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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shop Locally in Hamilton and Wenham on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Hamilton and Wenham. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Here is a sampling of some of the stores in the two towns …

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

American Express to Refund $85 Million Because of 'Illegal Card Practices'

American Express will refund about $85 million to approximately 250,000 customers.

If you have taken part in American Express’ “Blue Sky” credit card program, you may have some money coming your way. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced an “enforcement action” on Monday against three American Express subsidiaries that will refund about $85 million to approximately 250,000 customers after “illegal card practices,” said Protection Bureau. The Protection Bureau alleges that an investigation found that “every stage of the consumer experience, from marketing to enrollment to payment to debt collection, American Express violated consumer protection laws.” “Several American Express companies violated consumer protection laws and those laws were violated at all stages of the game – from the moment a consumer …

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