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Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam: why doesn't 4 stars tell the full story?

Posted June 14, 2009 - 15:01 by Torley Wong

Shopping

At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper problems. What's going on? Here's one real-world example of why your buying research shouldn't end at star ratings.

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Things to insure, things not to insure

Posted June 6, 2008 - 03:16 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance

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Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay. The model works fine for house fires and car crashes. However, it's a terrible model for ordinary, predictable expenses. Here's some tips on picking what to insure and what not to insure.

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