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Does the Bounty DuraTowel live up to its claims?
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Roth 401(k) to a Roth IRA: Beware the complexities
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Apple iPhone 5S is evolutionary, not revolutionary
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Best new car deals
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Forget the TV gadgets when you have a clothing emergency
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Toro redesigns its top electric leaf blowers
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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid to start under $30,000
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Consumer Reports joins lawsuit against Transportation Dept. over delayed car...
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Smart-phone health apps pose security risks
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Stay uninsured on purpose? That's a bad idea
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