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Boost Social Security benefits

Make sure you get all the money you’re due when you retire. Our finance experts explain how to figure out the best way to file for benefits and when you should file. Plus, answers to common questions about the program.

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How to spot counterfeits

Know whether designer products are fake or the real deal.

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Best ways to spend abroad

Get top exchange rates and cut extra fees on your transactions.

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Thinking ahead for retirement

A successful transition may mean shedding your identity for a new one.

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New survey highlights top complaints about hotels

As part of our new report Get the best hotel room at the best rate, 22,481 Consumer Reports subscribers spent a collective 94,981 nights at 44 national hotel chains. Based on their experiences,...

Financial watchdog to introduce new rules for prepaid debit cards

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to issue new rules for prepaid debit cards, which tend to offer weaker consumer protections than those provided by traditional debit...

Even with Credit CARD Act, some still use plastic as safety net

On the third anniversary of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act being signed into law, the average debt has declined, but many Americans are still using credit cards...

Refunds coming to buyers of Oreck products with 'false' health claims

Starting this week more than 27,000 consumers who purchased certain vacuum cleaners and air purifiers made by Oreck will be getting checks for $25 from the Federal Trade Commission under an...

Top 7 electronics gifts for dads and grads

Looking for a fantastic techie gift for your favorite father? Or perhaps a recent grad you're especially fond of deserves a great gadget this year. Consumer Reports' electronics experts picked...
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