Posts by Michael Koretzky
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Doctor
Dec 30, 2010 - 25 million people look for a new primary care physician every year. Whether you’re looking for a replacement, or just want to verify you’re currently in good hands, here;s what you need to know.
Top New Year’s Eve Destinations for Every Kind of Person
Dec 28, 2010 - Whether you're extravagant or thrifty, a single guy or a family with kids, there's a Top 10 list of New Year's Eve destinations just for you.
White Pages and Yellow Pages Heading Into History
Dec 28, 2010 - The White Pages are fading while the Yellow Pages are fighting – but both are probably doomed.
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Dec 28, 2010 - As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers' questions – especially the short ones.
It’s Official: The Word of the Year is “Austerity”
Dec 27, 2010 - How do you know 2010 was a rough year? Check out the words we looked up in the dictionary the past 12 months.
How to Take Quality Pictures With Your Phone
Dec 23, 2010 - The phone on your camera might just be all you need to take the pictures you want - as long as you pair it with some free software.
New Year’s Resolutions 2011: Richer or Skinnier?
Dec 23, 2010 - Next month, nearly half of all Americans say they'll make resolutions to get both financially and physically fit - but most expect to fail at one of them.
Gas Prices Going Up Again – and This Time, They Might Not Come Down
Dec 23, 2010 - Gas prices usually spike during the summer driving season, not in December. But right now, a gallon has risen to $3 a gallon in some parts of the country. What's going on here?
Consumer Reports Studies Women’s Underwear
Dec 22, 2010 - What happens when the famed research center studies women's underwear with the same scientific rigor that it does cars and appliances?
What Women REALLY Think About Shopping – and Showering
Dec 22, 2010 - Sometimes, research surveys can be both amusing and enlightening. Like these two about women's thoughts about shopping and showering.
3 Tips for Holiday Tipping
Dec 21, 2010 - It's stressful enough (and expensive enough) just buying holiday gifts. But what about tipping all the people who provide you a service throughout the year? Here's how to offer great gratuities without going broke.
Return Policies Hard to Locate This Holiday Season
Dec 21, 2010 - The Internet is convenient for holiday shopping, but it may be less so for returning unwanted gifts. Many big retailers hide their return policies, while some don't list it at all. Others don't allow gifts purchased online to be returned to a bricks-and-mortar store, and vice versa.
Coming Soon: Wallets That Stop You From Overspending
Dec 21, 2010 - Researchers at MIT have invented wallets that buzz, bloat. and lock up – all in an attempt to keep you from going broke.
10 Tips for the Sleep-Deprived
Dec 20, 2010 - Bosses should be losing sleep over a new study that shows 85 percent of office workers said they'd be more productive if only they could get more sleep. Here's 10 ways they could.
My Fail-Safe Method For Getting Away with “Re-Gifting” This Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2010 - More than half of all American "re-gift." The other half? Probably afraid of getting caught. But here's a proven technique for not getting busted - and even getting patted on the back
