Health-Care Reform Truth & Consequences—Putting Benefits and Costs Under the Microscope Health care will be more accessible, but changes will come with higher prices that might not be obvious.
Scooters A Buyer's Market for Safer Rides Four-stroke engines in small scooters have better fuel injection, which makes them faster.
License to Steal:
Outrageous Bank Fees
and Business Practices Banks are living high on the hog while consumers are hog-tied by exorbitant fees—and the government can't be counted on to help.
Fetching Pet Products Unleashing the "Green" Plus: Best Buys in Beds, Carriers,
Crates & Kennels, Leashes, Seat Belts
and Underground Fences Manufacturers are trying to lure customers with "green" pet products, but, as with products for humans, beware of greenwashing.
Going the Distance Auto Remote Starters Evolve Technology that eliminates interference has increased the range of these devices.
Cloud Computing—What's Behind the Billowing Privacy & Security Concerns Internet-based, or "cloud," computing is beneficial in numerous ways, but can you trust the cloud to keep your personal data safe?
Mobile Apps:
Population Explosion—How to Find the Real Deal The rapid growth of smartphone apps has resulted in a confusing array of choices that won't be cleared up any time soon as new products enter the burgeoning marketplace.
SPECIAL SECTION
Auto Sneak Preview
Microcars & Compacts
Take Center Stage
We give you the lowdown on 2011 and early 2012 models—including trick-out hatchbacks, sporty sedans and "shrunken" three-row minivans.
Bright Ideas Outdoor Lighting That Earns Glowing Reviews Fixtures that use LED bulbs or solar power are more efficient than traditional lighting—but they're not yet an ideal solution.
Top-Rated Freezers Chill Factor A company that made five major brands of freezers went out of business in 2009, which means that you now have fewer choices and probably will pay more.
Home Sweet Home-Office Furniture Desks • Chairs • Workstations • Closed Units More pieces than ever are available with designs that let you more easily plug in your electronic devices. Plus, you'll find chairs that don't need mechanical adjustment.
Setting the Table Today's Best Dinnerware Values You'll find durable dinnerware that's stylish and that can make the transition from weekday to more-formal weekend meals.
Departments
Healthy
Living
Top model not scared to show some skin • New techniques don't eliminate risks of inducing labor • Hand-held diagnostic scanner. . .
What's New
What follows the iPad? • Replace cash with your face • OK to get lost with this cellphone • New digital point-and-shoots have wide-angle lenses . . .
Your
Money
IndyCar driver revs business • Investing in the land down under • IRS relaxes taxes • Blending blended-family finances • New Medicaid disability waivers . . .
Consumer
Alert
Poisonous online ads • Free credit report? Nope • Neck collars put you in a bind • Dioxins in your food • Web data security under investigation . . .
Marketplace
Spiff up modern bathroom for less • "Open" e-commerce to friends • Dow's solar shingle • Intel's plan for connecting your electronic devices . . .
Car
Smart
Hyundai's big little car • Chrysler under fire • Black boxes in your car • Inflatable columns in Mercedes-Benz concept protect passengers during side-impact . . .
Consumers
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