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Twinkies stage a confectionary comeback
Twinkies stage a confectionary comeback Attention all Hostess Twinkie fanatics: Your beloved creme-filled treat will return from the snack cake graveyard on July 15. You'll no longer have to make do...
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How to make your spray tan last
How to make your spray tan last If you want a golden glow this summer without damaging your skin or putting yourself at risk for skin cancer, consider a spray tan. It's an easy, quick way to get some...
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Homeowners insurance covers your possessions in that vacation rental home
Homeowners insurance covers your possessions in that vacation rental home Renting a sweet beach bungalow or rustic mountain cabin this summer? Here's news that may help you really relax and enjoy it....
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Q&A: Is 'sea salt' different from regular salt?
Q&A: Is 'sea salt' different from regular salt? Q: Ads suggest that there's a difference between sea salt and regular table salt. I know there's a difference in flavor between plain and iodized...
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Q&A: How do I establish credit without a credit card?
Q&A: How do I establish credit without a credit card? Q: I'm 20 years old and have a part-time job. I've never applied for a credit card or anything like that. What's the best way to establish...
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Consumers Union Survey: 74 Percent of Consumers Support Approval of a CFPB...
Consumers Union Survey: 74 Percent of Consumers Support Approval of a CFPB Director WASHINGTON, DC – With the Senate poised for a vote on confirming Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer...
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Good news: Homeowners insurance covers a "sharknado"
Good news: Homeowners insurance covers a "sharknado" A sharknado is not a specifically named peril on a standard homeowners insurance policy. But would your insurer pay up anyway if, as in the instant...
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ShopSmart: Six Apps for Scoring Extra Savings at the Supermarket
ShopSmart: Six Apps for Scoring Extra Savings at the Supermarket Mobile tools to get shoppers organized and find deals at the grocery store YONKERS, NY — Bad shopping habits can be tough to break –...
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2013 Ram 1500 pickup truck earns top marks
2013 Ram 1500 pickup truck earns top marks The 2013 Ram 1500 has both muscled and finessed its way to the top of our full-sized pickup truck ratings. The updated truck delivered impressive performance...
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Consumers Union Cheers Senate Action on Cordray CFPB Nomination
Consumers Union Cheers Senate Action on Cordray CFPB Nomination WASHINGTON, DC – Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, applauded the Senate’s action today to take up the...
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Latest Intel processors prolong laptop battery life
Latest Intel processors prolong laptop battery life The latest generation of Intel's lineup of Core processors, known as fourth-generation (or Haswell), is performing as expected, with our first batch...
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Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen?
Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen? Consumer Reports has put more than 50 knife sets to the test. But what do professional chefs look for in a blade? To find out, we asked Kenji...
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Fight back against ruthless debt collectors
Fight back against ruthless debt collectors Nearly one-quarter of the complaints the FTC fielded in 2012 involved harassment by debt collectors. Beyond the usual grievance of receiving phone calls...
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How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat
How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility...
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Senate Confirms Cordray as CFPB Director: Statement by Consumer Reports...
Senate Confirms Cordray as CFPB Director: Statement by Consumer Reports President and CEO Jim Guest Washington, D.C. — Jim Guest, President and CEO of Consumer Reports, made the following statement...
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Hooray for Cordray! Consumers win with Senate confirmation
Hooray for Cordray! Consumers win with Senate confirmation Congratulations to Richard Cordray on being confirmed by the Senate Tuesday as first permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection...
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Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer
Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer A heat wave is hard enough to take as a human, but it can be just as dangerous—or more so—for pets, as I was reminded in a recent e-mail alert from my vet....
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Essentials for your summer camping trip
Essentials for your summer camping trip July, which happens to be National Park and Recreation Month, offers a perfect chance to explore America's more than 400 national parks. If camping is in order,...
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Battle of the 'super plasma' TVs: the Panasonic VT60 versus the Samsung F8500
Battle of the 'super plasma' TVs: the Panasonic VT60 versus the Samsung F8500 While it's true that LED LCD TVs seem to get all the attention--and the majority of sales--a quick look at our TV Ratings...
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Ford to improve fuel economy of existing hybrids
Ford to improve fuel economy of existing hybrids Ford is launching a "customer satisfaction campaign" to address shortfalls in fuel economy that CR reported since we tested the company's current...
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