5 steps to becoming a great patient
5 steps to becoming a great patient As physicians, we’re obligated to treat all patients to the best of our ability. But the truth is that we’re human, and we react to how you act. These five steps...
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Gas-saving tips & myths As the summer travel season rolls in, prices at the gas pump are usually going in the wrong direction for our wallets. That’s when drivers become more concerned about how...
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IRA rollover changes A recent U.S. Tax Court ruling has significantly changed the way individuals, financial advisers, and even the Internal Revenue Service will view IRA rollovers in the future....
View ArticleNewest smart-phone cameras aren't always the best
Newest smart-phone cameras aren't always the best Along with display quality and battery life, camera performance seems to be what smart-phone makers crow about most when touting improvements from the...
View ArticleOffice for iPad is a great product, except for the price
Office for iPad is a great product, except for the price For all you productivity mavens out there, Microsoft has finally brought Office to the iPad (no word yet on an Android version). The free...
View ArticleWhere to stash your taxable cash
Where to stash your taxable cash Financial advisers so often sing the praises of tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs that many investors never even consider stashing some cash in a taxable brokerage or...
View ArticleOrganic food labels don't always mean what you think
Organic food labels don't always mean what you think You probably think that if a food is labeled "organic," it means it was produced with no toxic pesticides or antibiotics. That's also what more...
View Article2-in-1 coffeemaker-blender does neither task well
2-in-1 coffeemaker-blender does neither task well If your morning routine includes a cup of coffee and a fresh-fruit smoothie, you might be tempted by the Hamilton Beach Java Blend Brewer/Blender...
View ArticleCub Cadet's zippy ZTR mower cuts like a champ
Cub Cadet's zippy ZTR mower cuts like a champ Over Consumer Reports years of testing hundreds of mowers and tractors, our engineers have developed certain expectations. One is that a lawn tractor or...
View Article7 products on deep discount in May
7 products on deep discount in May Consumer Reports analysts track prices all year-round, so we can tell you when things are at their deepest discounted prices, month by month. If you crave a new MP3...
View ArticleSending Mother's Day flowers this year?
Sending Mother's Day flowers this year? Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’re planning to say “I love you” with flowers. So we wanted to see how two of the...
View ArticleCree LED delivers truer light at lower prices
Cree LED delivers truer light at lower prices Cree claims that its TW Series LED lightbulb "shows colors true and natural." One of the knocks against energy-saving LEDs has been that they don't...
View ArticleDeliberations Begin on Approving Artificial Ingredients in Organic...
Deliberations Begin on Approving Artificial Ingredients in Organic Production: Consumer Reports Survey Show 7 Out Of 10 Americans Want As Few Approved As Possible CR also fights to end the use of...
View ArticleAmerica's bargain-hunting habits
America's bargain-hunting habits You might already be a pretty shopping-savvy saver, and we're not encouraging you to become a crazy-coupon lady, but there's no reason you can't save even more by...
View ArticleHow to cancel an Obamacare health plan
How to cancel an Obamacare health plan Q. I have a health plan that I purchased through my state’s marketplace. Now I've been offered a job with health insurance. Can I cancel my Obamacare plan or do...
View ArticleHow to read over-the-counter drug labels
How to read over-the-counter drug labels You’ll find about 15 versions of Advil (such as “PM”) and 20 kinds of Tylenol (including those made for kids). And that’s not counting the various types of...
View ArticleNoisy Grillbot could be better at fighting grime
Noisy Grillbot could be better at fighting grime To get great tasting grilled food you should start with clean grates. That’s why the Grillbot, with its promise to clean grimy gates and eliminate...
View Article5 reasons to keep a landline phone
5 reasons to keep a landline phone About two out of five American households have disconnected their home phones and rely solely on cell service to stay in touch with the world. If you’re thinking of...
View ArticleSprint hopes to lure music lovers with a hi-fi HTC One and a Spotify discount
Sprint hopes to lure music lovers with a hi-fi HTC One and a Spotify discount Sprint hopes fleeing customers will change their tune once they hear about their carrier's exclusive: the Harmon Kardon...
View ArticleDo Advil film-coated tablets work faster than regular ibuprofen tablets?
Do Advil film-coated tablets work faster than regular ibuprofen tablets? Film-coated tablets can relieve pain faster, though they’re probably not worth the extra money. Advil’s newest drug contains...
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