Smart road tips for Halloween safety
Smart road tips for Halloween safety Halloween is a holiday that is supposed to be scary, but as costumed children hit the roads for treats, safety should be a top priority to ensure no true horrors...
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Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers White Oak Pastures has been in Will Harris’ family for five generations, during which time the Georgia farmer has witnessed the agricultural industry...
View ArticleThe inside dope on outlet malls
The inside dope on outlet malls You’ll find lots of holiday festivities at most outlet malls—carolers, cocoa, Santa and his photo-snapping elves. And for the fifth year in a row, shoppers at the...
View Article7 products on deep discount in November
7 products on deep discount in November Gearing up for your holiday shopping? You might think that because you faithfully compare prices online before buying, download coupons to your phone, and watch...
View ArticleHalloween can be terrifying for cats and dogs
Halloween can be terrifying for cats and dogs As cute as it may seem to dress your feline friend or canine companion in a Halloween costume, a frightened dog in a cape is nobody’s idea of fun...
View ArticleEliminating the home hazard from window coverings
Eliminating the home hazard from window coverings About once a month in the United States, a child between 7 months and 10 years old is strangled in the cords of window blinds and shades. Typically,...
View ArticlePoor crash-test performance costs the Nissan Quest its Consumer Reports’...
Poor crash-test performance costs the Nissan Quest its Consumer Reports’ recommendation Consumer Reports has suspended its recommendation of the otherwise high-scoring Nissan Quest minivan because it...
View ArticleUltimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents
Ultimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents Our new Ultimate Gift Ideas video takes you on a customized tour inside Consumer Reports, where you can choose your own...
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Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers Cable isn’t a luxury, argues Jan Thacher; it’s a lifeline. Indeed, as broadband Internet and home phone connections are increasingly bundled into...
View ArticleMake sure your Thanksgiving doesn't go up in smoke
Make sure your Thanksgiving doesn't go up in smoke Your kitchen may be the center of your holiday activities, but be careful—it’s also where most house fires start. And the peak day for home cooking...
View ArticleThe best time to buy things, month by month
The best time to buy things, month by month Every day you probably get e-mail, texts, tweets, and circulars announcing great sales. The days of watching the calendar and buying products at the time of...
View ArticleHoliday shipping deadlines: Make sure your Christmas gifts arrive on time
Holiday shipping deadlines: Make sure your Christmas gifts arrive on time If want all of your holiday gifts to arrive by Christmas this year, you'd better finish your gift shopping soon. Check out the...
View Article6 reasons not to take zinc for your cold
6 reasons not to take zinc for your cold Does your co-worker’s first explosive sneeze or your child’s burgeoning cough send you racing to the store for zinc supplements to protect yourself from...
View ArticleHere's why you should still get the flu shot
Here's why you should still get the flu shot The news from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may worry you: This season's flu shot won't protect against half of the nasty flu...
View ArticleThe dangers of winter coats and car seats
The dangers of winter coats and car seats As temperatures start to dip we bundle our children up to prepare them for the elements, but even with good intentions, a bulky coat and a car seat is a...
View Article8 products on deep discount in December
8 products on deep discount in December This time of year you'll see plenty of discount signs in stores. You might think just about everything is on sale for the holidays. But Consumer Reports product...
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Reader tip More than 140 Consumer Reports experts work overtime, analyzing everything from health clinics to hair dye, but we rely on you to share the surprising strategies that make your life a...
View Article5 reasons to skip taking vitamin C for colds
5 reasons to skip taking vitamin C for colds Sniffles, sneezes and an achy head are a good indicator that you’ve caught a cold—and nobody wants to be sick during the holidays. But unfortunately,...
View ArticleCannondale Teramo bike helmet fails Consumer Reports’ safety test
Cannondale Teramo bike helmet fails Consumer Reports’ safety test Wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet is the “single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash,”...
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Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers Did You know that forms you sign when you or a relative enter a medical facility could signal your consent to take whatever drug is prescribed—even...
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