Redesigned Honda Fit tops other subcompacts
There’s good news for those in the market for a small car, according to the editors of Consumer Reports. The better ones are appealing not...
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Bus schedules cut in North County
OCEANSIDE — As of Jan. 25, the North County Transit District implemented service reductions on the Breeze bus system. The following routes will be discontinued:...
Bundle communication services and save money
If you’re scrambling to trim expenses during these hard economic times, relief might be as close as your Internet, phone and television services. Intense competition...
Consumer Reports researches faster, cheaper microwaves
Any microwave can handle popcorn and other snacks. But according to the editors of Consumer Reports, the latest also promise to make cooking main meals...
Delay the digital TV transition
On Feb. 17, full-power TV stations must discontinue analog over-the-air broadcasts. Free TV sent over the airwaves to an antenna — in other words, network...
Some secrets of always thin people revealed
Though most Americans find themselves overweight by middle age, an enviable minority stay slim throughout their lives. Are those people just genetically gifted? Or do...
First-rate deals at secondhand shops
The slumping economy might spell trouble for retail, but resale is booming. This October, the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops reported that August...
Advice for diet, exercise depends on gender
The idea that there’s one plan that works for everyone is obsolete. According to the editors of Consumer Reports On Health, one of the reasons...
Perk up with Consumer Reports-rated coffee makers
Every coffeemaker promises a pleasing cup of joe. But Consumer Reports’ recent tests show that not all models get hot enough to extract the best...
Survey: Mobile phone service improving
Cell-phone service has become significantly better, according to a survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Contract terms for cell-phone service are less...
Shaking salt from your diet not as easy as it sounds
On average, Americans consume far more sodium than the recommended daily limit, according to the editors of Consumer Reports. That’s unfortunate, since a high-sodium diet...
This is only a test: Taking medical exams at home
The do-it-yourself movement is thriving at many local pharmacies, according to the editors of Consumer Reports On Health. In addition to at-home pregnancy tests, people...
You’ve retired. Now what?
Recent retirees and people about to wrap up their careers often find themselves asking: Now what? Fortunately, there are many options for retirees looking for...
Riding out the financial storm
When the editors of Consumer Reports asked Americans what they’re most worried about now, the answer was loud and clear: having enough money to retire,...
Plug into these electronics’ savings for the holidays
When it comes to buying electronics, online retailers continue to outscore walk-in stores, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey. The survey, based on more than...