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Tell these 10 states: Don't let Medicaid take my house after I die
Tell these 10 states: Don't let Medicaid take my house after I die Thanks to the new health care law, millions more people now qualify for free health care under an expansion of the Medicaid program....
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Should you pay off your mortgage?
Should you pay off your mortgage? More than almost anything else, a mortgage seems to put the “personal” in personal finance. There’s plenty of emotion and psychology surrounding the loan that secures...
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5 products on deep discount in March
5 products on deep discount in March You might think that because you faithfully compare prices online before buying, download coupons to your phone, and watch for deep discounts on yesterday's...
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Only one month left to get health insurance for 2014
Only one month left to get health insurance for 2014 Today starts the one-month countdown to the end of the first-ever annual Open Enrollment period under the new health care law. If you don’t have...
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Will Windows 9 be the New Windows 7?
Will Windows 9 be the New Windows 7? It hasn't been long since Microsoft upgraded Windows 8 with Windows 8.1. But that doesn't mean it's too soon to start speculating about Windows 9. And Windows...
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Must-have car features, and those you can skip
Must-have car features, and those you can skip We see lots of new features while testing about 80 new vehicles each year. Here are some that are worth getting and some that we definitely wouldn’t pay...
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Wild salmon vs. farmed salmon: Which to buy?
Wild salmon vs. farmed salmon: Which to buy? Q. I’ve read that farm-raised salmon isn’t as good for you as wild-caught salmon. True? A. In general, yes. Both contain high levels of omega-3s, the fatty...
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Sedan vs SUV: Which has the best winter stopping ability?
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Innovative winter tire studs that deploy when needed
Innovative winter tire studs that deploy when needed Finnish tire maker Nokian has announced, “The world's first non-studded winter tire with studs.” Beyond that brain teaser is an innovative concept,...
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Best luxury sedans
Best luxury sedans For drivers looking for more comfort, convenience, and refinement than mainstream sedans offer, there is a wide choice of upscale and luxury sedans and sports sedans. The best...
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5 car features to check before you buy
5 car features to check before you buy Today’s new cars are full of surprises that didn’t exist when many people bought their last vehicle. Here are five things that you could easily overlook when car...
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Watch out for this costly cell phone scam
Watch out for this costly cell phone scam If your cell phone rings just once, don't simply call back an unfamiliar number. It could be a costly scam. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys...
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How Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar selfie could have included more celebrities
How Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar selfie could have included more celebrities In Ellen DeGeneres' tweet from the March 2 Oscar ceremony, she wrote: "If only Bradley's arm was longer. Best photo ever." The...
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4 medical devices that help you stay healthy
4 medical devices that help you stay healthy The following medical devices can warn you of health dangers, offer reassurance, and help you monitor chronic conditions that vary from day to day. Here’s...
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Appliance features you can’t live without
Appliance features you can’t live without In the appliance labs at Consumer Reports, our experts put the latest features to the test. The really innovative ones start on higher end models and move to...
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How to turn your passion into a paycheck
How to turn your passion into a paycheck If Consumer Reports readers are a bellwether, baby boomers—and those around their age—aren’t parking themselves in rocking chairs any time soon, if ever. In a...
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Is virtual reality about to become a reality?
Is virtual reality about to become a reality? Imagine being able to immerse yourself in another world, without the limitations of a TV or movie screen. Virtual reality has been a dream for years, but...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are up in most areas across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is up four cents from this time last week and down about 28 cents from...
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Is your big-screen TV a potential safety hazard for your family?
Is your big-screen TV a potential safety hazard for your family? This is something you may not think about when you're buying a new set, but here's a sobering fact: Every 45 minutes, a child is rushed...
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Snow removal shortcuts that save time and energy
Snow removal shortcuts that save time and energy Got snow? We bet you do. If your back has been aching after a long winter of shoveling or blowing snow, maybe you’re doing it wrong. Here’s some advice...
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