Buying a car? With lots of incentives, now might be time
Lincoln Journal Star
Auto manufacturers and dealers are promising you the world right now in an effort to restart the industry’s engine. They’ll make your car payments if you lose your job. They’ll give you an interest-free loan.
Financial experts: Now may be time for new wheels
NWITimes.com
There's a great selection, and the dealers are hungry to make deals," said Jeff Bartlett, deputy editor at ConsumerReports.org . While Congress is reviewing several "cash for clunkers" proposals, which would give consumers credit for tradin...
Financial experts: Now may be time for new wheels
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Automakers are offering some of the best deals, incentives and guarantees in the history of the industry, making now the right time to buy in the eyes of some financial experts.
Do the research before buying a car
Buffalo News
Consumerreports.org is a good place to start (yearly subscription, $26; monthly price, $5.95) because it can quickly narrow down your search to a select few. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa. dot.gov) has good infor...
Getting to the root of hassle-free lawns and yards
Daily Local News
... covers, ornamental grasses and plants instead. 10. Do a weekly walk-around. Check the lawn once a week for stressed plants and turf, bare spots, compacted soil and signs of too much watering. Visit the Consumer Reports Web site at www....
Financial Prescriptions
Wall Street Journal
Consumer Reports has a Web site to help you compare drugs: http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/index.htm. 6. Focus on Prevention It pays to stay physically active, follow a healthy diet and stop smoking cigarettes, says AAR...
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best (and worst) cars for your money
KUSA-TV
You can get more information on how other models compare at www.ConsumerReports.org/april Consumer Reports has no commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor appearing on this Web site. In an extended interview for 9NEWS 7 a.m. C...
How to burglarproof a house on the cheap
Daily Local News
... fool anyone. Instead, stash valuables in a fake wall outlet, above a ceiling tile, in a hollowed-out book among dozens of real books, or in the leg of a coffee table. Cost: From FREE to $25. Visit the Consumer Reports Web site at www.c...
CONSUMER REPORTS: Great DTV without cable or satellite
KUSA-TV
You can get the ratings at www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/tvs-services/digital-tv-converter/overview/dtv-converter-box-guide.htm. You might be aware that the government was providing a $40 coupon to help people pay for a ...
turning to user-generated content
Mediabistro.com
User-generated content was the topic on one of this afternoon's con-current panel discussion at the 2008 American Magazine Conference. Kevin McKean of Consumer Reports and ConsumerReports.org moderated the group which included Mitchell Fox,...
How to avoid junky health insurance
Chicago Sun-Times
That's what Consumer Reports magazine concluded in evaluating health plans for its May edition (online at www.ConsumerReports Health.org). Among its findings: • • Health plans with gaping holes in coverage are offered by insurers large and ...
Ten tips to trim your cell phone bill
Abilene Reporter-News
The average cell-phone user spends about $600 a year on mobile service, while families that talk, text or use other phone features more than average can spend upward of $1,800.
Watchdog: Even responsible consumers are seeing credit card rates rise
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
... your credit card company if your payment will be late and ask about your options. Seek credit counseling with a nonprofit counselor who belongs to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Sources: American Bankers Association, Co...
Slashing Your Grocery Bill
TriCities.com
Just being included in the flyer can boost sales 500 percent and manufacturers often pay for ads in them. Consumer Reports’ complete list of 13 ways to save at the supermarket: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/may-2009/fo...
Consumer Reports Uncovers the Best Values in Lawn Gear
Earthtimes
The full story is also available online at www.ConsumerReports.org along with expanded buying advice and Ratings to help consumers make a smart purchase decision. MAY 2009 The material above is intended for legitimate news entities only; it...
