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Unit prices can help you save on groceries
Unit prices can help you save on groceries When packaged food and household products are sold in more than one size, the largest often is the best deal, with a lower cost per ounce, pound, or other...
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GE wall oven is a champ even without the Wi-Fi
GE wall oven is a champ even without the Wi-Fi More Wi-Fi enabled appliances are turning up in Consumer Reports’ labs. The sales pitch often goes something like this: We know your life is hectic and...
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What does ‘gluten free’ really mean?
What does ‘gluten free’ really mean? Grocery store shelves are filled with products that claim to be “gluten free.” And new rules from the Food and Drug Administration help to clarify what that term...
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A chain-saw alternative for the squeamish
A chain-saw alternative for the squeamish You don’t have to watch horror movies to be afraid of chain saws; they cause roughly 30,000 accidents a year. Electric loppers, which mount the cutting...
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We witness the IIHS crash a perfectly good Honda Odyssey minivan
We witness the IIHS crash a perfectly good Honda Odyssey minivan At the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), destroying cars is part of the daily routine. We visited their impressive...
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Fuel economy vs. performance
Fuel economy vs. performance You don't always have to give up engine performance in return for good fuel economy. To prove this, Consumer Reports compiled this list of vehicles that provided the best...
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Smart real-estate moves that you can make now
Smart real-estate moves that you can make now Until recently, home buyers occupied the sweet spot in the housing market. They were able to choose from a glut of available homes that were severely...
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The best time to buy things, month by month
The best time to buy things, month by month Every day you probably get e-mail, texts, tweets, and circulars announcing great sales. The days of watching the calendar and buying products at the time of...
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6 frivolous smart phone features
6 frivolous smart phone features Smart phones have lots of features that make our mobile lives easier. I love being able to jump directly from a locked screen to the camera or a text message, for...
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New rule gives consumers better access to car and motorcycle recall information
New rule gives consumers better access to car and motorcycle recall information In an effort to give consumers easier access to car recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
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Adventure-seeking 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV
Adventure-seeking 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV Mercedes-Benz has offered the first official glimpse at the coming 2015 GLA-Class SUV, a car-based SUV that will broaden the prestige brand’s...
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Best new car deals
Best new car deals A great price isn't necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn't measure up. This month's featured vehicle has an attractive customer rebate that can save you extra money, and it...
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How to save money on gas
How to save money on gas The best way to burn less fuel is to buy a car that gets better gas mileage. But our tests with a Honda Accord, Toyota RAV4, and other vehicles show there are ways to save at...
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Statement by Consumers Union: Florida newspaper reports infant death after...
Statement by Consumers Union: Florida newspaper reports infant death after ingestion of detergent pod WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Orlando Sentinel today reported that a 7-month-old boy died after eating a...
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Watch out for health reform insurance scams
Watch out for health reform insurance scams You can't start buying individual health insurance through your state's health insurance marketplace (or "exchange") until Oct. 1, 2013. That's the date set...
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The best LEDs from Consumer Reports' tests
The best LEDs from Consumer Reports' tests When the federal government announced in late 2007 that most screw-in incandescent bulbs would be phased out by 2014 because they use too much energy, it...
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Talking Cars Episode 10: Track time with Fiat 500 Abarth and Ford Focus ST
Talking Cars Episode 10: Track time with Fiat 500 Abarth and Ford Focus ST Episode 10 of Talking Cars with Consumer Reports targets a subject that’s near and dear to our hearts: driving hot hatchbacks...
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Samsung Sodastream refrigerator sparkles in tests
Samsung Sodastream refrigerator sparkles in tests Four-door refrigerators, which typically feature a middle drawer that serves as an additional fridge or freezer compartment, are a versatile option...
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More homes stream video with Roku than with Apple TV
More homes stream video with Roku than with Apple TV Do you use a streaming media player to send TV shows and movies from an online service to your TV? If so, it's more likely that you're using a Roku...
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Ford lowers C-Max Hybrid fuel economy rating, makes more updates for 2014
Ford lowers C-Max Hybrid fuel economy rating, makes more updates for 2014 In a tacit admission that some of its hybrid models are falling far short of their advertised, official fuel economy ratings,...
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