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Title of discussion thread	Replies	Author	Start time	Last reply	Recs	Views
Switching from a manual stick shift to automatic transmission.	9	no_hypocrisy	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	3	1845
I'm likely going to buy another used Accord but I can't find the VIN online.	8	no_hypocrisy	Feb 2023	Feb 2023	0	2790
What to Know About TurboTax Before You File Your Taxes This Year	0	littlemissmartypants	Jan 2023	Jan 2023	2	735
Wouldn't it be great if we could End Dependency on Corporation Food?	10	Heather MC	Oct 2022	Oct 2022	3	4973
T-Mobile ad: "Have an iPhone 14 on us." Click the ad -- $49 per month.	1	3Hotdogs	Oct 2022	Oct 2022	1	2450
Thieves attempted to place charges on our credit card this weekend.	9	Baked Potato	May 2022	May 2022	13	2099
Could anyone explain what all these Medicare Hotline etc. ads talking about	8	kacekwl	Oct 2021	Apr 2022	1	5199
Two inflation-fighting strategies (personal story)	1	NJCher	Mar 2022	Mar 2022	13	3186
What does Uber cost?	4	bucolic_frolic	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	0	1291
Insurers are supposed to pay for COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15.	0	BigmanPigman	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	3	2303
A money-saving tip if you shop Target online and have items shipped.	7	Croney	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	32	4107
This message was self-deleted by its author	7	Tetrachloride	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	0	2137
Background check reports and public records on property taxes / benefits question	2	Tetrachloride	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	0	2672
Hope to purchase a small, subcompact SUV soon, suggestions?	20	appalachiablue	Sep 2021	Oct 2021	0	2014
Any recommendations for a good durable reliable cell phone?	18	dixiegrrrrl	Mar 2021	Jun 2021	4	14033
How boiler room spammers ripped off my mother.	1	Koch Ebola	Jun 2021	Jun 2021	0	2893
It's been recently brought to my attention RE: Paper Towels	17	OAITW r.2.0	Mar 2021	Mar 2021	7	6738
What do you think is the most difficult purchase (of everyday stuff) & why?	12	Stuart G	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	3	8336
I need a new front loader washer, which brand is best? Anyone have a lemon to avoid?	25	58Sunliner	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	0	12921
This message was self-deleted by its author	0	sl8	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	0	2999
Various Cut, Sliced Fruits Sold By Walmart Recalled For Listeria Concerns	1	sl8	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	1	5438
What'd ya do- public adjuster Performing poorly?	4	3Hotdogs	Sep 2020	Sep 2020	1	1800
Phishing Report	3	no_hypocrisy	Sep 2020	Sep 2020	2	2809
AT&T cellphone plan	9	no_hypocrisy	Sep 2020	Sep 2020	2	3845
50 Things You Always Believed That Aren't True	6	mfcorey1	Jun 2020	Jun 2020	2	6311
A wonderful site that shows repair parts for almost anything in almost every brand..	4	fadedrose	Mar 2012	Jun 2020	4	7794
Would you buy a reburbished computer with a 3 year repair policy?	16	3Hotdogs	Jun 2020	Jun 2020	2	4057
15 Things in Your Home That Are About to Become Obsolete	14	mfcorey1	May 2020	May 2020	0	3801
I Hired a Team of Secret Shoppers to Find Out How Businesses Were Opening in Dallas. It's Not Good.	4	littlemissmartypants	May 2020	May 2020	19	4325
Moving company rip off	6	Koch Ebola	Mar 2020	Apr 2020	1	4643
Has anyone used PODS for a move? Did you read their contract?	10	sinkingfeeling	Mar 2020	Mar 2020	3	4338
My 2012 Verizon 4G cell phone died. What is a good cell phone to get?	2	BigmanPigman	Feb 2020	Feb 2020	0	4508
Why are there so many robo calls and scam calls..One reason only...They work on some people.	1	Stuart G	Jan 2020	Jan 2020	0	3361
I received the most amazing "Gift Package" from..."Boys Town"	5	Stuart G	Dec 2019	Dec 2019	3	2707
We bought new furniture in August...	12	Freedomofspeech	Dec 2019	Dec 2019	0	2586
A very simple idea about "scam calls". Why do we get so many of them?	12	Stuart G	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	3	3879
Carding site operator sentenced to 90 months in prison	1	Backseat Driver	Aug 2019	Nov 2019	1	1949
