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Consumer Reports’ Naughty & Nice list for 2013
Consumer Reports’ Naughty & Nice list for 2013 Policies, like products, sometimes fall short of expectations. And for the fourth year in a row, Consumer Reports is releasing its annual Naughty...
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Who’s Been Naughty, Who’s Been Nice; Consumer Reports Reveals Annual List of...
Who’s Been Naughty, Who’s Been Nice; Consumer Reports Reveals Annual List of Company Policies and Practices That Help or Hinder Shoppers Amazon, Kmart, and United Airlines among those that make CR’s...
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First drive: Ferocious 2014 Jaguar F-Type
First drive: Ferocious 2014 Jaguar F-Type When Jaguar launched its new high-end F-Type roadster last spring, the PR buzz promised that the company would restore its old glory by offering a real...
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Pre-Black Friday TV deals are already under way
Pre-Black Friday TV deals are already under way If shopping on Thanksgiving Day or even Black Friday holds little appeal, several retailers are running pre-Black Friday specials right up until the...
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5 tips for efficient holiday meal prep
5 tips for efficient holiday meal prep The kickoff of the holiday cooking season is nearly here, meaning you'll soon be spending a lot more time in the kitchen. Consumer Reports is working on a...
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Motorcycle thieves love Hondas
Motorcycle thieves love Hondas Motorcycle thefts in the United States edged down last year, with 46,061 bikes stolen in 2012, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). This represents a...
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Drugs to treat overactive bladder
Drugs to treat overactive bladder Drugs used to treat overactive bladder are only modestly effective. And, the side effects can be so bothersome that you stop taking them. If you suffer from mild...
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Best steps to take with your 401(k)
Best steps to take with your 401(k) Recent stock market highs can make any investor feel like a genius. The returns for 2013 have been terrific; since January 1, the S&P 500 Index has grown by...
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Cabinet-depth and counter-depth fridges give the built-in look for less
Cabinet-depth and counter-depth fridges give the built-in look for less It's a great time to shop for a cabinet-depth refrigerator—or counter-depth, as they're often called. Consumer Reports’ latest...
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Get a great deal at jewelry stores
Get a great deal at jewelry stores Few purchases are as emotional as fine jewelry. But being lead by your heart and not your head can get you into trouble when shopping. Unless you’re a gemologist,...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices As we head into the busy Thanksgiving travel season, gas prices are mixed around the country this week with decreases on the west and increases in other areas. The national gasoline...
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Snow blowers that make easy work out of snow removal
Snow blowers that make easy work out of snow removal With a major snowstorm sweeping through much of the country, you might thinking about a new snow blower. Our current Ratings have a couple of dozen...
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Has Black Friday lost its luster?
Has Black Friday lost its luster? Despite the barrage of ads touting one super sale after another, most Americans won’t be hitting the malls on Black Friday this year. In fact, 56 percent of adults...
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Consumer Reports Poll: Fifty-Six Percent of Americans Plan To Skip Black...
Consumer Reports Poll: Fifty-Six Percent of Americans Plan To Skip Black Friday Shopping This Year Seven in ten say ‘Too Many Crowds” is Biggest Reason They Won’t Shop; CR’s Expert Black Friday...
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Health insurance costs going up?
Health insurance costs going up? I get a lot of letters from people angry because, they think, the new health care law is leading to higher premiums for them. But when I dig into their stories, it...
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FCC rethinks rules about in-flight cell phone use
FCC rethinks rules about in-flight cell phone use Last Thursday, the FCC announced that it would consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking comment on potential changes to the rules regarding...
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Talking Cars Episode 18: Sports cars
Talking Cars Episode 18: Sports cars As the short, cold days of winters take hold at our Connecticut test track, this episode of Talking Cars with Consumer Reports focuses on a happy and fun topic:...
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Dyson Hard DC 56 and Swiffer Sweeper Vac review
Dyson Hard DC 56 and Swiffer Sweeper Vac review Hybrid sweeper vacs are meant for people who want something more out of the traditional Swifferlike cleaning tool. Consumer Reports’ tests show the...
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Why you should be wary of the Oxytrol patch
Why you should be wary of the Oxytrol patch A new product that recently hit shelves proposes to offer millions of women an easy solution to an embarrassing problem. The Oxytrol for Women (oxybutynin)...
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Nokia Lumia 1520 is hard to miss and hard to hold
Nokia Lumia 1520 is hard to miss and hard to hold The sleek Nokia Lumia 1520 smart phone features a gorgeous 6-inch display with a tiny bezel, a great 20-megapixel camera with cool features, and a...
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