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Things You Might Not Know About Your Local Thrift Store

Posted May 28, 2009 - 19:09 by Tisha Tolar

Frugal Living

The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for navigating the thrift stores and consignment shops in your area.

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What will be pulled off the shelves? The impact of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Posted January 9, 2009 - 02:23 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

Recently the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is making headlines because it required that all products (including clothes) made for children 12 and under be tested for lead and a unpronouceable toxic plastic additive called phthalates. Additionally, retailers must check that their products were not part of a recall. What does this mean for your everyday life?

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