Great Article on Scams, phishing, other cons (also how to prevent from being taken by these scams.)	3	Stuart G	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	10	2407
Orlando Bank lost her jewels, but later they turned up at auction...	4	Stuart G	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	3	2766
Credit scores and "credit usage"	7	Beartracks	Oct 2019	Oct 2019	0	2041
How much to tip when the service is bad	10	mfcorey1	Aug 2019	Sep 2019	0	2657
An Orlando bank lost her jewels. She sued and lost. And then they turned up -- at an auction	3	mfcorey1	Aug 2019	Aug 2019	9	2846
Never, ever use a debit card,' warns fraud expert and ex-con artist -- here's what to do instead	4	mfcorey1	Aug 2019	Aug 2019	7	3437
U.S. senators ask Amazon CEO if 'Amazon's Choice' deceives consumers	4	Eugene	Aug 2019	Aug 2019	2	1804
Cash, keys and 34 more things that will soon be obsolete	1	mfcorey1	Jul 2019	Jul 2019	5	2674
Legitimate Fraud Advisory from Social Security Administration 5/17/19	5	Stuart G	May 2019	Jun 2019	3	2653
Got a Scam Call today ....from this number 619-245-4623..A San Diego number	12	Stuart G	May 2019	May 2019	3	3537
Sink or tub, water still going down, but much too slow. Flow has gotten slower and slower.	8	Stuart G	May 2019	May 2019	0	3130
Be aware that Verizon stores "only sell phones."	15	JayhawkSD	Mar 2019	Mar 2019	4	3246
I need to buy an air conditioner or two.	8	no_hypocrisy	Aug 2018	Mar 2019	0	3578
I have been asked by fellow DUers to post this here.	2	allgood33	Jan 2019	Feb 2019	13	3044
Paying back a bad loan	5	no_hypocrisy	Feb 2019	Feb 2019	1	2383
Very cheap, and Very Ugly way to improve insulation from a wall facing the cold wind.	8	Stuart G	Nov 2018	Nov 2018	4	3596
If you're in civil litigation, can an attorney get access to your credit history?	8	no_hypocrisy	Oct 2018	Nov 2018	0	2179
About Robocalls...FTC Consumer Info..	2	Stuart G	Nov 2018	Nov 2018	0	2065
Why would a big bank like Wells Fargo	10	no_hypocrisy	Oct 2018	Oct 2018	2	4082
Cargill recalls 66 tons of ground beef after deadly E coli O26 outbreak	4	dixiegrrrrl	Sep 2018	Sep 2018	2	2158
Today I got a letter from a company that claims to extend auto service contracts..It is .".A SCAM "	8	Stuart G	Aug 2018	Aug 2018	2	5284
If you have a College Illinois! Saving Plan, read this...	0	Joe Nation	Aug 2018	Aug 2018	5	2257
Did you ever hear of "slackfill" Neither did I. Hit this link, it explains it..yes it is safe	0	Stuart G	Jul 2018	Jul 2018	2	2617
IRS Late Refund and can't contact them	4	bucolic_frolic	Jul 2018	Jul 2018	0	2355
Student Loan Scams..and Where to Get Help	2	Stuart G	Apr 2018	Jul 2018	1	2851
IHOP Review	1	no_hypocrisy	Jun 2018	Jul 2018	3	2040
Unbiased Financial Information, and a source for general financial education topics..	0	Stuart G	Jul 2018	Jul 2018	1	2595
I need a new washing machine.	21	Ilsa	Jun 2018	Jun 2018	0	5676
Pummeled with Shopping Pressure	2	bucolic_frolic	Jun 2018	Jun 2018	1	2353
I got the same call that I got 30 or 40 times..	4	Stuart G	May 2018	May 2018	0	3105
Robocaller Hit With Record 120 Million Fine - CBS News:	2	Stuart G	May 2018	May 2018	13	2203
About some ads that come back for again..and again...and again...	3	Stuart G	Apr 2018	Apr 2018	4	2213
Norwegian Cruise Line Destroys Passengers Vacation, refuses to refund fares	5	Stuart G	Apr 2018	Apr 2018	10	3661
Quick question about credit card reward points	11	Beartracks	Mar 2018	Mar 2018	0	4417
To Verizon/FIOS Customers	3	no_hypocrisy	Mar 2018	Mar 2018	1	2057
If you're trying to cancel Experian credit reporting monthly fees and are getting the two hour wait	0	mahina	Mar 2018	Mar 2018	2	2331
Boycott companies that support the NRA	8	BigmanPigman	Feb 2018	Feb 2018	22	6886
Does anyone have a good source for finding out if certain stocks (or bonds or whatever)	5	Dark n Stormy Knight	Jan 2018	Jan 2018	0	3292
Equifax data breach.	7	Jim__	Nov 2017	Nov 2017	0	2614
In the last 3 years Ive fired 4 people	8	safeinOhio	Nov 2017	Nov 2017	2	3784
Virginia Officials Warning About Buying Hurricane-Damaged Vehicles	1	mahatmakanejeeves	Oct 2017	Oct 2017	1	2107
An - Update Company that claims to " revolutionizing an industry".proof that's a lie...	0	Stuart G	Sep 2017	Sep 2017	0	3273