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    CR Digital Archive

    January 2016

    Cover Story

    How Secure Is Your Bank Account?
    There's no guaranteed safe haven, but some banks have better security than others
    Is a Prepaid Card an Alternative to Checking?
    Prepaid cards may be easier to get than a bank checking account but some are loaded with 'gotchas'
    Spread Your Wealth to Save Money
    You don't have to get your mortgage and your credit card from the same institution
    Join Our Fight for Better Banking Services
    Consumer Reports' advocates are battling against high banking fees
    How to Fire Your Bank
    Fed up with your financial institution? Consumer Reports shows you how to switch banks as painlessly as possible

    Features

    How to Stop the Overuse of Antibiotics in Our Food Supply
    Join Consumer Reports' efforts to stop the use of these drugs in animals raised for meat
    Can You Trust the Label on That Steak?
    If you want meat or poultry with no antibiotics, you have to know how to decode the claims on the package
    How Much Snow Blower Do You Need?
    Depends on how much snow you need to move and how quickly

    Cars

    2016 Hyundai Tucson Review
    This compact SUV is the king of competency
    2016 Mazda CX-3 Review
    Fun in a small package
    2016 Fiat 500X Review
    A long-term relationship with this subcompact SUV is likely to be fraught with frustration

    Up Front

    Save Money on Meds: 9 Tips for Finding the Best Prescription Drug Prices
    Prices can vary widely from store to store, even in the same town. The trick is to shop around.

    Departments

    Forging New Frontiers
    Consumer Reports President, Marta L. Tellado, highlights Consumer Reports' investigative work in consumer banking & finance and the food industry's response to antibiotics in food
    Consumer Reports Speaks Against Another Proposed Cable Merger
    This page highlights efforts by Consumers Union and others to improve the marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The January 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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