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Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…

Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’

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Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’

TINA.org takes a closer look at company’s claims of ‘guaranteed income.’

H&R Block

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H&R Block

FTC alleges company pressures consumers into overpaying for its tax filing software.

Room Rates at Omni Hotels

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Room Rates at Omni Hotels

Allegations: Engaging in drip pricing

Planet Fitness’ ‘No Commitment’ Claims

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Planet Fitness’ ‘No Commitment’ Claims

This one may leave you sore.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Southwest Airlines’ Wanna Get Away Fares

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Southwest Airlines’ Wanna Get Away Fares

Depending on the airport, advertised fares may be out of reach.

Spirit Airlines

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Spirit Airlines

Allegations: Deceptively hiding that it charges a “Passenger Usage Fee”

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

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What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Odds are you being good at trivia is not enough if you want to pay off your student loan debt with this app.

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

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Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices? According to the front…

Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

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Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore. This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

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H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against H&R Block for allegedly misleadingly advertising its “Free Online” product to make taxpayers think that using the product would allow them…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees