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Consumer Reports Investigates Reports Of Self-Starting Microwaves

There’s a warning from Consumer Reports about microwave ovens that the magazine’s experts believe can turn on by themselves and start fires.

2013/02/12

Consumer Reports Tests Latest Electric Cars

More and more car companies are coming out with vehicles that are all-electric and require no gas. Several claim the equivalent of 100 miles per gallon or more. The government tax credit of up to $7,500 could have you thinking about getting an electric vehicle.

2013/01/24

Angie’s List: Carpet Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid

Whether it’s red wine, the kids dragging in dirt or the dog’s muddy paws, sometimes you need a pro to come in and clean up the carpets.

2013/01/10

Consumer Reports Finds Some Overlooking Basic Financial Precautions

Ten years after Karen Mendelsohn and her husband, Harold, were married, he went to take a run and never came back.

2013/01/09

Consumer Reports Tests Out New Smartphone Camera Features

Are you tired of taking lousy photos? One of many new smartphones could snap up your game because many are coming up with incredibly innovative camera features.

2013/01/08

Consumer Reports’ Study Rates Best Ways To Lose Weight

At the top of many New Year’s resolutions is the dreaded “D” word – diet. Consumer Reports’ just-released survey of 9,000 subscribers rates more than a dozen of the most popular diets to see which ones are most successful.

2013/01/04

Consumer Reports Puts Exercise Equipment To The Test

If getting into shape is high on your list of New Year’s resolutions and you’re wondering if exercise devices can help get you there faster, you’re in luck.

2013/01/02

Consumer Reports Releases Best New Car Values

Now is a great time to buy a 2013 car. Consumer Reports said you can save hundreds of dollars if you take advantage of end of the month, as well as end of the year deals.

2012/12/27

Financial Elder Abuse On The Rise

It’s a common occurrence — family members ripping off an elderly parent. A recent Consumer Reports’ investigation finds theft and fraud by loved ones is on the rise.

2012/12/18

Consumer Reports Puts E-Readers To Test

E-readers are all the rage and they could make a good gift this holiday. However, there are a number of different options out there and there are some features you might not think to try out before buying one.

2012/12/11

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Consumer Reports Rates Tablets For Adults & Kids

If you’re shopping for a tablet this holiday season, you’ve got a ton of choices. The newest offer great new features and lower prices than ever; but it can be tough to figure out what to get. Do you need to pay a premium or will a just-released, less-expensive tablet suit your needs?

2012/12/05

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Consumer Reports: Prepaid Phone Plan Can Be Smart Way To Save

What’s the best cell phone service? Verizon and two smaller companies, Consumer Cellular and U.S. Cellular, just earned top ratings in Consumer Reports’ latest survey. But if you’re trying to save money, Consumer Reports says a pre-paid service can be a better option.

2012/11/29

Consumer Reports’ Testing Of Pork Finds Reasons To Take Precautions When Eating It

Some things just go together: holidays and ham, breakfast and sausage, baseball and hot dogs. Pork products are part of American culture, but what might be cultured from pork is the subject of a Consumer Reports investigation.

2012/11/28

Consumer Reports Investigates Whether Warranties Are Worth The Investment

The holiday shopping season is here and so are the hard sells for extended warranties and service plans. Consumer Reports says there’s a real “dollars and cents” reason for this. Stores make a lot more profit on these than on the actual product you’re buying.

2012/11/22