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Pyramid Schemes; A Scam To Watch Out For

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money-pyramid.jpgGet this scenario: you, a college student who has discovered the luxury of 10 Ramen Noodle cups for only a buck, are approached by a young man dressed-for-success at the local JCrew.

He begins by asking you questions like where you go to school, what you’re studying and what do you want to do with your life. He then tells you a little bit about himself—he says he’s an entrepreneur who’s been quite successful and would like you to come in for a meeting to see if you could become ‘one of them.’

 

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Saving on Health Care Costs

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healthcare_savings.jpgNovember 2008

According to two recent national surveys, health care coverage costs will continue to increase in 2009. Are you one of the many consumers who are concerned about rising health care costs? This month's report looks at various ways to help you save on health care.

Health Care Savings Programs

There are various programs established by Congress that can help you save money on health care costs. The following types of plans utilize either pre-tax or tax-free dollars to pay for health care.



 


 
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November 2008

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Shop wisely and now may be a good time to buy a car. Consumer Reports releases Annual Car Reliability Survey. Also see Remar's Report for August for tips on shopping wisely.

   
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Online Scams Target You

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trap.jpgOnline scammers like people our age for two reasons: They know we love the Web, and they know we trust people.

The result? More young people are being ripped off online right now than ever. Watch out for these scams:

FireFox Enhancement! FireFox is a great open-source browser recommended by a lot of consumer types—free and fast. They’ve just released a wicked new version, too—for free. But scammers in Russia and China are trying to sell the new version, and as a bonus, when you pay for what should be free, the scammers download a virus on your computer. Thanks for nothing! So, what do you do? Download FireFox from only one site: www.mozilla.com.

 

 
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Finding the Best Deals Shopping Online

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online_shopping_cart.jpgOctober 2008

Busy schedules, rising prices, and costly gas have many consumers turning to the Internet to do their shopping. While shopping online can be convenient, it can also be costly if you aren’t careful. This month's report provides some tips to help you make sure you are getting the best deals while shopping safely online.

 

 

 

 

   

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