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General Motors announces five more recalls
General Motors announces five more recalls General Motors has announced recalls of 2.7 million vehicles covering a variety of models and issues. The company is taking a more proactive approach...
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How can young adults establish good credit?
How can young adults establish good credit? Q. My son has never had any official credit, although he has rented apartments, paid his own bills, and made big purchases in the past. Now he wants to...
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FCC votes to move forward on Chairman Tom Wheeler's proposed Open Internet rules
FCC votes to move forward on Chairman Tom Wheeler's proposed Open Internet rules In a vote that split panel members 3-2 today, the FCC moved forward with chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposed Open Internet...
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Best deals on new cars for teens under $25,000
Best deals on new cars for teens under $25,000 If you’re looking for a new set of wheels for your teen this summer, there are a number of new cars that fit the bill. While used cars are cheaper, if...
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3 ways to improve smart phone voice quality
3 ways to improve smart phone voice quality Despite the current fascination with smart phone cameras, streamed content, games, and other apps, voice quality is likely to re-emerge as a critical...
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Watch out for this advertising trap
Watch out for this advertising trap Often, when a store advertises several items at a certain sale price—say, three pineapples for $6—you'll still save proportionately if you buy just one. So for...
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GM to pay $35 million penalty for slow response to ignition danger
GM to pay $35 million penalty for slow response to ignition danger General Motors will pay a record $35 million civil penalty and submit to “unprecedented” oversight requirements in response to the...
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Q&A: Is price inflation hiding behind shrinking packaging?
Q&A: Is price inflation hiding behind shrinking packaging? Q: When the federal government calculates inflation in the cost-of living adjustment for various programs, such as Social Security and...
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How to choose a roadside-assistance plan
How to choose a roadside-assistance plan When your car breaks down, it’s a relief to have roadside assistance to call on for help day or night. Those plans provide basic services, such as towing,...
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New Sony PlayStation Vita's second-screen features bring a lot to the game
New Sony PlayStation Vita's second-screen features bring a lot to the game Sony released a new, slimmer model of the PlayStation Vita, its handheld game console, earlier this month; you can pick up...
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Chicago Cubs team up with Benjamin Moore paint
Chicago Cubs team up with Benjamin Moore paint The Chicago Cubs haven't won the World Series in over a century but when it comes to picking paint they know a winner when they see one. This week the...
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Beware of sneaky hotel fees
Beware of sneaky hotel fees The lodging industry is highly imaginative when it comes to finding ways to generate revenue. In 2013, guests forked over an estimated $2.1 billion in fees and surcharges,...
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FCC should support an open Internet
FCC should support an open Internet An open Internet means you can visit any website or online service, because your Internet service provider, or ISP, treats every site and service the same. That’s...
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How to protect your home from wildfire
How to protect your home from wildfire The recent wildfires that have burned in southern California underscore the importance of defending one's home and property from burning debris. Friday...
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Should you buy a home blood pressure monitor?
Should you buy a home blood pressure monitor? Q. My doctor says that I have borderline hypertension. Should I buy a blood pressure monitor and keep track of it at home? A. Yes. That’s a smart move for...
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10 ways to stay healthy on vacation
10 ways to stay healthy on vacation Travelers lay a lot of groundwork for summer vacations by researching locations, airfares, and the best hotel deals. But planning how to stay healthy (and what to...
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Can Flips headphones double as a party-inducing speaker system?
Can Flips headphones double as a party-inducing speaker system? During a recent binge of late-night TV watching, I saw a commercial by a company called Flips Audio for a product with an intriguing...
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3 supplements you should never take
3 supplements you should never take Vitamin and mineral pills rarely improve health—and some pose risks. These ingredients have been linked to so many or such severe dangers that you should never take...
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2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy impresses at the track
2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy impresses at the track Self-improvement has long been an American pastime—check out any bookstore. Our society applauds building on positive traits while chipping away...
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Is MERS the new SARS?
Is MERS the new SARS? The report over the weekend of the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus contracted in the U.S. is, for many, bringing back memories of the Severe Acute...
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