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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2012

    Special Section

    Best mowers and tractors
    Find out which models made the cut this year

    Features

    Student debt grows to alarming levels
    The hundreds of billions owed have potentially crippling ramifications for the U.S. economy

    Lab Tests

    Best toilet paper
    A big-store brand cleans up in our latest tests

    Cars

    Road tests of the Chevrolet Sonic, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Nissan Versa, and Toyota Yaris
    These subcompacts and hatchbacks are growing in sophistication

    Up Front

    Who makes the best bagels?
    Our trained tasters tried eight plain and four ‘everything' bagels

    CR Health

    New generic drugs can save you money
    But it can take more than a year to see substantial savings when you switch to a generic

    CR Money

    Insurance policies you don't need
    Some coverage just isn't worth the cost

    Departments

    I need that why?

    The May 2012 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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