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When to buy organic food
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E-cigarettes aren't the best way to stop smoking
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16 ways to save at the supermarket
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Android Wear may bring smart watches to the mainstream—and to your wrist
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A 2-in-1 laptop or two separate devices: Which makes sense for you?
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New Philips LED is slimmer, lighter, and cheaper
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What to do if your engine dies when you're driving
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Make your retirement dream happen
Make your retirement dream happen Retirement in our parents’ time sure seemed a lot simpler. If they had the resources they may have traveled, learned a language, maybe taken some cooking classes. But...
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Artificial hips and knees need a lemon law, says Consumer Reports
Artificial hips and knees need a lemon law, says Consumer Reports Imagine if you had to take a new car back to the dealer to get a defective part fixed and you, not the manufacturer, had to pay for...
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How to decode tire size and other data
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How to save money on car maintenance
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Patio furniture: Spend less, get more
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What to buy at Walmart and what to avoid
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Only 13 days left to get health insurance in 2014
Only 13 days left to get health insurance in 2014 If you’re uninsured, you’re running out of time to get health coverage in 2014. Open enrollment ends on March 31, after which you won’t be able to buy...
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Is virtual reality about to become a reality?
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6 popular medical conspiracies
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