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Consumers Union Renews Call for Student Loan Reforms As Congress Takes Up...
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Creator of Buckyballs sues CPSC
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Cooking do’s and don’ts for your holiday feast
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First drive: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ES
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Best used-car deals on small SUVs
Best used-car deals on small SUVs During the holiday season, travel demands are high and money tends to be tight, adding appeal to replacing your dated clunker with a fresher used car. With all the...
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Baking equipment that hits the sweet spot—or not
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Arthritis pain cramping your style?
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Hospitals speak out on Consumer Reports' surgery Ratings
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Samsung and LG dishwashers are the least reliable
Samsung and LG dishwashers are the least reliable In Consumer Reports tests of televisions and refrigerators, LG and Samsung have some of the top models. But when it comes to the reliability of their...
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Where to find the best laptop deals on Black Friday
Where to find the best laptop deals on Black Friday Looking for a discounted laptop for the holidays? Plenty of Black Friday deals have already been announced. And you just might find a decent model...
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Car battery installation and maintenance
Car battery installation and maintenance Many auto parts stores and garages offer free installation with a battery purchase. Because car batteries are quite heavy and there are disposal considerations...
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Consumers Union Statement on White House Healthcare Cancellation “Fix”
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New FCC Speed Test app measures wireless data-service performance
New FCC Speed Test app measures wireless data-service performance Just how fast is your smart phone's wireless connection? You're not the only one who'd like to know. So do the feds. The brand-new FCC...
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Are you a fiduciary? Free guides can help.
Are you a fiduciary? Free guides can help. If you’re a fiduciary, managing the finances of an elderly parent, relative, or anyone else, there are many legal and ethical responsibilities you must take...
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5 ways to find free stuff online
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Obama says you can keep your old health plan a little longer. Should you?
Obama says you can keep your old health plan a little longer. Should you? Bowing to intense political pressure and, apparently, his own chagrin over the botched launch of HealthCare.gov, President...
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New rules will change how you install car seats and how Consumer Reports...
New rules will change how you install car seats and how Consumer Reports rates them New LATCH labels that go into effect in January 2014 will not only influence how you install your child seats, but...
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5 cool new accessories for your car
5 cool new accessories for your car In a city where excess is socially acceptable, if not the norm, the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) automotive aftermarket trade show fits...
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Sony PlayStation 4 review: The console gaming fans have been waiting for
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For stroke prevention, time spent walking matters most
For stroke prevention, time spent walking matters most When it comes to preventing stroke, it doesn't matter so much how fast or far you walk but simply how long you stay on your feet. British...
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