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Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Credit Scores Gotchas Consumer Reports: Credit Scores Gotchas (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 3:44 PM PDT
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Latest Car Innovations Consumer Reports: Latest Car Innovations (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 27, 2013 at 3:17 PM PDT
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring. A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. And if you drift out of your lane, some cars caution you with a beep. Consumer Reports Auto Test Center also tests collision-warning systems. The Chrysler 300 beeps if you’re about to hit something. And cars such as the Audi A8 actually apply the brakes for you.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Oversold Testosterone Treatments Consumer Reports: Oversold Testosterone Treatments (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM PDT
Two years ago drugmakers spent 14-million dollars promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent 100-million dollars. And sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012. But Consumer Reports says most men don’t need testosterone treatments.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: The skinny on fitness video games Consumer Reports: The skinny on fitness video games (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 16, 2013 at 5:21 PM PDT
Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013, Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer, and Zumba Core. They cost anywhere from $20 to $50.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Securing Your Smart Phone Consumer Reports: Securing Your Smart Phone (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: May 2, 2013 at 11:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 11:26 PM PDT
If you store sensitive information on your smart phone, losing track of it could spell disaster. A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Ground-Turkey Caution Consumer Reports: Ground-Turkey Caution (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT
Trying to serve up healthy meals? More and more people are opting for ground turkey instead of beef. Even Burger King has started serving up turkey burgers. Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that it can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: Save on TV, Phone & Internet Consumer Reports: Save on TV, Phone & Internet (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM PDT
To save on TV, Internet, and phone bills, many people get all three services from the same company. Those “triple plays” get you steep discounts, but only for a limited time. Then bills often shoot up. But Consumer Reports says there are ways to save.
Problem Solvers Consumer Reports: More Reliable Motorcycles Consumer Reports: More Reliable Motorcycles (Video)
By Consumer Reports Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 5:28 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM PDT
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating riding experience and can deliver impressive fuel savings. If you’re thinking about getting one, Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed more than 4,000 motorcycle owners to find some of the most reliable ones.