Super-quiet 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon prove pricey
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Best spiral ham for your Easter dinner If ham is a traditional part of your Easter feast and you won't have the time to make one from scratch, consider one of the spiral hams we taste-tested. The...
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View ArticleLet’s give a shout-out to the quietest leaf blowers
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View ArticleGet your Google Glass via the Explorer program—but get it soon
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View ArticleYour rights if you fly to Phoenix, but your bags end up in Pittsburgh
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View ArticleBMW shows how an SUV can rival car-like fuel economy
BMW shows how an SUV can rival car-like fuel economy BMW has prepared its customers for its exotic i8 plug-in hybrid and pure electric i3 for several years now. But for more mainstream electric power...
View ArticleToday is the last day to finish your health insurance application
Today is the last day to finish your health insurance application If you started applying for health insurance before Open Enrollment ended on March 31, but for whatever reason never got around to...
View ArticleGet the look of a designer kitchen for less
Get the look of a designer kitchen for less Many of the hottest kitchen-design trends—bright colors, sleek shelving, focal point lighting and chic finishes—are easy to replicate even on a small...
View ArticleDo you know your secret credit scores?
Do you know your secret credit scores? That numerical expression otherwise known as the credit score is the absolute authority of your creditworthiness, right? Most of us seem to think so; every year...
View ArticleIt's not too late to apply for Medicaid
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View ArticleDo you know your consumer rights? Take our quiz to find out.
Do you know your consumer rights? Take our quiz to find out. Are you a savvy consumer? Do you pity the poor merchant that tries to pull as fast one on you? Play our Are You a Good Consumer? game to...
View ArticleGoogle's Project Ara remakes the smart phone by taking it apart
Google's Project Ara remakes the smart phone by taking it apart “Project Ara” may not be a household phrase yet, but it could have a profound effect on the smart phone you'll be holding in your hands...
View ArticleThe hard truth about Alzheimer’s drugs
The hard truth about Alzheimer’s drugs Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a terrible thief. Over time it robs people of their ability to remember, learn, and reason, cutting...
View ArticleAnother breach like Target's is inevitable, security expert tells Consumer...
Another breach like Target's is inevitable, security expert tells Consumer Reports Expect more data breaches as large and severe as the Target breach. That’s the takeaway from our exclusive interview...
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