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Dear Fixer: Prior to moving in to my apartment, I called Peoples Gas to get connected, and was told they would send someone out on Sept. 2.
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Dear Fixer: Last February, my wife and I bought a 50-inch Samsung HDTV from Grants Appliances. They had a promotion for $500 in free gas or groceries with a qualified purchase over $399.
Dear Fixer: In mid-December 2008, I signed up online for a 12-month membership with AAA.
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If you couldn't screw up the courage to brave the crowds of last week's Black Friday sales, no need to worry. Today is Cyber Monday, which means "screenbusters" will replace "doorbusters." If you're planning to shop online today, here are a few tips to help you navigate the world of cyber sales.
Dear Fixer: We got married Sept. 26. It was a grand Chicago affair with all the venues in downtown Chicago.
Dear Fixer: I am at my wits' end with Sirius satellite radio and I need some assistance.
Dear Fixer: I'm sure you've heard from hundreds of others who are being abused by their credit card companies. I have had a Citibank card since 1985. I've never been late with a payment to any of my credit cards. Recently, I got a letter saying they are raising my rate to what will be 29.99 percent unless I close it.
Dear Fixer: I placed an order for a Donny Osmond T-shirt and photo book at Donny.com on Oct. 10, but I never got the merchandise.
Multiple credit card accounts create one big headache - and an unwanted bill.
Dear Fixer: My family is having a problem with our ComEd bills. The problem started more than two years ago, when we started to receive large electric bills, almost double those of everyone around us.
Dear Fixer: I ordered several items from Taylor Gifts but never received the merchandise or a refund.
