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From text fraud to fake ads, avoid these scams this holiday season
The holiday season is a busy time, but don’t let the stress make you a target for scammers. Consumer Reports warns of grinches trying to steal your money and identity this season.
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How Often Do You Need to Wash Your Stuff?
How long can we really go before we need to wash everyday items? Consumer Reports says don’t throw in the towel just yet – its laundry experts are here to help!
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Facebook Marketplace and Local Buy, Sell Safety Tips
As Consumer Reports explains, there are some safety steps you should take before you meet up for a sale of items you find on online marketplaces.
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Shower Smarter by Saving Money, Water and Your Skin with These Tips
The average family uses up to nearly 40 gallons of water a day while showering, accounting for nearly 17% of residential indoor water use. Here’s how to change that.
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New Requirements Track Contamination-Prone Foods
Millions of people get sick each year from contaminated food, and finding the source of the contamination isn’t easy. But that could be changing. There’s a new plan aimed at reducing the number of foodborne illnesses and deaths.
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Have a Medical Test or Procedure Denied by Insurance? Here's How to Appeal
What do you do if your health insurance provider refuses to cover a test, treatment, or medication your doctor says you need? Before you dig into savings and pay out of pocket, Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal. And the good news is that it’s not that hard to do.
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
A recent change that should make hearing aids easier to get because some models will be sold over the counter. Consumer Reports explains the new ways of shopping for a hearing aid.
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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Coffee? Apparently, Yes
Consumer Reports even says that having more than one cup of coffee a day could have a positive impact on your health. But do you know how much coffee is too much?
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‘In the Event of a Zombie Apocalypse…': What's in the Fine Print You're Signing?
Most of us click “I agree” and start downloading, but if you actually read those very tiny words, you might be surprised at what you’re agreeing to. Consumer Reports reveals the most common hidden clauses and what we all may be signing away.
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Deals on Products to Buy in June
The official start to summer is almost here – which means now is the time to double-check your warm-weather inventory. And with Father’s Day and Fourth of July sales coming up, Consumer Reports says the month of June is a great time to save on purchases big and small.
