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Top-rated gifts for your favorite cook For some, pushing a microwave button counts as cooking and then there are those who enjoy spending a Saturday afternoon leafing through cookbooks and trying new...
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7 ways to manage smart phone data usage during the holidays 'Twas the holiday season, and smart phones were on, Not a byte was remaining, the data was gone. On Facebook, on Youtube, on Twitter and...
View ArticleHow 2 'young invincibles' will save $7,200 on health insurance
How 2 'young invincibles' will save $7,200 on health insurance My daughter and her boyfriend are among the million-plus people whose existing health plans are being discontinued at the end of the...
View Article11 great post Black Friday deals in electronics
11 great post Black Friday deals in electronics Are you kicking yourself for not buying that camera you put in your online shopping cart on Monday? Are you mad about missing the LCD TV deal at a local...
View Article7 cordless drills for the do-it-yourselfer
7 cordless drills for the do-it-yourselfer Cordless drills make great gifts for the handy man or woman on your shopping list. But before going to the store, find out the recipient's skill level. Our...
View ArticleHow to get an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 before the holidays
How to get an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 before the holidays If you're determined to pick up an XBox One or PlayStation 4 in time for a holiday gift, don't expect the process to be all that easy or...
View ArticleThe reality of child seats and rental cars
The reality of child seats and rental cars When renting a car, it is often possible to also secure a child seat from the rental agency for your little one, but is it a good idea? Consumer Reports’...
View ArticleNew tire trends and testing gain traction
New tire trends and testing gain traction It looks to be a busy year coming up at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, with an expected 55 to 60 tire models in our evaluation of all-season,...
View ArticleNew AT&T Mobile Share Value plans save you money
New AT&T Mobile Share Value plans save you money AT&T Wireless customers can save 10 percent to 15 percent a month with the No. 2 carrier's new Mobile Share Value plans, according to a...
View ArticleGreat car care gifts for the holidays
Great car care gifts for the holidays As winter and the holiday season fast approach, now can be a great time to purchase a meaningful gift for the driver on your list—something that can give her...
View ArticleMake sure your donation counts
Make sure your donation counts Charitable giving often comes to mind this time of year. The holidays might have you thinking about the less fortunate, or charitable donations might be part of your...
View Article2015 Ford Mustang stampedes onto the world stage
2015 Ford Mustang stampedes onto the world stage In a coordinated global unveiling, Ford has introduced its next-generation Mustang to the world. Carrying on a five-decade tradition, the new Mustang...
View ArticleIt's not too late to save big on your Medicare drug plan
It's not too late to save big on your Medicare drug plan Q. Last year, to great fanfare, AARP and UnitedHealthcare announced a Part D drug plan for $15 a month, which my wife switched to because it...
View ArticlePlum Wild! Radiant Orchid is the Color of the Year.
Plum Wild! Radiant Orchid is the Color of the Year. Looking for a hot new hue to liven up the living room or add a splash of color in the bedroom? Pantone, which creates palettes for the home,...
View ArticleMitsubishi iMiev is now the cheapest electric car
Mitsubishi iMiev is now the cheapest electric car The biggest improvement electric cars need is in the price. And the latest electric-car maker to make that improvement is Mitsubishi, which just...
View ArticleMore useful HealthCare.gov tips, with screen shots
More useful HealthCare.gov tips, with screen shots After the long-overdue addition of a window shopping feature, HealthCare.gov has continued to make improvements so fast it’s hard to keep up. One is...
View ArticlePlan now to avoid new, higher taxes
Plan now to avoid new, higher taxes For some taxpayers, the chickens come home to roost for tax year 2013. Two laws—the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the Patient Protection and Affordable...
View ArticleFinancial resolutions worth keeping
Financial resolutions worth keeping New Year’s resolutions typically involve losing weight, but here’s another idea: Why not plan to get your finances into shape, too? Almost half of those who set...
View ArticleBest holiday travel credit cards
Best holiday travel credit cards The promise of free air travel seems too good to pass up. Just sign up for a credit card, the offers say, and you’ll get enough points for a round-trip domestic...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock
First drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock Even after driving one for 10 days, it’s hard to define the Cadillac ELR. The rich brother of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, the ELR applies...
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