Consumer Alert: Elliptical cycles

They look a bit odd, but they promise to give you a better workout than a regular bicycle. Pat Foran finds out if the high cost is worth the ride.

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Hoping for a laptop for Christmas?

Pat Foran checks out the latest models and finds out if a new laptop running Windows 8 is worth having.

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Consumer Alert: Turning gift cards into cash

Do you have an unused gift card? Pat Foran finds out how to turn these cards into cash ASAP.

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Consumer Alert: Best cars of the year

Researcher make cars run a gauntlet of tests on the highway and the track. But which ones performed the best? Pat Foran explains.

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Consumer Alert: Which grills have the best sizzle?

Barbecuing this weekend? Pat Foran finds out which of the 100 gas grills tested came out on top.

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Consumer Alert: Family fights for RESP money

Many families save money for university education in a registered education savings plan, but as Pat Foran finds out, not all RESPs are created equal.

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Consumer Alert: Resume coaches worth the price?

The competitive labour market has created a professional resume service industry. Pat Foran on whether paying up will land you the job.

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Comparing stoves

Pat Foran looks at a survey that compares different brands of stoves and finds that there are big differences between manufacturers.

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Smartphone cameras go pro

Smartphone cameras are becoming more sophisticated, allowing users to fix common problems. Pat Foran reports.

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