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5 ways to keep your utility bills in check
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Get free FICO scores for auto and student loans
Get free FICO scores for auto and student loans Four more creditors–Hyundai, Kia, Pentagon Federal Credit Union, and Sallie Mae–have joined the FICO Open Access program, which gives borrowers free...
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5 food-label claims that can fool you
5 food-label claims that can fool you Food manufacturers know that consumers want healthier foods, so they rarely miss an opportunity to slap health claims on the front of their product packaging....
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Sneak peek at Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge 'phablet' smart phones
Sneak peek at Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge 'phablet' smart phones Samsung is unveiling a suite of new devices today at the IFA technology show in Germany. The company recently invited...
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Samsung Gear VR headset and Gear S smart watch push the boundaries of...
Samsung Gear VR headset and Gear S smart watch push the boundaries of wearable tech Samsung is unveiling a suite of new devices today at the IFA technology show in Germany. The company recently...
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Krups redesigns popular Moka Brew coffeemaker
Krups redesigns popular Moka Brew coffeemaker Anyone looking for the latest and greatest in coffeemakers might expect the action to be among single-serve “pod” machines, new variations of electric...
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When inflation remains tame, TIPS can tumble
When inflation remains tame, TIPS can tumble If you’ve looked carefully at your grocery receipts recently, you may have noticed a rise in the price of some of the items. Inflation appears to be waking...
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Top-performing kitchen gear at rock-bottom prices
Top-performing kitchen gear at rock-bottom prices What if you found an extra $50 in your wallet, would you save it for a rainy day, go on a Starbucks’ spree? We looked at how far $50 would go among...
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Protect yourself from the latest data breach
Protect yourself from the latest data breach There are troubling signs that The Home Depot may have been hacked—so far the retailer has released a statement that says only that it is “looking into...
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8 healthy breakfast ideas
8 healthy breakfast ideas 1. Front-load your calories Aim to consume 20 percent to 25 percent of your total daily calories at breakfast (up to 400 calories for women, up to 500 for men, and a bit more...
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How to keep your computer and other gadgets clean
How to keep your computer and other gadgets clean Dust, coffee drips, and other debris on computer keyboards and monitors, tablets, phones, and TVs make them look disgusting—and can affect how they...
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Some Americans take risks with needed drugs due to high costs
Some Americans take risks with needed drugs due to high costs Americans take a lot of medicine. More than 4 in 10 (44 percent) regularly take a prescription drug. And among those, people take an...
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Whole Foods pulls yogurt from stores following Consumer Reports’ test
Whole Foods pulls yogurt from stores following Consumer Reports’ test In late July Consumer Reports released the results of our investigation into the sugar content of Whole Foods' 365 Everyday Value...
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Don't get stuck with unexpected credit card charges
Don't get stuck with unexpected credit card charges If you're trying to save money by transferring a balance to a different credit card, be sure you're not leaving yourself open to surprise interest...
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When you lend your car, think about the insurance
When you lend your car, think about the insurance Do you lend your car to friends, family, or even strangers who hook up with you through a car-sharing smart phone app? If you do, remember that you're...
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6 semi-gloss paints that make your front door shine
6 semi-gloss paints that make your front door shine A new coat of paint is all it takes to kick up your home’s curb appeal from drab to fab. In fact, just painting the front door, window trim, and...
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Don't become a moving company victim
Don't become a moving company victim A recent complaint New Jersey officials filed against a moving company illustrates why you must investigate movers carefully before deciding which one you’ll trust...
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Roku 3 tops Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast in streaming player...
Roku 3 tops Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast in streaming player shootout Quick—when was the last time you rented a DVD or Blu-ray? For a growing number of us, it's probably been a while,...
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What's your favorite way to read?
What's your favorite way to read? Since we’re about to talk literature here, allow me to paraphrase Gertrude Stein. A book is a book is a book. Or is it? We’ve been wondering how bookworms are reading...
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Samsung WaterWall dishwasher fails Consumer Reports’ wash test
Samsung WaterWall dishwasher fails Consumer Reports’ wash test Talk about great expectations. Samsung says its new dishwasher with WaterWall technology “reinvents dishwashing.” But the filter on the...
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