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Living the E-Life

We've all seen the ads marketing the convenience of online banking. Which made us wonder: Is using the Internet for paying bills and buying groceries as hassle free as the commercials suggest? Marketplace's John Dimsdale went e-tailing and reports on whether online saves time.

Buying groceries can be complicated, in person or online. (Christian Bradford via Flickr)

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