May 25, 2013

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Best Cell Phone Service

If you are unhappy with your cell phone service, you're not alone. Only about half the people in a new Consumer Reports' survey were highly satisfied.

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Women Pay More At Drugstores

When you go to the drugstore, do you ever wonder what the difference is between his and her products? Consumer Reports says one big difference may be price.

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Cabernet Sauvignon At Great Prices

A good bottle of wine can really complement a holiday feast, whether you're preparing it or going to someone else's home. Consumer Reports has some to recommend that are pleasing to your palate and pocketbook-and can save you time during the harried holidays.

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BPA In Canned Foods

Seven-billion pounds of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, are produced every year and used in all sorts of products-Including clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.

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Pricey Vs. Cheap Spices

Herbs and spices add variety and flavor to foods. But the small jars can cost plenty-in some cases the equivalent of more than one hundred dollars a pound.

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Ready-To-Go Gravies

It's time to get ready for a Thanksgiving feast, and you're stressed for time. Could a store-bought gravy save you some time and fool your guests?

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Leaner Holiday Tipping

Holiday tipping is a tradition, but if you start to get sweaty palms trying to figure out WHO to tip and HOW MUCH, you're not alone.

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Don't Get Burned With Heartburn

Heartburn. It used to be, the treatment was to avoid spicy foods and pop a lot of antacids. That was before drug companies discovered that a little indigestion could mean big money.

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Costly Car Mistakes

With money tight, you may be ignoring that strange noise under your hood. Consumer Reports warns-that could be a costly mistake!

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Confusing Food Labels

Some of the healthy-sounding claims on the front of food packages are now under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is concerned that they may be misleading shoppers.

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Coffeemakers For Less

While sales of most appliances are down, coffeemaker sales are perking right along. They're up 5% this year.

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Best Blu-Ray Players

Prices on Blu-Ray players are coming down, and more and more Blu-ray movies are now available, so you may be thinking of getting a player-or giving one.

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Return Policy Gotchas

Last year, a whopping 219-billion dollars worth of products were returned. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says in order not to get burned later put return policies on your radar now.

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Tasty High-Fiber Cereals

Consumer Reports has just tested high-fiber cereals to see if at long last, flavor and fiber can go together.

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Super Showerheads

Good showerheads can really make the difference. They can be easy to install, but figuring out which to buy is tough. Consumer Reports puts them to the test.

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So-So Chore Savers

In our time-stressed world, products that promise to save time and effort can be big sellers. Consumer Reports tests three "make-your-life-easier products" to see if they really can save you time and effort.

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Safer Carbon-Monoxide Alarms

Nearly 500 Americans die from carbon-monoxide poisoning each year. And more than 15,000 end up in emergency rooms.

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