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From our president: Yo, Joe!
From our president: Yo, Joe! The restaurants listed in “America’s Best & Worst Fast Foods,” serve everything from soup to nuts. But at some, one thing that you won’t find is meat raised on...
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Best companies to fix a failed computer
Best companies to fix a failed computer You sit down to work on your home computer, turn it on, and nothing happens. Or things move so slowly that you feel as if you could run a 5K before an...
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Tips for getting fireworks safely to their destination
Tips for getting fireworks safely to their destination We all love a good fireworks show, but lighting off pyrotechnics yourself clearly presents a number of potential hazards, starting with how they...
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Financial planning in your 50s
Financial planning in your 50s This article is part of a three-section guide that provides financial planning to-do lists for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. In addition, we flag each decade’s...
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Unit prices don't always help you find savings
Unit prices don't always help you find savings Comparing product prices by the ounce, pound, count, or other unit of measure can help you find the best value and save money. That’s why some states...
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Connecting all your home devices just got easier
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By the Numbers: Cook meat thoroughly for your holiday cookout
By the Numbers: Cook meat thoroughly for your holiday cookout The FDA just issued a "Barbecue Basics" health alert in advance of the holiday weekend. The agency offers food handling and storage tips...
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Are you booked in a hacker-friendly hotel? If you’re making hotel reservations for spring and summer, take heed of Consumer Reports’ new travelers’ advisory: Be careful at hacker-friendly hotels,...
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How to prevent dehydration in hot weather
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Luggage buying guide: What to look for before you shop
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Six burning questions about electric cars
Six burning questions about electric cars There are several good reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle if you can live with the limited driving range. They include a dramatically lower cost...
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Don't skip the life jacket when boating
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Get more for your money at fast-food restaurants
Get more for your money at fast-food restaurants Cheap food isn’t necessarily a bargain, and remarkably, just 22 percent of respondents to Consumer Reports’ latest fast-food survey‚ covering 96,208...
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State-by-state guide to motorcycle helmet laws
State-by-state guide to motorcycle helmet laws Before you head out on the highway looking for adventure make sure it isn’t a ticket that comes your way. This guide details the helmet laws state by...
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End the confusion over the term 'natural' on food labels
End the confusion over the term 'natural' on food labels Have you ever bought food with a "natural" label becasue you thought it was better for you? If so, you are not alone. According to a new...
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Foster Farms finally recalls contaminated chicken
Foster Farms finally recalls contaminated chicken Foster Farms, a California poultry producer, was first linked to chicken contaminated with a potentially deadly strain of salmonella back in March...
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Confusing food labels make it hard to know when to toss some products
Confusing food labels make it hard to know when to toss some products Have you noticed that some of the jars, cans, and tubes in your pantry and bathroom closets have been there for—eons? Foods and...
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Best regional fast-food chains
Best regional fast-food chains Many of the restaurants in Consumer Reports’ latest fast-food survey‚ covering 96,208 meals at 65 chains, are mega chains. They operate thousands of units in all or...
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Financial planning in your 40s
Financial planning in your 40s This article is part of a three-section guide that provides financial planning to-do lists for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. In addition, we flag each decade’s...
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