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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed around the country. The national gasoline average is about three center below this time last week and about two cents down from a year ago. Premium gas is...
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Most Americans stress-free as holiday nears, Consumer Reports poll shows
Most Americans stress-free as holiday nears, Consumer Reports poll shows With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and Christmas coming fast, nearly one-third of Americans had yet to begin their...
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ShopSmart’s Best & Worst Products of the Year
ShopSmart’s Best & Worst Products of the Year The winners and losers from more than 3,300 products tested in 2013 YONKERS, NY — Not every product lives up to its claims, and others sometimes...
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Consumer Reports Poll: 31 Percent of Holiday Shoppers Have Yet To Buy A...
Consumer Reports Poll: 31 Percent of Holiday Shoppers Have Yet To Buy A Single Gift 67 percent said Holiday Greetings sent via Group Text Message are in Poor Taste; Three in Ten said...
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I'm eligible for Medicaid, but is it good insurance?
I'm eligible for Medicaid, but is it good insurance? A. My daughter, age 27, is a part-time student who will earn little or no income in 2014. She just applied for coverage through the state...
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Talking Tech Episode 1: Streaming media
Talking Tech Episode 1: Streaming media Welcome to the first episode of "Talking Tech," our new video podcast devoted to all things consumer electronics. This time, we're talking about streaming...
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Best new car deals
Best new car deals A great price isn't necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn't measure up, so we help you choose a good car at a good price with monthly list of best new car deals. The featured...
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Best & worst values
Best & worst values We think that real value is not necessarily how much you spend but what you get for your money. Vehicles that are reliable, perform well, and don't cost much to own represent...
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Just In: Fast and dirty 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Just In: Fast and dirty 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Expensive high-performance SUVs such as the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne have always vexed me: Why spend a boatload of money on a "sporty" SUV...
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Our experts discuss buying and testing car tires
Our experts discuss buying and testing car tires In the latest episode of the "Talking Cars with Consumer Reports" video podcast, host Tom Mutchler takes the show to our tire test building, where he...
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Healthy holiday cooking: Swap this for that
Healthy holiday cooking: Swap this for that Will you be serving up a helping of trans fat with your holiday feast? Could be. Several packaged foods that may pop up on your holiday table contain this...
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145,000 HP Chromebook 11 chargers recalled due to burn and fire hazard
145,000 HP Chromebook 11 chargers recalled due to burn and fire hazard The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today that Google and HP have recalled HP Chromebook 11 chargers, after nine...
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10 top-rated small appliances for $50 or less
10 top-rated small appliances for $50 or less One-third of holiday shoppers are concerned about going over their budget, according to the latest Consumer Reports holiday poll. The good news is that...
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Cell carriers' agreement to loosen locks on cell phones is just a baby step
Cell carriers' agreement to loosen locks on cell phones is just a baby step Major cell carriers last week reached a voluntary agreement with the FCC to be more forthcoming with their customers about...
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Finders beepers: Review of the Cobra Tag, StickNFind, and BiKN Smart Case
Finders beepers: Review of the Cobra Tag, StickNFind, and BiKN Smart Case If your Christmas gift list includes Ms. Where'd I Put ’Em or Mr. Misplaces Stuff—that is, someone who tends to lose keys, a...
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What happens to my premium subsidy if my income fluctuates?
What happens to my premium subsidy if my income fluctuates? Q. I’m a self-employed consultant, age 57, shopping for a health plan for me and my 60-year-old husband, who is semi-retired. Our yearly...
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Are e-cigarettes safe for the people around them?
Are e-cigarettes safe for the people around them? A central question in the growing debate over electronic cigarettes is whether the battery-powered nicotine devices are safe not just for the people...
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Consumer Reports Names Toyota Prius Best New-Car Value for Second Year in A Row
Consumer Reports Names Toyota Prius Best New-Car Value for Second Year in A Row Nissan Armada ranked lowest overall in CR’s annual Best- & Worst-Value Ranking YONKERS, NY— Consumer Reports finds...
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Top 5 tech gifts for teenagers
Top 5 tech gifts for teenagers Ninety-five percent of teenagers are online, says the Pew Research Center—so it's no wonder that the digital world is dominated by selfies, emojis, and txt-speak. Nor is...
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Best new-car values
Best new-car values Whether you’re paying $15,000 or $50,000 for a car, every buyer is looking for a good deal. But it’s hard to tell what you’re really getting for your money. Will the car hold up...
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