saturday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 15 in
Massachusetts. In the Commonwealth, the tax holiday will apply
to items costing $2,500 or less. Read more
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Back-To-School Shopping Savings Tips
 Our lesson of the day? Savings is never too cool for school. Back-to-school
shopping season is approaching fast and we've learned a thing or two on
how not to burn a hole in your wallet. Time to whip out that No. 2
pencil. We've compiled a few ways to save without sacrificing the fun
of the shopping season. Click here for the lowdown.
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Inside Consumer United :: Sean Chase
 Sean Chase joined Consumer United in January of this year. Originally
from the South Shore (Cohasset, MA), Chase attended college at the
University of Colorado where he studied journalism, economics and video
production. When he's not busy saving our members money, Chase
spends his free time on the ocean where he clocks in a lot of hours surfing,
fishing and boating. During the winter, Chase enjoys skiing and
hiking. Learn more here.
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