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2015 Ford Mustang stampedes onto the world stage
2015 Ford Mustang stampedes onto the world stage In a coordinated global unveiling, Ford has introduced its next-generation Mustang to the world. Carrying on a five-decade tradition, the new Mustang...
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It's not too late to save big on your Medicare drug plan
It's not too late to save big on your Medicare drug plan Q. Last year, to great fanfare, AARP and UnitedHealthcare announced a Part D drug plan for $15 a month, which my wife switched to because it...
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Plum Wild! Radiant Orchid is the Color of the Year.
Plum Wild! Radiant Orchid is the Color of the Year. Looking for a hot new hue to liven up the living room or add a splash of color in the bedroom? Pantone, which creates palettes for the home,...
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Mitsubishi iMiev is now the cheapest electric car
Mitsubishi iMiev is now the cheapest electric car The biggest improvement electric cars need is in the price. And the latest electric-car maker to make that improvement is Mitsubishi, which just...
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More useful HealthCare.gov tips, with screen shots
More useful HealthCare.gov tips, with screen shots After the long-overdue addition of a window shopping feature, HealthCare.gov has continued to make improvements so fast it’s hard to keep up. One is...
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Plan now to avoid new, higher taxes
Plan now to avoid new, higher taxes For some taxpayers, the chickens come home to roost for tax year 2013. Two laws—the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the Patient Protection and Affordable...
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Financial resolutions worth keeping
Financial resolutions worth keeping New Year’s resolutions typically involve losing weight, but here’s another idea: Why not plan to get your finances into shape, too? Almost half of those who set...
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Best holiday travel credit cards
Best holiday travel credit cards The promise of free air travel seems too good to pass up. Just sign up for a credit card, the offers say, and you’ll get enough points for a round-trip domestic...
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First drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock
First drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock Even after driving one for 10 days, it’s hard to define the Cadillac ELR. The rich brother of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, the ELR applies...
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Common-sense tips for safer snow blowing
Common-sense tips for safer snow blowing Finger injuries, including amputations, accounted for about half of the more than 3,300 estimated emergency-room visits related to snow blowers reported for...
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With all the forward-reaching technology in the Mercedes S-Class, one is...
With all the forward-reaching technology in the Mercedes S-Class, one is stuck in reverse The technological wizardry in our 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 and S550 sedans are nothing short of amazing, with...
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Best hostess gifts to bring to holiday parties
Best hostess gifts to bring to holiday parties Over the next few weeks, you'll probably head to your share of holiday parties and meals. You're probably asking the same eternal question that puzzles...
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Top-rated holiday gifts for your favorite foodie
Top-rated holiday gifts for your favorite foodie For the person who appreciates good food and drink, a box of drugstore chocolates or a bottle of 7-Eleven wine aren’t on the wish list. But here’s what...
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Beware of bogus storefront holiday fundraisers
Beware of bogus storefront holiday fundraisers While you’re out shopping for the holidays, you’re likely to run into storefront solicitors raising money for charity. And at this time of year, there’s...
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What's the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket limit?
What's the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket limit? The other day I was talking with a young self-employed makeup artist who was shopping for insurance on DC Health Link, the...
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Should I be concerned about privacy with Google's Chromecast?
Should I be concerned about privacy with Google's Chromecast? Q. You list Google Chromecast as one of the “Best of the Year.” Are you concerned about privacy with a product that requires users to log...
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Wee-little Honda Grom motorcycle delivers full-sized fun on a budget
Wee-little Honda Grom motorcycle delivers full-sized fun on a budget As motorcycle companies target next-generation riders, Honda has taken a creative tack in launching its 125cc Grom. This small...
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Just In: 2014 Jeep Cherokees rock crawl into our test fleet
Just In: 2014 Jeep Cherokees rock crawl into our test fleet After an eight-month delay, the ballyhooed Jeep Cherokee has finally gone on sale, and we rushed right out and bought two of them: a basic...
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Soundbar speakers: High cost doesn't always get you high quality
Soundbar speakers: High cost doesn't always get you high quality When you pay more for a premium-priced sound bar speaker system, you expect to get better sound. But based on our latest soundbar...
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Best camcorders at any price
Best camcorders at any price Are you the family documentarian? There are lots of capable full-size HD camcorders to be found this holiday season. Or perhaps you're into extreme sports and like to...
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