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Health Clubs Spice Up Workouts to Keep Members

Get off that boring old treadmill and belt out a cheesy Elvis song on the exercise bike, instead. Strut around in 3-inch heels or work up a sweat on the pogo stick. As gyms compete with dance studios and adult sports leagues to hold on to members with ever-shorter attention …

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Pain at the Pump Easing, So Why Am I Still Paying Surcharges?

While prices at the pump have been on a steady downturn since mid-August, experts say it may be a while before their evil counterparts — surcharges and fees placed on consumer goods — disappear. As consumers felt the pinch of skyrocketing gas prices last summer, many also felt the squeeze …

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Know the Return Policies Before You Buy

NEW YORK – To the long and lengthening list of scams and petty shakedowns, add a new one: Return fraud — when criminals take advantage of companies’ return policies to get cash for stolen goods or return used items. The National Retail Federation says merchants can expect to lose $3.5 …

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