21.   In his article, Poore argued that fee-only financial planners could provide a valuable service by helping consumers through the process.

22.   In the end, investors bid share prices higher on hopes that lower interest rates will help fuel consumer spending.

23.   In the case of oil, there is also evidence that bigness helps consumers.

24.   It opened an Internet site last month to help relocating consumers.

25.   It also will design a navigator to help guide consumers to their programming and services.

26.   Jay Nixon, Missouri attorney general, said the agreement would help consumers.

27.   Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing, helping consumers more easily finance big purchases like houses and automobiles and businesses make investments in plant and equipment.

28.   Lower bond yields would also help consumers by lowering their borrowing costs.

29.   Microsoft insists that its integration of the browser into the operating system is a positive development that helps consumers because it adds to the ease of using a computer.

30.   On Wednesday, both Democrats and Republicans were expressing interest in a payroll tax holiday to help consumers.