Newsy and Consumer Reports sort out what you need to know to protect your bottom line. In this segment, editor Margot Gilman explains why some retail sales may be misleading. Catch a new segment of "The Bottom Line" weekly on "The Day Ahead." Click here to check your local listings.
The Bottom Line: Should You Trust The 'Sale' Sign?
Consumer Reports editor Margot Gilman explains how some retailers are manipulating consumers with 'sale' signs.
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Posted: 1:55 p.m. EST Nov 27, 2018
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