May 25, 2013

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What To Do If You Lose Your Job

With unemployment at a 15-year high, you may be worried about your job. Consumer Reports has important advice to help you avoid financial disaster should you find yourself out of work.

Cutting Baby Formula Costs Safely

In this economic crisis, people are doing everything they can to save-sometimes with dire consequences. Consumer Reports says there are safe ways to save on infant formula.

Finding Favorite Cosmetics

Every year, countless beauty products are discontinued. Consumer Reports shows us how to track down our favorite cosmetics.

Deadly Vehicle Rollovers

Every year in the United States, more than 10,000 people are killed in rollover accidents. Consumer Reports says tougher standards and more rigorous testing are urgently needed.

Fraudulent Foreclosure Help

With more than three million foreclosure filings in 2008 and no end in site, people are desperate. Sadly, it turns out these people are prime targets for financial predators.

Murky Glass Cleaner Warnings

Poison Control centers get a lot of calls concerning glass cleaners. Consumer Reports finds the safety information on many glass cleaners is far from crystal clear.

Top Heart-Rate Monitors

Consumer Reports tests a variety of monitors. At $30-$100, it's a good way to track your exercise progress.

Countering Check Counterfeiting

A suspected check counterfeiter purchased an estimated four thousand dollars in merchandise during several shopping trips to the Nebraska furniture mart.

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Debit-Card Theft On The Rise

With the economy in trouble, criminals are targeting debit cards. They steal your PIN code-then steal your money. Consumer Reports tells you how to protect yourself.

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones

Whether we use them to listen to music or talk on the phone, we love our headphones. Sales topped $600 million last year. Consumer Reports tests several different types.

Super Sewing Machine

Consumer Reports tests a wide variety of sewing machines, including one that carries the "Project Runway" name.

Debt-Settlement Traps

Americans are buried under more than $900 billion in Credit-card debt. No doubt you've seen debt-settlement companies advertise that they'll work with your creditors to reduce the money you owe. But Consumer Reports says, watch out, because you could end up in even worse financial trouble.

Better Car-Battery Boosters

Few things are more annoying than getting into your car and it won't start. Consumer Reports tested mini jump-starters to see if they've got the juice to get you back on the road.

Best Glucose Monitors

Consumer Reports tested 13 blood-glucose monitors to find the best for your dollar.

Top Coffee Grinders

How far will you go for a great cup of coffee? For many people, grinding their own coffee beans is essential. Consumer Reports can help you find a good grinder for less.

Best Colombian Coffee

American drink 400 million cups of coffee every day. Consumer Reports tests top-selling Colombian coffee and found you don't have to pay a lot to brew a great cup.

Diet Secrets

We gain an average 20 pounds between the ages of 25 and 55. Consumer Reports surveyed 21,000 readers to find the secrets to keeping the weight off.

Best Super Bowl Pizza

A new microwave promises pizza in record time--would it work for your Super Bowl party? Consumer Reports puts it to the test.

Plug-In Prius Holds Promise

Conversion kits are already available to turn a Toyota Prius into a plug-in. It's expensive, but Consumer Reports wanted to test to see what the future's going to bring.

Home Gyms For Under $100

Gym memberships usually spike in January, but with the average membership costing hundreds of dollars a year-perhaps it's time for a home gym.

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