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‘Sale’ Prices Are Usually Fake Discounts
Our researchers tracked prices at 25 major retailers for six months; most of their advertised markdowns were bogus.
Grocery Stores & Delivery Services
Use our latest ratings to find out where to spend your bread.
Avoid a Vacation Rental Nightmare
The industry is plagued by problems, including fake listings and stolen deposits; many victims get little help from Booking.com or Vrbo.
Don’t Hire Duct Cleaners
Ignore deceptive ads and claims; you likely don’t need their services.
Watch Out for Shady Home Improvement Financing Schemes
Plans offered by contractors are often horrible deals.
Tree Care Services
How to find a good tree care outfit—and how to know if your leafy friends need work in the first place.
Understanding Urgent Care
These convenient clinics are thriving, but watch out for a big bill.
What Does It Really Take to ‘Shop Local’?
Our director of content tried to shop local for 30 days. It didn’t go as planned.
