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Not all laptops are alike, a veteran reviewer notes

The price of laptops has come down a lot in the last few years, and with the advent of mini-notebooks (also known as “netbooks”) a notebook computer has never been more affordable.  Unfortunately, many people who do not know a lot about computers still end up paying more than they need to for a laptop, or else pay good money for a notebook that will not satisfy their needs.

LG settles with agency over misuse of certification

Consumers buying electric appliances have gotten used to looking for the Energy Star label, to be assured that the appliance makes efficient use of energy. Such concerns have only increased in the midst of the recession.

Total rate highest recorded in bankers' survey

Homeowners continued to fall behind on their mortgage payments in the third quarter, with the delinquency rate for loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties rising to 6.99 percent of all loans outstanding.

Unemployment rate shoots to 6.7 percent

A deepening recession has battered the job market, as the U.S. Labor Department reports unemployment rose to 6.7 percent last month. Employers cut payrolls by 533,000 jobs during the month.

Advocacy group raps food industry for not reducing salt content

Health experts have been ringing alarm bells about the amount of sodium, or salt, in processed foods for years. But according to new data published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), most food companies aren't listening.

Broadband expansion included as part of public works program

President-elect Barack Obama pledged to expand Americans' access to broadband Internet as part of a massive new public works program designed to generate jobs and improve the economy, he said in his weekly video/radio address.

As bailout takes shape, Congress, White House, Obama weigh in

U.S. automakers, reeling from the credit crisis and sudden drop in sales, appears likely to get some help from the U.S. government to stave off bankruptcy. After initially declining to offer help to Detroit in its last two months on duty, the Bush Administration now appears willing to go along with a $15 billion bridge loan.

Homeowners with modified loans fall back into delinquency, official says

Providing help to homeowners facing default, many who had subprime loans, was supposed to help stem the wave of foreclosures. But the preliminary evidence doesn't support that, a top federal banking officials says.

The world crisis can show the way to personal growth

Never mind Wall Street and billion-dollar bailouts — what about a bailout for you? Here’s the truth: It’s not about billions; it’s not even about money. There’s something that you fear here, and it’s underneath the finances. I’ll give you an example.

Malfunctioning gene can cause damage in ears

Age-related hearing loss accounts for 30 percent of all hearing loss. Why, then, do some people lose their hearing as they get older but other people can still hear a pin drop? The answer may be in a study released online in the journal Human Molecular Genetics.

Diets high in fat and cholestrol may contribute to dementia
Swedish researchers say the fat, sugar and cholesterol found in most franchised fast food products could increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Their findings followed research conducted on mice.

Alternatives sought for dangerous diet pills

The weight loss drug Fen-phen was banned more than a decade ago after research revealed its life-threatening side effects. But researchers say if a safe equivalent to Fen-phen could be found, it might be a powerful weapon against obesity.

Reexamine your risk for flood damage

It's time to reexamine your risk for flood damage and the need for flood insurance.

Is it your doctor, the government, your insurer, or nobody?
The majority of the medical industry continues to operate with the management systems of the 1950s and 60s. Paper, manila folders, pen and pencil, rows of file cabinets, and warehouses full of past records. They have computer systems, but guess what, they are only there to file claims and get the money.

The notion of a traditional, leisurely retirement is fading fast.
The precipitous drop recently in retirement investment accounts, rising health care costs, a dearth of traditional pension plans, faltering Social Security and Medicare systems and the fact that Americans just are not saving enough have shattered the hopes of millions of Americans who dreamed of spending their days on a golf course or growing a prize-winning garden.

Study documents processes that can damage artery walls

Heavy alcohol consumption can bring with it a variety of problems, not least of which is heart disease. In fact, a group of researchers has now identified the precise mechanisms by which binge drinking contributes to clogs in arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke.

'Boxing gloves' replace 'good hands,' lawyers charge

Allstate ranks as the worst insurer for consumers, according to a comprehensive investigation of thousands of legal documents and financial filings by the American Association for Justice, a trial lawyers' group.

Last-minute deal carries a steep price tag

New York motorists face a sharp increase in their insurance rates, thanks to action by the state General Assembly.

Out-of-date policy can lead to financial ruin

Now that the 2008 storm season is underway, homeowners should review and update their home insurance policies before disaster strikes. That's the message of Americas Watchdog Homeowners Consumer Center, which says an out of date policy can lead to financial ruin.

Driving less? Tell your insurer
Gasoline now averages over $4 a gallon. That's the bad news. The good news is, your car insurance may be eligible for a discount.