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5 capable mowers for $300 or less
5 capable mowers for $300 or less Pay the average amount for the top-performing, self-propelled mowers in Consumer Reports Ratings, and you’ll easily shell out $425—with prices going up to $600 for...
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Sleeping pills for insomnia: Which ones work best?
Sleeping pills for insomnia: Which ones work best? Lack of sleep can have serious consequences—a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other health conditions. It can also raise...
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How to determine tax on the sale of stock received as a gift
How to determine tax on the sale of stock received as a gift Q: My father gifted me some stock that I sold this year. How do I account for this on my taxes? —R.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. A: First, for tax...
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529 college savings plans are getting cheaper
529 college savings plans are getting cheaper Since Congress supercharged 529 plans in 2001, they've become the predominant tax-advantaged college savings program. Administered by nearly all of the 50...
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3 weak password strategies—and one that works
3 weak password strategies—and one that works Passwords are your first line of defense against online predators. “A password is rather like a key that opens a door,” Matt Bishop, professor of computer...
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Thinking About a Garage Sale This Spring? Go Online First
Thinking About a Garage Sale This Spring? Go Online First If your late spring weekends included some closet-cleanout time, you may be wondering whether to sell your stuff online or at a garage or yard...
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Is it safe to mix blood pressure medication and other drugs?
Is it safe to mix blood pressure medication and other drugs? Q. I’m taking the diuretic furosemide (Lasix and generic) for high blood pressure. Can I still use over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol...
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5 best software packages to keep info thieves away
5 best software packages to keep info thieves away A sinister world of criminals is trying to steal your valuable information, so it helps to have a few cloak-and-dagger tools of your own to fight...
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Turn your summer treat into a healthier iced coffee
Turn your summer treat into a healthier iced coffee You know summer is here when the coffee shops and fast-food restaurants start advertising their iced-coffee offerings. They look so tempting, but...
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Do vitamins work?
Do vitamins work? Though we often take them to stay healthy, looking for protection from heart attacks, cancer, bone fractures, and more, most supplements have not been proved to improve or prevent...
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Subaru XV Crosstrek is a disappointing hybrid
Subaru XV Crosstrek is a disappointing hybrid It would stand to reason that those most interested in saving the earth are the outdoor enthusiasts who like to enjoy it. And while Subaru built the XV...
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5 great reads for Father's Day
5 great reads for Father's Day If dad loves to read, why not make his Father's Day with a fun new book? Consumer Reports dropped in on the 2014 BookExpo America, which took place May 28-30 at the...
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Where the Honda Accord, and other hybrids, come up short in fuel economy
Where the Honda Accord, and other hybrids, come up short in fuel economy As impressive as the fuel economy proved to be with the Honda Accord Hybrid, we weren’t surprised that our tested overall mpg...
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More teens than ever exposed to e-cigarette ads
More teens than ever exposed to e-cigarette ads TV commercials for electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are loaded with themes of freedom, independence, and no small amount of sex appeal. Now a...
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Fine-tune your new HDTV for the best picture quality
Fine-tune your new HDTV for the best picture quality If the new high-definition TV you brought home over the holidays isn't wowing you with its glorious picture quality, don’t give up hope. It might...
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Apple's OS upgrades further integrate mobile and desktop worlds
Apple's OS upgrades further integrate mobile and desktop worlds Apple's new desktop and mobile operating systems moved a step closer to each other, as Apple unveiled the latest versions at its...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed across the country this week. The national gasoline average is up two cents from this time last week and up four cents from a year ago. Premium gas is up one...
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Find the right range for your cooking style
Find the right range for your cooking style New ranges, cooktops, and wall ovens offer a dizzying number of features and finishes, and come in many sizes and configurations. So when it comes to...
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Consumer Reports' Guide to Building a Social Kitchen Designed To Last On Any...
Consumer Reports' Guide to Building a Social Kitchen Designed To Last On Any Budget How to plan a remodeling budget to create space to accommodate parties, homework & more; Plus, Ratings of...
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Car scratch repair pens
Car scratch repair pens On the surface, a scratch repair pen might seem like a great idea. What’s not to like about making quick repairs to your car’s finish by simply drawing a line along the damage?...
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