Consumers Digest’s 2013 Automotive Best Buys
Forty-three recommendations across 12 categories.
Chasing Fuel Efficiency: Spending Dollars to Save Pennies?
Although the most fuel-efficient vehicles help you to pay less at the pump, they also increase the overall cost of vehicle ownership.
Concept Cars: Driving Innovation
Information and entertainment systems are more connected than ever before in the latest crop of concept vehicles.
June 12, 2013—A vehicle feature that’s designed to reduce driver distraction doesn’t deliver the intended benefits and is more distracting than is talking on a cellphone, according to a new study.
April 22, 2013—Apple iPhone 5 owners will have a new accessory option—a car.
Refrigerators: The Newest Space Stations
Enhanced versatility is the rule of the day.
Playing All the Angles: High-Performance Dishwashers
The latest dishwashers are quieter, use less water and have more wash options than older models did.
Range Hoods: Under-Cabinet • Chimney • Downdraft
Today's strongest models might need makeup-air systems.
June 12, 2013—Air-conditioner and refrigerator manufacturers will phase out the use of coolants that harm the ozone layer over the next few years, but experts tell Consumers Digest that the change likely won’t have a significant effect on prices.
April 22, 2013—General Electric’s newest front-loading washing machine also can dry your clothes.
Streaming A/V Gear: Making the Right Connections
Streaming-video boxes deliver more features than ever.
Viewer’s Choice: Inside the Streaming-Video Maze
It’s difficult to judge which service best suits your demands.
Sound Opinions: Today’s Best Home-Theater Audio
The number of sources of digital media is on the rise.
June 17, 2013—Microsoft created a version of its Office software for Apple’s iPhone.
June 13, 2013—Apple might launch new iPhones in 2014 that have larger screens than current iPhone models do, according to Reuters.
Affordable Kitchen Makeovers: What’s Below the Surface: Top-Rated Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops & Flooring
Makers of kitchen countertops and flooring have cooked up new features on their latest products.
Pouring It On: Innovative Kitchen Faucets & Sinks
The latest faucets have higher spouts than ever before.
Home-Security Services: Under Surveillance
A lack of regulation can lead to unlicensed workers installing home-security systems.
June 4, 2013—You might be able to purchase groceries through Amazon.com in 2014, according to a report from Reuters.
April 26, 2013—AT&T is the latest telecommunications company to launch a home-security and home-monitoring service.
Medical Breakthroughs: Life-Saving Discoveries
Innovations that are saving lives.
Medical Debt: Adding Insult to Injury
You can negotiate with health-care providers and debt collectors to reduce your debt or develop a payment plan for medical bills.
Medical Apps: Gambling With Your Health
Some medical mobile applications do what they claim to do, but others just siphon bucks from your pocket.
June 10, 2013—Movie star Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a pre-emptive double mastectomy in an effort to reduce her exposure to breast cancer has made waves in both Hollywood and health-care circles. However, Jolie’s radical approach is one that very few women should follow.
June 4, 2013—Food and Drug Administration revised the form that consumers use to report adverse side effects or interactions from prescription medications.
Powerboats 2012: Good Vibrations
Boats now ride more smoothly than they did 4 years ago.
Road Warriors: Car-Top Carriers That Bring It
Today’s car-top carrier models can be attached and removed more conveniently and securely than their predecessors were.
Road to Recovery: RVs 2012
Prices vaulted in the past 4 years; great deals are scarce.
June 11, 2013—School’s out for summer, which means that it’s waterpark season again. However, the latest government estimates for waterpark injuries reinforce the notion that no reliable safety statistics exist.
June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.
Baby Gear: Playing It Safe
New safety concerns have emerged about soft bedding and infant car-seat weight limits.
The Fleecing of America’s Elderly
Government could do a lot more to protect seniors.
High-Tech Hearing Aids: Hearing Is Believing
As technologies change in hearing-aids, consumers still must navigate a maze of confusion when it’s purchase time.
June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.
May 6, 2013—Senior citizens who have questions about identity theft can submit questions to Federal Trade Commission on May 7, 2013, as part of an agency workshop that will be broadcast on the Internet.
Swing Shift: Backyard Playsets Evolve
You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.
Exceptional Values in Outdoor Fireplaces
Manufacturers have improved the design and functionality of their outdoor fireplaces at all prices.
Legends of the Fall: Smart Choices in Chain Saws, Leafblowers, Chippers/Shredders & Lawn Vacs
Today’s fall yard-care machines cut your chores down to size more efficiently than ever before.
April 5, 2013—The first Cub Cadet electric-powered zero-turn-radius riding lawnmower will arrive in stores this month.
March 25, 2013—This spring, you can buy a riding lawnmower that cuts grass and saves gasoline—sort of.
America's Top Charities
Where to donate in today's economy.
Life-Insurance Companies: Bad-Faith Policies
Some insurance companies use tactics to delay death-claim payments to increase their profit.
The Truth About Estate Sales
An unqualified agent might take no security measures at an estate sale, which makes it easier for someone else to steal.
June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.
June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.
Energy Drinks: Monster Claims, Empty Promises, Marketing to Children
Consumers aren’t any closer to understanding what exactly is in energy drinks.
Home-Security Services: Under Surveillance
A lack of regulation can lead to unlicensed workers installing home-security systems.
The Truth About Sugar & Sweeteners
No independent research indicates whether artificial sweeteners are better for your health.
Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.
You might face more than the grief of the loss of a loved one: grave desecration and double-sold plots.
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