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CSS/Consumers’ Checkbook Mourns Loss, Celebrates Life of Organization’s Founder Robert Krughoff

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February 27, 2023

Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season

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Nov 14,2022

Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season

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Nov 08, 2021

CSS/Consumers’ Checkbook President Robert Krughoff Retires; Veteran Staffer Paul Kallaur to Lead Organization

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Oct 13, 2021

Investigation Finds Used Cars Are Routinely Sold with Known, Life-Threatening Safety Defects — Sen. Blumenthal Weighs In

Investigation Finds Used Cars Are Routinely Sold with Known, Life-Threatening Safety Defects — Sen. Blumenthal Weighs In
Feb 18, 2021

Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season

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Nov 11, 2019

Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season

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Nov 9, 2020

Consumer Federation of America: Angie’s List: An Evaluation of Its Usefulness for Consumers

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April 29, 2019

CSS/Consumers’ Checkbook Mourns Loss, Celebrates Life of Organization’s Founder Robert Krughoff

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Feb 27, 2023

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Checkbook in the News

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/03/01/pickleball-appropriation/
March 01, 2023 | The Washington Post

Popular chains scale back value of loyalty and rewards programs
March 01, 2023 | NBC's Today Show

Shoppers say loss of H Street Walmart will hit the wallet hard
February 28, 2023 | DC News Now

How to choose the right home security system
February 28, 2023 | KOMO 4 Seattle

Robert Krughoff, founder of Consumers’ Checkbook, dies at 80
February 26, 2023 | The Washington Post

Car insurance rates are skyrocketing. Here are some reasons why
February 23, 2023 | 6ABC Philadelphis

Ask Asa: Making Sense of Travel Insurance
February 23, 2023 | ABC Savannah

The best D.C.-area grocery chain, according to customer rankings
February 21, 2023 | The Washington Post

Expert shares tips on selling unwanted used household goods, clothing
February 20, 2023 | ABC 7 Washington

Consumers’ Checkbook investigates sale prices disguised as deals
February 16, 2023 | CBS Chicago

Tips for Buying Valentine's Day Flowers
February 09, 2023 | Patch.com

Big Box v. Independent: Picking the Right Hardware Store for You
February 08, 2023 | NBC Washington

Consumers' Checkbook: Sales are rarely deals
February 06, 2023 | KOMO 4 Seattle

Comparing Local Hardware Stores
February 05, 2023 | Minneapolis Star Tribune

Considering having your home’s air ducts cleaned? Don’t.
January 31, 2023 | The Philadelphia Inquirer

Considering having your home’s air ducts cleaned? Don’t.
January 31, 2023 | The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ways to Secure Your Home for Less
January 26, 2023 | WGN Radio

Ideas for Organizing Closets and Cleaning Out the Clutter
January 26, 2023 | NBC Washington

Study shows where DC area families can find the lowest grocery prices
January 20, 2023 | WJLA-TV

Avoid getting stuck with a flood-damaged used car
January 20, 2023 | KOMO News