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Category: Consumer Reports
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Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ
The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
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Rhoda Karpatkin, Who Led Consumer Reports for Decades, Dies at 93
The first woman to be named executive director of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, she expanded its readership and its influence in Washington.
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Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges. Don’t fall for them.
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Easy to Use, Mobile Payment Apps Are Also Easy to Misuse
The New York Times – Business:While they have taken steps to help prevent mishaps, a new report finds they offer few protections if, for instance, users accidentally send money to the wrong person.
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The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
The New York Times – Business:Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.