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Space-Saving Double-Oven Ranges
Remodeling your kitchen? Choices among cooktops, ovens and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports test more than 250 models to help you hone in one some great buys.
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#1 Frying Pan
If you're looking to replace your frying pan, you've got plenty of choices. Maybe you're thinking about getting one that's being touted by a celebrity chef. Consumer Reports says not so fast.
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Heads up on unscrupulous movers
More people move in June than any other month. How to protect yourself from unscrupulous movers!
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Top Pod Coffeemakers
Single-serve machines that brew one cup of coffee at a time are all the rage these days. We put them to the test so you don't waste your money.
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An electric ice cream scoop?
Tired of hard ice cream... Check out the electric ice cream scoop that makes serving ice cream a breeze.
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The latest & greatest Android phones
Despite all the talk about Apple's iPhones, more than 50% of the smart-phone market opts for an Android phone. We've got a look at three phones Consumer Reports says are worth considering.
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Help for struggling pet owners
Food stamps for pets? How one man has started a new program to help pet owners feed their pets, so they don't end up having to give them up.
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Great easy-to-install flooring
If you've ever replaced a floor in your house, you know much work it can be with all the hammering, nailing and gluing. But now new products promise to change that. We're checking them out.
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Nat'l Running Day is Wednesday, June 5th
A personal trainer from Life Time Fitness shows you some good stretches before and after your run. Turns out a lot of people are doing the wrong kind of stretching before they run!
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Top Lawn Mowers
Keeping your lawn cut can be a big job, so with the help of our partners at Consumer Reports, we're helping you find mowers that are easier to use.
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Turn Facebook likes into loans
Being an avid facebook or twitter user can potentially help to get a loan. It is found that some financial companies are starting to use social media to connect to their customers and are even using it to evaluate if they are credit worthy.
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How healthy are snack bars?
When you find yourself eating on the run, snack bars can make a perfect grab-and-go snack. They’re portable and tasty, and you feel like you’re making a healthier choice.
Meet JoAnne Purtan
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JoAnne Purtan
JoAnne Purtan is co-anchor of Action News at Noon and 5 p.m., She also brings viewers a nightly consumer feature called "Don't Waste Your Money." JoAnne joined WXYZ in 1998.
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Send JoAnne an email, so you Don't Waste Your Money!
Consumer News
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Space-Saving Double-Oven Ranges
Remodeling your kitchen? Choices among cooktops, ovens and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports test more than 250 models to help you hone in one some great buys.
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#1 Frying Pan
If you're looking to replace your frying pan, you've got plenty of choices. Maybe you're thinking about getting one that's being touted by a celebrity chef. Consumer Reports says not so fast.
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Company recalls 165,000 baby recliners
A children's product maker is recalling about 165,000 baby recliners linked to at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children falling or hanging over the side of the seats.
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Heads up on unscrupulous movers
More people move in June than any other month. How to protect yourself from unscrupulous movers!
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New iPhone feature aims to prevent theft
Smartphone theft now accounts for an astounding one in three robberies across the United States. INSIDE: How makers like Apple are taking steps to protect you.
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Name change leads to insurance mess
At the doctor’s office, pulling out a health insurance card that bears your old name or doesn’t match your driver’s license probably won’t get you very far. That was the problem for 26-year-old Paula Majeed.
Personal Finance
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Really? Earn flyer miles without flying
Traveling this holiday season? Check out an easy way to score big frequent flyer rewards without ever sitting on an airplane.
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Didn't win the lotto? Apps to earn money
If your smartphone bill is pushing $100 a month, wouldn't it be nice to have a couple of apps that could actually earn you some money?
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6 apps that can earn you money
John Matarese has details on six apps that can earn you a few dollars or more.
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Is a prepaid debit card a good deal?
In general, prepaid debit cards get the thumbs down from consumer groups because they tend to be laden with fees.
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Seven practical college graduation gifts
With so many money worries to face, a thoughtful graduation gift could make all the difference.
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New 401k rules you should know about
You soon won't have to wonder where your retirement dollars are going
