The heavy reality of car weight limits
The heavy reality of car weight limits As anyone who’s ever experienced the consequences of an overstuffed grocery bag can attest, it’s not always a good idea to cram more stuff in just because you...
View ArticleConsumers rely on car financing more than ever
Consumers rely on car financing more than ever A record 84.5 percent of shoppers who acquired a new car last quarter used financing, either a loan or a lease. That’s the highest level since Experian...
View ArticleMake credit bureaus fix credit report errors
Make credit bureaus fix credit report errors If you have one or more errors in your credit report but the credit bureau won’t take your dispute seriously, don’t give up. You can file a complaint with...
View ArticleSamsung shows 55-inch Ultra HD OLED TVs
Samsung shows 55-inch Ultra HD OLED TVs For money-is-no-object TV buyers torn between an OLED TV and an Ultra HD (UHD) set, Samsung is making your life a bit easier: Just get an Ultra HD OLED TV....
View ArticleSony starts a 4K Ultra HD video download service
Sony starts a 4K Ultra HD video download service Do you have a Sony Ultra HD TV and have you been jonesing for native 4K content? Proving it's nice to own a movie studio, Sony just started a new Ultra...
View ArticleHDMI 2.0: What you need to know
HDMI 2.0: What you need to know With Sony and Panasonic now touting new TVs with HDMI 2.0 connections, you may be wondering, "What the heck is HDMI 2.0, and why should I care about it?" Simply put,...
View ArticleSave on best drugs for fall allergies
Save on best drugs for fall allergies People think of spring as allergy season, but fall has its own set of allergens, including ragweed pollen. Most allergy sufferers seek relief by taking an...
View ArticleNissan Nismo smart watch puts car performance data on your wrist
Nissan Nismo smart watch puts car performance data on your wrist Smart watches have become the latest, bleeding-edge technology to tempt geek-gened early adopters. The crowd-financed Pebble brand made...
View ArticleHamilton Beach BrewStation adds flavor options
Hamilton Beach BrewStation adds flavor options With coffee houses on nearly every block and single-serve coffeemakers that offer more than 100 varieties of coffee, you’d think there could be nothing...
View ArticleHonda Odyssey's onboard vacuum cleans up
Honda Odyssey's onboard vacuum cleans up Paying about $45,000 for the top-level Honda Odyssey EX-L Touring Elite minivan buys you a 12-speaker sound system and other features you might expect, plus...
View Article5 features we'd like to see on the next iPhone
5 features we'd like to see on the next iPhone Rumors abound about what new iPhone—or iPhones—Apple will be announcing tomorrow afternoon (1 p.m.ET) at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. As...
View ArticleAverage gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are down in most areas this week. The national gasoline average is down about two cents from this time last week, yet down 26 cents from a year ago. Premium gas is $3.91,...
View ArticleShopSmart’s Secrets for Saving Even More at Discount Stores
ShopSmart’s Secrets for Saving Even More at Discount Stores How to score apparel, accessories, and more at the best prices; plus, bargain hot spots YONKERS, NY — Shoppers are bound to get a good deal...
View Article5 cars that make you say, 'What the heck were they thinking?'
5 cars that make you say, 'What the heck were they thinking?' While doing my best Tour de France cyclist interpretation this summer, I was heckled by the driver of a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. "Way...
View ArticleArtificial hips and knees need a lemon law, says Consumer Reports
Artificial hips and knees need a lemon law, says Consumer Reports Imagine if you had to take a new car back to the dealer to get a defective part fixed and you, not the manufacturer, had to pay for...
View ArticleLG, Samsung, and Sony throw TV buyers a curve
LG, Samsung, and Sony throw TV buyers a curve Is the future of TV curved? At the IFA European trade show last week, curved screens of all types were on display from manufacturers including LG...
View ArticlePanasonic to sell its first Ultra HDTV in October
Panasonic to sell its first Ultra HDTV in October Panasonic, which has so far sat on the sidelines while other major-label TV companies have offered Ultra HD TVs with higher screen resolutions, will...
View ArticleApple announces new iPhones
Apple announces new iPhones Today, as expected, Apple announced two new iPhones: the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. They have some noteworthy features, including a fingerprint reader and ultra-fast 64-bit...
View ArticleConsumers Union Calls On Medical Device Makers to Provide Warranties for Hip...
Consumers Union Calls On Medical Device Makers to Provide Warranties for Hip & Knee Implants Warranties Will Ultimately Improve Safety and Quality of Implants Consumers Union, the policy arm of...
View ArticleBehr gets hip with its new paint picks
Behr gets hip with its new paint picks How do you know when a subculture has gone mainstream? When it becomes the name of a new paint sold at Home Depot. Today’s example: Hipsterfication, a new paint...
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