Rival e-readers get touchy
Rival e-readers get touchy Amazon and Barnes & Noble are going head to head with touch-screen e-book readers: Amazon’s first touch-screen model, aptly named the Kindle Touch, and a refreshed...
View ArticleQ&A: How long should I keep paperwork for mortgage refinancing?
Q&A: How long should I keep paperwork for mortgage refinancing? Q. I've refinanced my mortgage several times. How long should I keep the old paperwork?—T.S., Bergenfield, N.J. A. Each time you...
View ArticleFDA bans use of BPA in infant formula packaging
FDA bans use of BPA in infant formula packaging Thanks to action by the Food and Drug Administration last week, parents and caregivers who rely on formula to feed their babies can rest a little easier...
View ArticleSurprise! The Chevrolet Impala is better than…
Surprise! The Chevrolet Impala is better than… We are stunned at how good the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is. In one model generation, the rental-ready Impala went from dud to stud. After weeks of...
View Article3 ways to take better photos of your kids
3 ways to take better photos of your kids Few of us will ever have to deal with throngs of paparazzi like those following Prince George Alexander Louis, the recently named son of Prince William and...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about prepaid cards
What you need to know about prepaid cards Prepaid cards are no longer just for people who don't have bank accounts. They're the fastest-growing payment method in the U.S., and they're attracting those...
View ArticleTest driving electric car battery swapping with Better Place
Test driving electric car battery swapping with Better Place While visiting Israel recently, I got a chance to drive a very unique electric car: Renault Fluence Z.E. This is the car that is...
View ArticleIs the latest product packaging new and improved?
Is the latest product packaging new and improved? Manufacturers spend more than $150 billion a year on product packaging, or roughly 7 to 10 cents of every dollar that goes into a product. Much of...
View ArticleBest sedans over the past 20 years
Best sedans over the past 20 years With a tremendous 95-points overall, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala stands as the highest-scoring sedan in Consumer Reports’ current ratings. An impressive feat,...
View ArticleIndoor HDTV antennas get a warm—but hopefully not fuzzy—reception
Indoor HDTV antennas get a warm—but hopefully not fuzzy—reception With cable and satellite TV bills steadily climbing, it's no surprise that cord-cutting is the most-mentioned reason for connecting...
View ArticleHere come the sub-$1,000 Ultra HD TVs
Here come the sub-$1,000 Ultra HD TVs With Ultra HD TV prices falling faster than the NY Mets’ playoff hopes, TCL—a TV manufacturer that until recently controlled the RCA TV brand here in the...
View ArticleCalphalon Blender Blade Breaks In Consumer Reports’ Tests; Metal Piece Could...
Calphalon Blender Blade Breaks In Consumer Reports’ Tests; Metal Piece Could Be Accidentally Ingested YONKERS, NY — When Consumer Reports ran its durability tests on the Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449...
View Article3 prepaid cards worth considering
3 prepaid cards worth considering For the first time Consumer Reports has ranked the best and worst prepaid cards. The investigation found that prepaid card fees have dropped, and that many cards...
View ArticleGoogle Nexus 7 tablet review
Google Nexus 7 tablet review With the newest version of the Nexus 7, Google challenges every other tablet, small and large. It’s light and narrow with a dazzling display. And its $229 price tag (for...
View ArticleStart the year right with a backpack that fits
Start the year right with a backpack that fits 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...
View ArticleThe BMW i3 electric car promises to be the ultimate recharging machine
The BMW i3 electric car promises to be the ultimate recharging machine The much-hyped BMW i3 four-seat hatchback was unveiled yesterday New York City, where we got up close and personal with this...
View ArticleHow to choose an assisted-living facility
How to choose an assisted-living facility If you have concerns about the ability of an aging parent or relative to live independently, you may want to investigate assisted living—and sooner rather...
View ArticleResources for Hospitals: Surgery Ratings
Resources for Hospitals: Surgery Ratings For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients fare during and after surgery. The Ratings include an overall surgery Rating,...
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Viewpoint Where we stand: Fueling the debate The Issue Opponents of new fuel-economy standards are ignoring the evidence and contending that they’ll lead to unaffordable, unsafe vehicles. Our Take...
View ArticleThe high cost of wasted printer ink
The high cost of wasted printer ink It's enough that printer ink might be the most expensive liquid you buy. Even the cheapest ink, at about $13 an ounce, costs more than, say, fine Champagne, while...
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