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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

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Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.

Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

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Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

Is this green super food supplement slack-filled or packed down?

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

Caulk-y Made in USA Claims

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Caulk-y Made in USA Claims

Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?

TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

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TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

It’s time funeral homes join the internet age.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

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.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Funeral homes must keep up with the times.

It Won’t Look Like This When You Land

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It Won’t Look Like This When You Land

Spoiler: There’s no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut.

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

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Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

Big Mickey is Watching You

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Big Mickey is Watching You

MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.

Week in Review

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Week in Review

Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…

Baseball everywhere, unless you live in Iowa