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    CR Digital Archive

    November 2016

    Features

    A Field Guide to Mobile Money
    What you need to know about living a cash-free life
    Cashing Out: New Technologies Are Making the Convenience of Living Cash-Free a Reality
    You need to understand the trade-offs of abandoning paper money entirely
    Top Restaurant Complaints and Worst Offenders
    How to Eat Healthier at Restaurant Chains
    We analyzed the menus of the five most frequented chains in our survey to learn ways you may get fooled into making unhealthy choices. Here's what to order instead.
    Dining Out: Where America Eats
    Our biggest-ever subscriber survey about restaurant chains dishes up which ones hit the spot—and highlights some tasty new trends
    What's Cooking in Kitchen Stoves
    Our experts' tips on what to consider when choosing a range

    Insights

    4 Mistakes to Avoid During Open Enrollment
    Picking a health insurance plan is complex. We show you how to avoid costly mistakes and still get the coverage you need.
    How FSAs and HSAs Ease the Pain of Healthcare Costs
    Two types of accounts—flexible spending and health savings—allow you to pay with pretax dollars

    Product Updates

    What to Look for in a Flavored Nut Butter
    Consumer Reports puts 12 chocolate and honey nut butters to the test
    The Path to the Perfect Cup of Coffee
    Knowing how to choose the right beans and the proper way to prepare them can make all the difference between a steamy, dreamy cup of coffee and one that’s weak, watery, or bitter
    6 Creative Ways to Use Nut Butters
    You can do much more with them than just make a sandwich

    Road Report

    2017 Chrysler Pacifica Review
    The originator of the minivan long had uninspired products. Now it’s back with a vengeance.
    2017 Audi A4 Review
    Shaking up the sports sedan class, Audi tips the scales in its favor
    2016 Mazda CX-9 Review
    The new Mazda CX-9 provides a stylish alternative to me-too family SUVs
    2016 Nissan Titan XD Review
    Nissan aims for a smooth-riding heavy-duty truck but misses the mark

    Departments

    We Put Ourselves to the Test
    Thanks to your input, we’re proud to present a refreshed Consumer Reports
    From Our President: The Evolution of Consumer Reports
    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, healthier marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The November 2016 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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