In January I was finally accepted into the National Consumer Panel. I was so excited to get accepted into this program, as I saw it as a way to earn points and get some thing I may need – for free.  I soon learned that the word free in this case is a relative term. This is how it works.  If you’re accepted into this program, NCP sends a scanner and you’re supposed to record all purchases made.  When they say all, they mean ALL.  Groceries, clothing, household goods, etc bought at stores AND online.  They also expect that the entire … Keep on reading —->