 | Consumer Reports publisher: Delay DTV transition
The non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports is urging Congress to delay the federally-mandated February 17 transition from analog to digital TV broadcasts.
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| Buying Guide For Printers
The printer market is dominated by a handful of well-established brands. Hewlett-Packard is the market leader. Other major brands include Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark.
Consumer Reports offers a buying guide for them all.  Video
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| Diet Secrets
Two out of three American adults are overweight. We gain an average 20 pounds between the ages of 25 and 55. But some people are able to take the weight off and keep it off. And then there are the lucky folks who never seem to gain a pound. Consumer Reports surveyed 21,000 of its readers to find their secrets. Video
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| Strategize To Pay Off Debt
Consumer Reports Money Adviser says now more than ever you need to put the brakes on credit card spending. The best way to protect yourself in tough economic times is to bulk up your savings and pay off your debts. Video
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| Best Coffeemakers
Consumer Reports figures you can save almost $350 a year by brewing coffee at home instead of buying it to go. Consumer Reports tested 34 coffeemakers. Video
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| Excellent Flat Screen TVs
Big, flat-screen TVs—both LCDs and plasmas—are usually hot sellers around the holidays. Considering the economy, this year might be different. But the good news is prices are expected to be 20 percent to 30 percent lower than a year ago. Video
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| Great Mascara For Less
Even in tough economic times, women spend money on makeup. And you might be surprised to learn a seemingly small item—like mascara—is a multimillion-dollar product. Last year women spent more than $400 million on it. Video
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| Saving On Cell Service
Consumer Reports looks into how you can save by cutting back your cell service bill. Video
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| Preventing Border Wars
If you've ever had a disagreement with a neighbor, you know how a small matter can turn into a huge hassle. And if things accelerate and attorneys get involved—now you've got an expensive, messy affair. Consumer Reports points out some of the more frequent trouble spots and how to head off problems. Video
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| Holiday Stains Be Gone!
The holidays are here, and while a Consumer Reports survey shows three out of four people are cutting back on holiday spending—including entertaining—you can probably still count on some messy spills. Consumer Reports ShopSmart has some tried-and-true tips that can keep you stain-free and can even save you money. Video
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