March 2009

Skimming Scams - from Consumer Reports
Using a technique known as skimming, counterfeiters of ATM and Debit Cards are out there -- itching to get their hands on the cold cash in your bank account. CR Podcast

Questions of Health - from Consumer Reports
Does taking a lot of supplements pose risks? Is robotic surgery better than traditional? Here are the answers. CR Podcast

Digital Cameras -- an Update - from Consumer Reports
The latest digital cameras, many of which are packed with features once rare on point-and-shoots. CR Podcast

Stick Vacs and Handhelds - from Consumer Reports
Handheld and stick vacuums that make cleanup of small messes no big deal. CR Podcast

"Giant Pills" Display at D.C.'s Union Station Offers Free Guide from Consumer Reports to Save Money on Your Medicine
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2009 – D.C. area residents who are trying to save money on medicine can go to Union Station this week for a free copy of a new magazine from Consumer Reports. The display in Union Station’s main...

Poll: 66% of Americans Blindsided by Cost of Drugs; Many Not Taking Needed Medications
New Consumer Reports Best Drugs For Less Magazine Rates 200 Medications YONKERS, NY — Sticker shock is taking a toll on Americans when they fill their prescriptions: 66% of those polled by Consumer Reports said they found out the cost...

Vacuum Cleaners - from Consumer Reports
Results of Consumer Reports tests of almost sixty vacuum cleaners for the March issue. CR Podcast

ShopSmart Poll: Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes; Spend Five Hours Per Week Cleaning
The Bathroom Is Least Favorite to Clean, Prefer Vacuuming ShopSmart Reveals the Necessary Tools and Cleaners YONKERS, NY – According to a new poll featured in the May 2009 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, women spend...

ShopSmart Reveals Tips All Online Shoppers Should Know
—The Best Ways to Save Money and Avoid Getting Ripped Off— YONKERS, NY ― In the souring economy, many consumers are cutting back on superfluous spending and instead surfing the Web for bargains on their necessities. But with so many...

Inside ShopSmart’s May 2009 Issue
The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on March 17, 2009. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day. FEATURES: Dirty Tricks. ShopSmart reveals the best (and worst) products...

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