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Consumer Reports: Distracted young drivers
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of deaths among teens in the United States. A just-released Consumer Reports survey reveals many young drivers are keenly aware of the danger of using a cell phone while driving. Nevertheless, there’s still cause for serious concern.
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Consumer Reports: Facebook & your privacy
This next report is about Facebook. In the U.S. alone, nearly half of us have a Facebook page. Each day a tremendous amount of personal information is added to the site. But Consumer Reports cautions some of that information can be used against you and in ways you might not even imagine.
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Consumer Reports: Best on-the-go egg sandwich
More and more fast food restaurants are getting in the breakfast game. But heads up for a health warning — some choices can load you up with a day’s worth of fat and sodium! Consumer Reports just tested fast-food egg sandwiches to see if you can really “Start your morning off right,” as Dunkin’ Donuts suggests, or “Wake up to deliciousness” at McDonald’s.
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Consumer Reports: Escalating bank overdraft fees
High bank fees, including charging for debit card use, had people taking to the streets last year. Some banks caved on that issue. But Consumer Reports says that hasn’t slowed banks down. They’re racking up billions of dollars in overdraft fees.
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Consumer Reports: Pediatric ICU infection risk
Having a child in intensive care is a scary ordeal. But a new investigation by Consumer Reports finds there’s even more reason to worry. Infections in pediatric intensive-care units occur all too often, and many hospitals could do a much better job of preventing them.
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Consumer Reports: Super Supermarket Savings
It's not just Donald Trump who's screaming, "You're fired!" A just-released survey of Consumer Reports subscribers found one in three shoppers has dumped their supermarket. The main complaint- prices. Even if you don't switch supermarkets, Consumer Reports says switching strategies can slice your grocery bill in half!
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Consumer Reports: GPS pet-tracking devices
Keeping track of things like your car keys and wallet are hard enough, but what about when the object you’re looking for is your lost four-legged friend? Consumer Reports just tested three GPS devices to see how well they can track pets that wander off.
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Consumer Reports: Supplement Dos and Don'ts
Half of us take vitamins and supplements regularly. Some are worth it. Others are not only a waste of money, but can in fact be harmful.
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Consumer Reports: Bullet-proofing your tax return
It’s tax time again. The last thing you want to worry about is an audit. If you earn less than $200,000 dollars a year, your likelihood of being audited is about one in 100. Those odds go up significantly for certain types of taxpayers. Consumer Reports has important advice on how to stay under the IRS radar.
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Consumer Reports: Safe, durable cribs
It goes without saying you want the best for your baby, and that includes a safe, sturdy crib. Consumer Reports’ rigorous tests of cribs are designed to help you choose one that’s just that.
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Consumer Reports: Top Pick 2012 Cars
It’s an annual event and a coveted distinction in the auto industry- Consumer Reports 10 Top Pick vehicles. These cars are great performers, reliable and safe. For 2012, one carmaker is a stand out.
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Consumer Reports: Stroller safety alert
Pushing one child in a stroller is enough work, but what if you have two little ones to worry about? Consumer Reports’ latest tests of double strollers found one with a potential safety risk.
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Consumer Reports: Faulty fire-causing appliances
Home appliances cause an estimated 150,000 fires a year, resulting in 150 deaths and more than $500 million in property damage. A new Consumer Reports investigation has turned up disturbing findings. While many of those fires are due to human error, a troubling number are caused by defective appliances.
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Consumer Reports: Junk health insurance caution
Health reform was supposed to make decent health care coverage available to everyone at a reasonable cost, but the law isn't fully implemented yet, and many people are unwittingly signing up for insurance that barely protects them. A Consumer Reports investigation calls out what they are calling "junk" health insurance and how to avoid it.
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Consumer Reports: Needless identity theft protection
It can be frightening when someone steals your financial information and goes on a shopping spree. That fear has helped drive sales of identify-theft protection services. Americans are spending an estimated $3.5 billion dollars a year on these services, but Consumer Reports says - save your money!
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Consumer Reports: GPS on your smart phone
Sales of portable GPS units have fallen, but plenty of people are downloading navigation apps to get where they're going. Consumer Reports tests some of the latest GPS apps for your smart phone.
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Consumer Reports: Best space heater buy
Dyson put style into household appliances, first with its vacuums and then with its fans. Now it's promoting a cool-looking space heater that Consumer Reports just tested.
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Consumer Report: Exposing hidden sugar
Think you don't eat a lot of sugar? Consider this - every day the average American consumes the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of "extra" sugar - sugar that's been added to food and beverages. That's about a half of a cup a day! If you're pretty sure you don't have a sweet tooth, Consumer Reports says you may be in for a surprise.
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Consumer Reports: Fight back against bank fees
Protests over Bank of America's debit-card fee triggered a nationwide backlash. It was dropped, but don't expect an end to escalating fees. Consumer Reports tells you how to fight back!
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Consumer Reports: Keeping your diet on track
For some of you, the new year means making a New Year’s resolution- And that may be to lose weight. Consumer Reports says starting a diet is relatively easy- the hard part is sticking to it. They just polled more than 3,000 of its subscribers on losing weight to see just what they’re doing to stay on target.
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Consumer Reports: Accurate fever thermometers
With cold and flu season upon us, having a thermometer that's easy to use can come in really handy, especially with a sick child.
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Consumer Reports: Naughty & Nice List
It's not just kids who are on the "Naughty and Nice" list this holiday season. Consumer Reports is out with its annual "Holiday Report Card" that names companies with consumer friendly policies … and not-such-consumer-friendly policies. Wait 'til you see who gets a lump of coal!
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Consumer Reports: Sizing up outlet bargains
Everyone is looking for a good deal these days. Do outlets always deliver? In this week's Consumer Reports segment, we're on your side revealing which stores offer great prices and quality merchandise.
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Consumer Reports: Save on electronics
Tablets, e-readers, and smart phones are likely to be some of the hottest gifts this season. We're on your side, in this week's Consumer Reports segment showing you how to save on these sometimes expensive holiday gifts.
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Consumer Reports: Mystery fish for sale
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