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Are there any resources to help with the Medicare enrollment process?
Are there any resources to help with the Medicare enrollment process? Q. I am eligible for Medicare next year and am wondering if there are any resources that I can go to or use to help me know when...
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Lawmakers ask FDA to examine new e-cigarette research
Lawmakers ask FDA to examine new e-cigarette research On the eve of publication of new research that raises a major safety concern about electronic cigarettes, eight U.S. senators last week called on...
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Two great LG smart phones for the price of an iPhone 5s
Two great LG smart phones for the price of an iPhone 5s Most smart-phone coverage focuses on the premium-priced prima donnas of the mobile world, such as the Samsung Galaxy S 5 and iPhone 5s, each of...
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Best used-car deals
Best used-car deals A late-model used car can be one of the best values you'll find when buying a car. With relatively low mileage, modern safety and convenience features, and usually a much lower...
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Best large sedans
Best large sedans If you want extra room to stretch out and don’t mind giving up some fuel economy, a large sedan could be the answer. They usually provide plenty of space for front and rear-seat...
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Netflix $1 increase for new members isn't a big deal
Netflix $1 increase for new members isn't a big deal If you're not already a Netflix subscriber, would a $1-per-month bump in price—to $9—affect your decision to join? Probably not, which is why it's...
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FCC said to be revising broadband rules proposal
FCC said to be revising broadband rules proposal The FCC recently proposed new rules for regulating broadband Internet—and they didn't go over so well with the public, consumer advocates (including...
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How we bagged the elusive Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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5 biggest painting and staining goofs
5 biggest painting and staining goofs You can save about $800 by staining an average-sized 350-square-foot deck yourself, and about $4,000 if you’re refinishing a typical 2,300-square-foot house. But...
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Quieter vacuum cleaners that blast away dirt
Quieter vacuum cleaners that blast away dirt There’s nothing quite like a raucous vacuum cleaner to foul up the next episode of “The Voice,” terrorize babies and pets, and otherwise disrupt your home...
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What should I put in a medication emergency kit?
What should I put in a medication emergency kit? Our medical experts recommend an antihistamine to treat common allergic reactions, (such as Benadryl or generics), an antacid (such as Tums) for...
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Bracing for a drop in bond prices
Bracing for a drop in bond prices For 30 years bond prices have been going up. And for about as long the financial press has voiced only occasional concern about their falling yields and an overdue...
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How not to invest in gold
How not to invest in gold Unless you've completely eliminated broadcast media from your life, you've probably seen and heard the ads urging you to buy gold coins and bars. The reasoning varies:...
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ShopSmart’s Closet Solutions for $25 or less
ShopSmart’s Closet Solutions for $25 or less Low-cost & no-cost fixes for overstuffed closets; Plus the best DIY closet systems YONKERS, NY — Those looking to tame an out-of-control closet or for...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices have decreased in most regions. The national gasoline average is down a couple cents from this time last week and down seven cents from a year ago. Premium gas edged down...
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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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Flooring that fails the foot traffic test
Flooring that fails the foot traffic test You can try to avoid scratching, staining, or denting your floors, but you can’t keep from walking on them. That’s why the durability of a floor’s finish...
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Safe road tripping with pets
Safe road tripping with pets Now that good weather is here and the snow shovel has been safely stashed away, you may be thinking road trip. And if you're like many of us, you probably have pets who...
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Best tablets for kids
Best tablets for kids As we've found over the last couple of years, tablets meant just for kids can come with some very grown-up features. We just tested two more of the latest child-centric Android...
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Microsoft might stop making you pay more to stream video
Microsoft might stop making you pay more to stream video UPDATE: Microsoft has confirmed this report on its Xbox Wire blog: "Coming in June, anyone with an Xbox will be able to access popular...
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