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Are you in the market for a new car? The October issue looks at car safety and a whole lot more!

What supplements are worth the investment? How healthy is the yogurt you are eating? Read the September issue of CR to find out!

Dangerous dust, supermarket savings and the "last goodbye" - it's all part of the August issue of Consumer Reports.

From streaming services to sunscreen, the July issue of Consumer Reports has you covered!

From produce to televisions, the May/June issue of Consumer Reports has it covered!

Read. Shop. Buy smart. Thinking of trading in that old car for a new model?  That’s a big commitment. Before you head to the dealership...

Read. Shop. Buy smart. Everyone knows a good night’s sleep is essential to good health.  It stands to reason that your mattress has a lot to do with how well you sleep.  In this issue CR is all set to help you “Find a Mattress You’ll Love.”  Start by reading “5 Key Factors” which will take you through a question-and-answer process that builds a list of mattress qualities based on the way you sleep.  Take that list and turn to the ratings pages to learn which mattress brands a

Read. Shop. Buy smart. We recycle plastic food containers but few of us realize chemicals from those plastics are being recycled through us.  In this issue CR describes how chemicals from plastics, called bisphenols and phthalates, get into our food and why they are dangerous.  The chemical DEHP, which CR notes has been linked to "insulin resistance, high blood pressure and reproductive issues," is found at higher levels in fatty foods.  For example, cream may have 5-10 times

Read. Shop. Buy smart. In this issue CR asks, “What’s in your water?” and tells you how to conduct the necessary tests to find out.  They contend that industries are releasing new chemicals at a rate difficult for the EPA to keep up with, and that it is questionable whether the limits EPA sets will be strict enough to protect consumers.  If tested water shows problems, what remedies exist to fix it?  CR provides a handy list of regulated and unregulated contaminants and expla

In this special double issue CR rates and reviews 855 products – everything from Great Gifts to Cooking Appliances. The holidays should be a time of good cheer, not a time for angry phone calls and long waits on customer service hold lines.  “9 Secrets to Getting Great Customer Service” can help making a gift selection over the phone or an exchange or return easier.  CR’s “Secret Shopper’s Advice for Better Service”is also a must-read before picking up the phone. With the hol

Read. Shop. Buy smart. How can you tell if the food you are buying is fresh and safe to eat?  This month Consumer Reports (CR) reviews 10 risky foods and offers steps to select and prepare food safely. The list of risky foods is based on an analysis of data about foods most often recalled.  This doesn’t mean these foods should be avoided; rather be aware of the conditions under which they are processed and properly wash, cook and store them.  Surprisingly leafy greens account

Read. Shop. Buy smart. This month CR tells us “How to Stay Healthy Longer.”  Today’s life expectancy is 26 years longer than it was in the 1950s. While that is great news, we need to learn how to enjoy good health during that extended time.  Start by finding out what to expect as you age, and get smart about how to recognize trouble.  Don’t stop there!  Learn how to address some age-related changes and possibly prevent them.   CR also eplains which tests and screenings provid

Read. Shop. Buy smart. Do you know how to avoid being scammed?  This month CR explains how scammers make use of texts, phone calls, e-mails, ATM cards, and even QR codes to capture your information.  They do this by playing upon your friendships, emotions and fears.  Don’t fall for their tricks!  For example, any message, call or e-mail that urges you to act immediately isa red flag.  Don’t respond or click on a link if you get such a message.  Does the message say your accou

Read. Shop. Buy smart. The health benefits of seafood are well known, including lowered risk of heart disease, obesity and cognitive decline, but cost and food safety concerns have stopped some from adding it to our diets. This month Consumer Reports (CR) reminds us that a portion of seafood the size of a deck of cards is enough to gain the health benefits. That portion size helps put the price into perspective, but what about food safety? This month’s lead article: “Is You

Read. Shop. Buy smart. This special May/June issue of Consumer Reports (CR) is focused on helping you “keep more of your money” by showing you how to “Save Big at Home” and waste less.  Here you will find 14 pages of ideas that could save thousands in 2023.  The savings suggestions cover everything from air conditioners to washing machines.  Many of these ideas, such as lowering (or raising) the thermostat are totally free, others might require upgrading to energy efficient a