Fever thermometers (with Ratings), health insurance rankings, outlet store Ratings, a riding-toy recall, and more family news and consumer updates from the November 2011 Consumer Reports.

Money and shopping
Where to put your money now.
Top products of the year. Recommended products that stood out among the thousands our experts rated.
Outlet stores: Worth the trip? Readers rate 58 stores for value.

Health and beauty
Fever thermometers--does infrared beat digital stick?
Best laundry detergents. Many conventionals beat concentrates.
Best moisturizers for dry skin.
Best health insurance for your family.

Food and drink
Quick brown rices--up to $1.08 per serving vs. 15 cents for regular brown rice.
Coffeemakers: the invasion of the pod.

Auto
Best car waxes to winterize your vehicle.
Upscale sedans.

Safety and consumer protection
Recall: Scoot 'n Zoom riding toy, plus other products.
The USDA allows 49.9 percent of ground turkey in test samples to be contaminated with salmonella. Consumers Union says that unacceptable. Plus, more of the latest challenges and possible solutions facing U.S. consumers today.