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You can’t be too informed when entering a doctor’s office. Informed patients are safer, save more money and get better sooner. That’s why Union Plus is collaborating with Consumer Reports to bring union members, retirees and their families empowering health-care information that will make you a better informed consumer of treatments and procedures. Check out Choosing Wisely, a set of reports encouraging conversations between physicians and patients about the overuse or misuse of tests and procedures that offer little benefit and may sometimes lead to harm.

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Spring cleaning is rarely fun and doing it with an uncooperative vacuum is worse. But don't assume you need a new vac just because yours is being cranky. Sometimes what seems like a big problem is something small you can fix yourself. Or you may have caused the problem by making one of these five common vacuuming blunders.

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Pets are the best! There’s no finer remedy for reducing stress than a few minutes rolling around with your furry friend. However, bringing a new pet home, as well as keeping track of them, can be overwhelming.

Luckily, there is an app to help you find your new pet, and an app to ensure you know where they are at all times. Check out these two apps that every pet owner must have.

 

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Are you a cost-conscious car owner? Consumer Reports offers these do-it-yourself tips for taking care of your car and paying less.

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Following annual tradition, ConsumerReports.org presents the 2013 American Top Picks—the best choices for the car buyer who wants to buy from an American brand.

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Earth Day is April 22nd.  Learn what you can do to show your solidarity with Mother Nature by going green and save … starting with your lawn and landscaping.

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Every year, the Internal Revenue Service releases a list of twelve commonplace tax scams named the “dirty dozen” to illustrate the many ways taxpayers can be exploited. Here is a quick summary of the most recent “dirty dozen” tax scams so that you can avoid fraud when filing. Read more

The key to taking an enjoyable family car trip is to be prepared for the unexpected.  Consumer Reports recommends keeping a basic emergency kit in your vehicle year around.  Here’s a checklist of things to include.

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Whether you’re buying your first home or looking for a new place that’s a better fit for your current lifestyle, here are some things to think about.

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