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January 2020
Raise Your Roof IQ (pgs. 19 - 23)
Summary:
This article discusses how to help your roof last longer and the various types of shingles available. It also has information on how to make choices that will "Save the Planet" (and Some Money). It reminds a consumer to gain multiple estimates and do research about the contractor before hiring.
Connection to Class:
Consumer Buying: Learning how to make purchasing decisions for a house, learning about maintenance on a house (or large purchase) and taking time in decision making.

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Road test pg.59
The Ford Escape and the Lincoln Corsair has a lot in common taken in the fact that ford owns Lincoln. They have similar feels but Lincoln of course is the more luxury and powerful car coming with a 2.3 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine.

It connects to the class because I was hoping to learn more about cars. Like today I didn’t know that ford owned Lincoln

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August 2021
Traveling Made Easier(pg. 50-53)
Summary: this article discusses different ways to travel and how to make it easier or even cheaper. It has information on different types of travel( renting a car, traveling abroad, using a travel agent for help, travel insurance etc.) that may help any person/ family during a vacation. It tells readers about pros and cons of different travel methods and tips that may help one.
Connection to class: this article will allow one to make smart decision’s when they travel. It discusses the importance of travel insurance and other beneficial things to consider while traveling.

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September 2017 Page 48
This article talks about how different credit cards can pair great with others. Credit cards have certain amounts of points, cash back, and miles. Some cards offer more than others and if you combine two different cards, you can save more money. This relates to class by showing us how to use credit cards wisely and how to build our credit.

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December 2021, Consumer reports Our top picks of the year

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In road report on page 53 it talks about 2 things that caught my eye, it reviewed the Tesla model S and made me change my view on it. Because of its somewhat awkwardness to drive. And it also talks about how to make sure to not buy a flood damaged car and i never knew some of the things it said.
Clinton Reif

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April 2019
(P.g 22-23)
This article is about cars under 30,000 dollars and cars under 20,000 dollars and about certain Safety features you should look for in a car. the article gives a long list of cars and their features, sorted by type(sedan, subcompact,suv, etc.) This relates to class because most of us are going to end up buying a car in the near or distant future and it’s good to have a reference to look back too to give you ideas on what you like and don’t like.

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Protect Your Credit Score (Especially in the Pandemic)

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Protect Your Credit Score (Especially in the Pandemic)

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March 2021 (pg 46-50)

This article talks about how consumers have been screwed over by incorrect credit reports during the COVID pandemic, and gives tips on how to help keep your credit score in a good position during the pandemic. It also gives examples of fixes for relieving consumer’s pain in cases of incorrect credit reports, such as a bill passed which requires a full Social Security number match what’s on a creditor’s claim and a person’s credit report and another passed bill which formalize the right of consumers to appeal a dispute decision, provide credit restoration for fraud victims, and create an ombudsperson at the CFPB to handle persistent errors. There are also examples of people who fixed their credit scores after finding what was giving them bad credit.

Connection to Class: We’ll be talking about credit scores and how to keep good credit.

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July 2021

What’s in Your Credit Score? pg. 8

Summary: In this article, the author talks about how she received her first credit card through a summer job she had and her dad advised her to be cautious with it due to the consequences you can cause in the future from your current use of the credit card. She explains how although she might’ve not fully appreciated it, it was something important that would impact her future of buying a house, a car, getting a job, etc. She then talks about how there’s time where the bank can make minor mistakes that will greatly negatively impact your credit score and how we should learn the best possible ways to improve our credit score and to protect it, especially when it comes to the bank making errors.

This article has a connection to this class through credit. It talks about how credit is more important than what it seems and how building a good credit is important for the future for things such as getting a home or receiving personal loans.

-Lupe Carmona

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Public health advocates filed a petition, asking the FDA to remove the approval of using lead acetate in hair dye, because it’s an anticipated carcinogen. The FDA approved it in 1980, using data that showed no significant increase of lead in blood levels. The FDA has 180 days to respond to the petition.
June 2017

This relates to the class because health and Brett products are everywhere making it impossible not lean about them, and their ingredients.

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November 2020

Your Guide to Safer Drinking Water ( Pg 53-54)

This article talks about the importance and safety while staying at airbnbs, hotels, motels. Especially during the time of covid. It describes tips on how to be safe and aware. The article gives you advice on what to do on arrival, being distant, and having info on policies.

This connects to the class because we are all going through this crisis and a lot of families travel so it’s neat to know this advice.

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Paying for Healthcare in the Age of Coronavirus 

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June 2020
If You’ve lost your Health Insurance (Pages 38-41)
This article discusses how to help regain your health insurance once you have lost it. It explains the ways you can be qualify for health insurance and the different insurance there are. For example kids under 19 the parents should see if they qualify for CHIP (Childerns Health Insurance Program). Or if you have lost your job o see if you qualify for Medicaid which in 2010 it provided insurance to more people which also allowed the states to expand the Medicaid programs. The connection it has to the class is that it shows us how insurance works and also what to do if something happens how to get insurance again.
-Tamara V

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Mya Molinsky
August 2021
The coronavirus influenza has altered all of our lives, some of these lessons have been painful but there are many positive things that we have learned as a society. The author of this article Kevin Loria has stated 5 major points of progress that we have made. The first being how the Tech Revolution sored as we all started using zoom on a daily. Loria states "81% of 1,500 surveyed professionals who worked remotely in the past year would prefer not to go back to the office at all or to have hybrid schedule going forward." We also  picked up important wellness habits as well as became better at DIY projects from home. shopping became much easier as delivery and pickup for groceries grew more then 80%. lastly this pandemic has taught us more about reassessing our priorities.
This article relates to the class because we all have to be looking out or each other and not exposing and risking the health of others. using steps like these slows the spread of the virus. we all should be doing our part!

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November 2017 pg 53
This article talks about how driving in the snow could be absolutely painful and talks about what you should do before wanting to drive in the worst conditions. Well you need to make sure you get a car that could handle the poor weather conditions and you’ll also need to make sure you buy either snow tires or chains that wrapped around your tires for traction.
Connection to class:
It helps to make a decision on purchasing a car and what else you’ll need in case any poor weather conditions happen.

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Everyone should drive defensively: Toyota Camry (pg.56)
May 2020

Summary: this article discusses about the best reliable cars and long lasting and tough car, for example Toyota being one of the most reliable car company out there. Also being an affordable car company. In addition, Toyota Camrys stands out for its comfortable ride and handling, and reliable in any weather.

Connection to class:
This relates to class because when needing a car around our age we want to best car but do not have the money for it therefore need a good affordable and reliable long last car.

Diego Garcia

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Page 46-51
Summary: This article discusses about what models are the most and least reliable for cars,  this caught my eye because no one would want to buy a car and not be reliable all especially if you are into cars and like having fun with cars, I would want a car that would be breaking down, and having to fix it up. One car that got my attention was the Tesla, it is one of the worst reliable cars.

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Teresa Carmona

August 2019
Secrets to credit score success (pages 36-41)

Summary:
This article discusses and goes over how your credit score can help or break/destroy your financial life. It breaks down the main parts and keys to your credit score and shows 10 ways to improve your credit score as well and a list of numerous things that can really damage and hurt your credit score. It has information and goes in more depth about how your credit score can affect you when making loans and purchasing things like a house or a car, and why choices you make are good or bad for your credit score, for example, not paying your payments in time.

I think this article relates to this class because it talks about credit score and helps inform the reader of how credit score can affect you later in life when making big decisions such as purchasing a home.

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Consumer Reports Best + Worst Cars SUVs Trucks

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Consumer Reports Best + Worst Cars SUVs Trucks

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Sarah Ball

April 2020
Page 14 & 15

This article discusses cars and how to buy the very best cars. It ranks cars from best to worst based on car tests and other factors that determine the potential of the car. It also discusses how to save money on your car as well.

This connects to class because it relates to the real world. We will have to buy our own car eventually and it will be a important necessity. Also it’s a big financial decision.

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Can Your Utility Company Help You Save Money?

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Can Your Utility Company Help You Save Money?

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June 2019
Can Your Utility Company Help You Save Money? (Page 22)
Summary: This article explains different programs that can help you save money on air conditioning and thermostats. There are demand response programs like Smart Therm that help save energy and help lower your electric bill by adjusting your thermostat from, say, 68 degrees up to 71. It lists out different ones to try if you would like to lower how much you spend and are flexible on you air conditioning preferences.
Connection to class: This helps with saving money and learning about different available programs.
- Audrey Dahlman

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A cold vs the flu medicine and home remedies 

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In this article it discusses what the difference’s are of a cold and the Flu. As well as what kind of symptoms you may experience since their common depending on what is. The author also gives the readers tips on how to feel better with home remedies. Dealing with soups and teas another thing the author gave out pharmacy advice to find the correct medicine. I think this article relates to consumer management due to how to take care of yourself on your own during a cold or flu.

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April 2021,
This article is about determining cars that are best for you as a consumer. They show four cars that are best for tall drivers so their not hitting their heads on the roof, and five cars for short drivers so they car see over the steering wheel. They also show five cars that are a good selection for someone who is in the middle or one that might work if a couple is sharing a car and one is tall and the other is short.

This relates to consumer management as we as consumers need to make choices like buying cars, and if I am short I would like to be able to see over the wheel. Or if someone is tall they’d like to not hit their heads while driving.