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'Smart' Car Is Safe, Too, Study Says

Source: CBS

The Smart car, the smallest car for sale in the U.S. market, offers a good level of safety, according to new crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.

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Yvonne Zanos

Position: Consumer Editor
Year Hired: 1997
First TV Appearance: Evening Magazine (1977)

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Whether you're in the market for a new car, planning to purchase a new appliance or just want to know which detergent does the best job on your dishes, find out what Consumer Reports has to say! Read All The Reports | Consumer Reports Video Library

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From children's toys to the food you cook, stay on top of all the latest product recalls to make sure you're not unwittingly putting your family at risk! More

: Does It Really Do That?

Before you invest, let us put it to the test! KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos looks at different products to see if they really do live up to the hype. Have A Product You'd Like Yvonne To Test? Email Her!
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: Free Credit Reports Available

Under a law geared to guard against identity theft, consumers can get one free copy of their credit report every year. More

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Benefits Of E-Filing Tax Returns

Source: CBS

Tax season is hardly the favorite time of year for most people. But Consumer Reports says there is a way to take some of the sting out of filing your taxes--file electronically.

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