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The 6 biggest lies consumers tell a business

February 1, 2024July 31, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Buyers are liars. That’s not an accusation, just a fact. Remember that University of Massachusetts study that found 60 percent of adults can’t have a ten-minute conversation without lying at least once?

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Donald Trump is good for consumers. Donald Trump is making American consumers great again. Here's why we are saying this.

Donald Trump is making American consumers great again. Here’s how

February 1, 2024May 1, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Donald Trump is good for consumers. And not necessarily in the way you’d think. Undoubtedly without meaning to, the new president has created a class of consumers that will be more enlightened and harder than ever to rip off. If you’re reading this, you may be among them.

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A Donald Trump presidency and administration will either be great for American consumers -- or it'll be a disaster.

What does a Trump administration mean for American consumers?

February 2, 2024November 14, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

A Donald Trump presidency will either be great for American consumers — or it’ll be a disaster.

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Fear is a staple of the American consumers. But it shouldn't be. Customers live in a state of constant worry

American consumers shouldn’t be afraid of companies — companies should be afraid of them

February 6, 2024October 23, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Fear is a staple of the American consumer. But it shouldn’t be.

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With only a few days before the presidential election, how do the candidates feel about you, the American consumer?

Which presidential candidate will be better for consumers?

February 6, 2024October 15, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Here’s a safe topic for Saturday morning: With only a few days before the presidential election, how do the candidates feel about you, the American consumer?

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