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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
Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season
Summary Fact Sheet
Nov 9, 2020
Health Plan Comparison Tool Ready to Help Millions of Federal Employees and Retirees Choose Best Plans During Open Season
Summary Fact Sheet
Nov 11, 2019
Consumer Federation of America: Angie’s List: An Evaluation of Its Usefulness for Consumers
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April 29, 2019
Appliance Repair
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Assisted Living
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Bike Shops
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Buying Appliances
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Carpet Stores
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DNA Services
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Garden Centers
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Movers
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Used Stuff
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May 03, 2022 | The Washington Post
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May 03, 2022 | WTOP
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May 03, 2022 | ABC Denver
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May 01, 2022 | The Philadelphia Inquirer
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The Pros and Cons of Pet Insurance
April 28, 2022 | ABC Savannah
Electric Cars and Crypto Crooks
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‘Right to Repair' Bill Aims to Give Consumers Product Fix Choices
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How to find a reliable and affordable solar-panel installer
March 07, 2022 | The Washington Post
Tips for finding a great — and affordable — dentist
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Ask Asa: Avoiding Valentine's Day flower scams
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Feds Can Save on Their Healthcare
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How to find quality pet care — without spending a fortune
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