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	Does spending less on spices change your food's taste? Consumer Reports ran tests to see if buying less expensive seasonings sacrifices flavor.
	Cutting through confusing food labels Consumer Reports' ShopSmart cautions that what's on the front of the package may not be a good guide to what's inside. Video
	Holiday tipping; who to tip and how much? 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.
	Before you buy, know the return policy Consumer Reports reveals stores it claims have the best return policies. Video
	Treat heartburn for less If your doctor suggests a PPI, Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs says several over-the-counter alternatives can work just as well and save you thousands of dollars a year.
	Blu-ray players put to the test Prices on Blu-ray players are coming down, and more and more Blu-ray movies are now available. Consumer Reports just tested more than two dozen.
	Save money on pet care Consumer Reports Money Adviser has tallied up lots of ways to save on pets.
	Avoid costly car mistakes Routine maintenance and early fixes when something starts to go wrong can save you money. Video
	Paper towels put to the test Consumer Reports tested 21 paper towels, including name brands, as well as some claiming to be made from recycled paper.
	Lunches that taste good and save money Consumer Reports ShopSmart has ways to add spark to lunches so that you can start adding up the savings.
	BPA in canned food Consumer Reports tested food for BPA. Outside lab tests found that many of the samples contained BPA levels that were higher than the level Consumer Reports' experts believe could pose a safety risk. Video
	Tested: GPS on iPhones In the last 10 years, GPS devices have revolutionized getting around. Now iPhone users can get navigation apps for their phones.
	Tested: products claiming to save you time and money In our time-stressed world, products that promise to save time and effort can be big sellers. Some deliver on those promises. Some don't.
	Finding smarter, healthier snacks for your money Supermarket shelves are crammed with "crisp" versions of crackers and chips that look healthy. So Consumer Reports ShopSmart checked out 14 snacks to find out how nutritious they were and how good they taste
	Tested: upright vacuums Looking for an upright vacuum that won't break the bank or your back? There are lots of lightweight vacuums in stores, and some vacuums can weigh more than 23, 24, or 25 pounds!
	Hybrids put to the test The Prius hybrid was first sold in America in 2001. Three years later, Toyota introduced the second-generation Prius. And now, for 2010, the Prius has once again been redesigned, and Consumer Reports just tested it.
	Can you trust online user reviews? You may think user reviews are posted by shoppers. But ShopSmart magazine cautions, not all user reviews are objective and independent.
	Surviving credit card changes Credit Card companies are making all kinds of changes before a new federal law takes effect in February 2010. Video
	Showerheads put to the test Showerheads can be easy to install, but figuring out which to buy is tough. Consumer Reports had the invigorating task of testing showerheads—18 in all.
	Safer carbon monoxide alarms Consumer Reports tested 10 carbon monoxide alarms to see how quickly they'll alert you to low-level and high-level leaks. Video

	High fiber cereals test For a 2,000-calorie diet, 28 grams of fiber are recommended. Consumer Reports just tested 18 high-fiber cereals, which per serving have 25 percent to 50 percent of the daily recommended amount.
	Online web seals don't always protect consumers Companies post Web seals on their site to show that their business is on the up and up, or that they protect their customer's privacy. But Consumer Reports says you can't always count on them.
	How to safely dispose of old electronics It can be tricky finding places to recycle your old electronics. Consumer Reports has some tips on where to turn. Video
	Anti-wrinkle eye creams; to the test Consumer Reports just put 16 different brands of antiwrinkle eye creams to the test to see whether they deliver. Video
	Shopping for the best homeowner's insurance Many people don't have reliable insurance for their home. That's the finding of a Consumer Reports National Research Center survey on insuring your home Video
	Best mattress for a good night's sleep Having problems getting a good night's sleep? A just-released Consumer Reports survey finds a new mattress can help. Video
	Best juice for your family Consumer Reports helps you slice through the many choices you're seeing in stores. Video
	Save money on printing costs Consumer Reports says no matter which printer you buy, there are ways to save on ink, as well as on paper. Video
	Store brands vs name brands Consumer Reports' trained tasters compared leading brand names to store brands, trying 29 different foods.
	Do pellet stoves save money on heating costs? Consumer Reports just tested six pellet stoves, ranging in price from $1,300 to almost $4,000, and found there are pluses and minuses.
	Missed home energy savings High energy bills driving you crazy? What if you could be paying a lot less? Video
	Tips to protect your credit score Consumer Reports Money Adviser has some important information on how to protect your credit score in this volatile economy. Video
	Infant car seat safety risk When it comes to baby travel-stroller systems, Orbit is one of the hippest and most expensive. But in Consumer Reports' tests at a specialized lab, two out of six seats failed simulated crashes.
	Better prepaid cell plans Consumer Reports says that with the right prepaid plan, you could cut your phone bill in half even if you're a heavy user. Video
	Decoding gluten-free food Gluten-free foods are quite the rage these days. But, Consumer Reports ShopSmart says gluten-free products do have nutritional deficiencies, and they can cost more. Video
	How do you know if zero trans fats means zero? Find out what's being done to clear up this consumer confusion.
	Best lighting; new CFL's put to the test Do you want to save money and energy by switching to CFL lights in your home, but the spiral design doesn't work everywhere? Hold on—CFLs now come in different designs and can even work in chandeliers and candelabras.
	Pros & cons of longer eyelash drug A new drug promises to grow longer, fuller lashes. But Consumer Reports says there are some drawbacks. Video
	Save money on siding for your home It's one of the few investments you're more likely to recover when you sell your home.
	Save money on roof replacement Replacing a roof can cost thousands of dollars, but sometimes not replacing it can prove even more costly.
	Save money on new appliances Need to replace one of your appliances but afraid you can't afford to? There's hope. Consumer Reports offers tips to find the best deals and save you cash.
	Tips to keep your appliances running longer With people watching every penny, Consumer Reports has some advice to help stretch your money by keeping what you already own.
	Millions of dollars in rebates go unclaimed One in five people surveyed didn't get the rebate they applied for or were disqualified for some technicality. Video
	Baby strollers put to the test Consumer Reports puts strollers through a number of tests, assessing how easy strollers are to maneuver. Video
	Best freezers to save money and energy Many people are using freezers to save money on groceries. Consumer Reports recently put dozens to the test fo find the best buys. Video
	Reverse mortgage rip-offs A Consumer Reports investigation reveals the loans all too often lead to financial ruin. Video
	Nonstick cookware put to the test While cooking a nice meal can be enjoyable, cleaning up after one isn't.
	Get the "last drop" & the most for your money Consumer Reports spent weeks pumping, pouring, and squeezing everyday products to see what's being wasted. Video
	Best backpacks for your kids Consumer Reports puts a dozen backpacks to the test, comparing quality and price.
	Rebuilding your finances Consumer Reports says you need a new plan of action when dealing with money in this economy. Video

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