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Credit Card Act cracks down on industry abuses, but new reforms needed
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5 best cars for older drivers this Father’s Day
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Tesla offers a boost to other electric carmakers
Tesla offers a boost to other electric carmakers Electric cars would all be a lot easier to live with if they could all use Tesla’s network of Supercharger stations. And that may be the result of...
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How long will an unopened can of paint last?
How long will an unopened can of paint last? Judging how much paint you need for a job isn’t easy, so buying extra an extra gallon might make sense. But if you never did actually open that can, store...
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Are your wedding gifts insured?
Are your wedding gifts insured? The rice and bouquet have been tossed, the table centerpieces have been claimed, you've said your last farewells. Now you're on your way to honeymoon bliss. But who's...
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Top 5 trends in real estate today
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General Motors recalls Chevrolet Camaro for ignition concerns
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Can the weather affect drugs I receive in the mail?
Can the weather affect drugs I receive in the mail? That's a reasonable concern, especially if you live in an extremely hot, cold, or rainy region of the U.S. Most drugs are designed to be stored at...
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Five great improvements for your 401(k)
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6 food safety tips for your summer cookout
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How safe are indoor bug sprays?
How safe are indoor bug sprays? Q. I've recently developed an ant problem in my home. Is it safe to use insecticide sprays to kill them? A. It’s better not to. Many insecticides used to kill ants,...
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Is Pizza Hut’s new BBQ pizza worth the splurge?
Is Pizza Hut’s new BBQ pizza worth the splurge? The country music star and "The Voice" judge Blake Shelton seems so sincere when he looks into the camera and says in his charming Southern drawl, "You...
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4 cases that charge your smart phone
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Say no to 'natural' on food labels
Say no to 'natural' on food labels The claim “natural,” which is stamped on countless food labels, is widely misunderstood by consumers, according to a new a survey of 1,000 people from the Consumer...
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Walk away from knee pain
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6 popular cars to avoid
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New types of flooring make installation a snap
New types of flooring make installation a snap Some of the best flooring in Consumer Reports tests makes do-it-yourself installation a snap by clicking together and “floating” in place without glue or...
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Keep your kitchen clear of smoke and fumes
Keep your kitchen clear of smoke and fumes Nothing clears a kitchen full of guests faster than smoke or fish fumes. A range hood is the solution, especially over high-powered pro-style ranges and...
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Amazon Prime Music streaming service throws a hat in the ring with Spotify...
Amazon Prime Music streaming service throws a hat in the ring with Spotify and Apple On the heels of adding a catalog of HBO shows to its instant video collection, Amazon amped up the perks of its...
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Find a double stroller that walks the walk
Find a double stroller that walks the walk Having two kids is no walk in the park, but the stroller you choose should be. The two main choices for carting two kids around have long been side-by-side...
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