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So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]
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Ring. Ring. Ka-ching! Lying About Your Telephone Tax
I haven't had a landline in years. I'm dead serious. Years. So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]
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How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.
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That quote from Howard Beale (character in Network, 1976 movie) sums me up right about now. And it's probably just the straw that broke the camel's back, because it's n
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Advanced Grocery Deals: Catalinas
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Are You Getting All the Credit Card Rewards You've Earned?
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