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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Register Prices Higher Than the Shelf: What Shoppers in Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey and Tennessee Should Know

On October 26, 2026, the FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General in federal court in Tennessee, alleging the chain routinely charges more at the register than the prices on its shelves, tags and ads. Here’s what the complaint says, which states joined, and how to protect yourself at checkout.

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California’s CARS Act Takes Effect October 1: A 3-Day Right to Return Used Cars, Honest Total Prices and Limits on Junk Add-Ons

Starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, California car dealers must advertise a vehicle’s total price, tell you in writing that add-ons are optional, stop charging for add-ons that give you no benefit, and give used-car buyers a 3-day right to cancel. Here’s what the new law says and how to use it.

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