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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

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Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

Does free speech protect deceptive advertising?

Flexiblity is not Free

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Flexiblity is not Free

The math doesn’t add up in your favor at FlexShopper.com’s rental site.

Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

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Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

How tax preparation services may actually make your life harder.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

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The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

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Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders.

Great Quote!

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Great Quote!

“Advertising today is a truth-free zone,” says Jonathan Baskin.

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

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TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

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Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has…

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

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Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

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The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

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Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

I Propose a National Ordinary Day

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I Propose a National Ordinary Day

Maybe we should re-think all of those national fill-in-the-blank days.. maybe not.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

Flexiblity is not Free

Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

May the Force of Google Be With You?

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

Great Quote!

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

I Propose a National Ordinary Day

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps