Buying advice at your fingertips.

The Consumer Reports Buying Guide for 2008 is your handy one-stop source for making intelligent, informed, money-saving purchases for all your home and personal needs. Consult it before you shop and bring it to the store to help you compare brands. Here's how to make best use of this buying guide:

Whether you're looking for ways to cut down on energy consumption, reduce your household bills, or recycle old electronics, you'll want to read Green Shopping Can Save You Money on page 7. Based on research from Consumer Reports' Greener Choices and our expert product tests, you'll learn how to make the most energy-efficient and environmentally sound purchases.

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