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Consumer U: tips for college students

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Consumer tips for the college-bound Millions of young people are arriving on the nation’s college campuses this week. Many of them will be embarking on a life without parents for the first time. Unfortunately, many of these young people will be entering the marketplace on their own, with precious little understanding of how to navigate it successfully. Worse, many students may fall prey to scams targeting college students.

Burned by increasing taxes on car rentals?

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Car rental taxes squeezing consumers NCL's Sally Greenberg testified before a House subcommittee recently about the nickel-and-diming consumers are feeling in the car rental industry, calling for passage of legislation that would end discriminatory state taxes for car renters.

Planning a vacation? Avoid travel scams

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Feeling like a vacation? Don't get caught in a travel scam As temperatures are heating up, consumers’ thoughts are increasingly turning to making vacation plans. Unfortunately, scammers will be on the lookout as well … for unwary victims.

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