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Credit Card Changes and Dangerous Online Searches
What you need to know about the new credit card changes...and what are the most dangerous online searches. Video Watch Video
Keeping the Bad Guys Out
More homes are broken into during the summer than any other time. How can you protect your home? Video Watch Video
Protect Your Information
Find out how scam artists are counting on a phone call to get you to give up personal information! Video Watch Video
Cash For Clunkers Scam
Beware of Cash For Clunkers Scams!
Summer Toy Test
Pint-sized testers put summer toys to the test to help help you find ones your kids will love! Video Watch Video
Tuesday Test
Does the ShamWow Really Work?
It’s like a shammy, it’s like a towel, it’s like a sponge. It’s ShamWow, another can’t live without it infomercial product. We put the ShamWow to our Tuesday Test.
Flushable Wipes? Consumer Reports Says 'Not Really'
Flushable wipes are marketed as an alternative to toilet paper. That may sound like a great idea, but Consumer Reports found a big problem. Video Watch Video
Free Online Dating
Many businesses are struggling right now, but the business of finding love is going strong. Internet dating is experiencing tremendous growth, but it’s not always about forking over money to meet a potential match. Today a growing number of cash-strapped singles are looking to give free love a whole new meaning.
Tuesday Test: NetBooks
It’s one bright spot in this tough economy, mini-laptops with matching mini price tags. Sales are expected to quadruple over the next four years. But are they right for you? Video Watch Video
Tuesday Test: Blu-Ray Player For Less
One out of three Americans has a high-definition TV—and nothing showcases what an HDTV can do like a Blu-ray player. Now, with prices dropping, you might be tempted to trade in your old DVD player. Consumer Reports just tested both Blu-ray and DVD players and can help you sort out your choices.
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