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How to save money on gas
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Getting your hip or knee replaced?
Getting your hip or knee replaced? For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated hospitals on how well their patients fare during and after elective surgery, including hip and knee replacements. The...
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Buy the best backpack for your child
Buy the best backpack for your child Students enrolled in every grade from pre-K to a Ph.D. program need a sturdy backpack that fits. It's best to try one on in the store whether you're shopping for a...
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The Clek Foonf child seat is innovative, but has some limitations
The Clek Foonf child seat is innovative, but has some limitations The innovative and expensive Clek Foonf convertible child seat promises revolutionary safety technology, installation ease, and...
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Back-to-school shopping guide
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2014 Chevrolet Volt $5,000 price drop reflects what buyers are already paying
2014 Chevrolet Volt $5,000 price drop reflects what buyers are already paying Chevrolet has shaved $5,000 off the retail price of the Volt extended-range electric car for the 2014 model year. The...
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First drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
First drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Every seven years or so, a new generation of Mercedes’ flagship S-Class debuts and it becomes an occasion. The S-Class is the epitome of the large luxury sedan....
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Walmart and Target Store Brands Earn High Marks for Taste in Consumer...
Walmart and Target Store Brands Earn High Marks for Taste in Consumer Reports’ Tests of Fiber-Rich Cereals Bear Naked Fruit and Nut granola only cereal deemed “excellent” for taste; Four offerings...
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4 ways to keep your mobile devices working
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Back to school: Discounts on computers and other electronics
Back to school: Discounts on computers and other electronics Being a student can be expensive, but it can also get you deals on computers and other electronics. Some are just for college students, but...
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10 small cars subjected to new IIHS crash test, revealing three poor performers
10 small cars subjected to new IIHS crash test, revealing three poor performers The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has put 10 more small cars through its new small overlap crash test...
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New teen driving study finds reasons young adults delay getting a driver's...
New teen driving study finds reasons young adults delay getting a driver's license Going to the DMV on your 16th birthday to get your driver’s permit or license used to be a teen rite of passage, but...
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Best & worst fuel economy
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The Clek Foonf child seat is innovative, but has some limitations
The Clek Foonf child seat is innovative, but has some limitations The innovative and expensive Clek Foonf convertible child seat promises revolutionary safety technology, installation ease, and...
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Soundbar speakers can pump up a TV's sound
Soundbar speakers can pump up a TV's sound Let’s be honest: While most people considering a soundbar want to better their TV’s built-in sound, many are willing to trade some sound quality for...
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Redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado tugs at the wool of the top-scoring Ram
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Healthy food choices for students on the go
Healthy food choices for students on the go Raiding the refrigerator is a cinch when you want a late-night snack at home. But when you’re living in a dorm without a full kitchen, it can be slim...
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Funky 2014 Fiat 500L is Functional and even affordable
Funky 2014 Fiat 500L is Functional and even affordable Small wagons are really useful. Most are economical, roomy, and efficient, but tend to run short on personality. Now Fiat has answered the call...
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Don’t be tricked by gas station cash discounts
Don’t be tricked by gas station cash discounts Some gas stations offer discounts for customers who use cash instead of credit. But if you’re not paying attention, those discounts could leave you...
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