Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:08:45 GMT
Consumer Reports says the credit score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use, and that can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.More >>
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:07:02 GMT
Two years ago drug makers spent $14 million promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent $100 million. Sales are soaring, but Consumer Reports says most men don't need testosterone treatments.More >>
Two years ago, drug makers spent $14 million promoting prescription testosterone. Last year, they spent $100 million. Sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012, but Consumer Reports says most men don't need testosterone treatments.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:48:33 GMT
Home sales are up substantially in the past few months. If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, one way to spiff up a room is by redoing the floor.More >>
Home sales are up substantially in the past few months. If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, one way to spiff up a room is by redoing the floor.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:56:30 GMT
Remodeling your kitchen? One of the biggest challenges is deciding which cooking appliances to get. More >>
Remodeling your kitchen? One of the biggest challenges is deciding which cooking appliances to get. Choices among cooktops, ovens, and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports tests more than 250 models to help you hone in on some great buys.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:45:57 GMT
The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. More >>
The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. They're based on input from more than 16,000 subscribers.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-06-05 23:13:31 GMT
Consumer Reports ShopSmart tried out four ice cream scoops to see whether they could help make "scooping" easier.More >>
What's better than ice cream? Someone else scooping it for you, of course! That's because ice cream can be downright hard to scoop. Consumer Reports ShopSmart tried out four ice cream scoops to see whether they could help make "scooping" easier.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-06-04 14:05:29 GMT
To help you find mowers that are easier to use, Consumer Reports' testers put their backs into it at the company's Florida test site, mowing 18 acres of grass with more than 45 mowers.More >>
To help you find mowers that are easier to use, Consumer Reports' testers put their backs into it at the company's Florida test site, mowing 18 acres of grass with more than 45 mowers.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-27 22:21:38 GMT
Whether you're outfitting yourself or getting your kids ready for their favorite sport, where you shop can make a big difference. More >>
Whether you're outfitting yourself or getting your kids ready for their favorite sport, where you shop can make a big difference. A Consumer Reports National Research Center survey reveals the best places to gear up.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:45:49 GMT
If dirty grout in your bathroom drives you crazy, you may be tempted to try some of those miracle grout cleaners you've seen advertised on TV.More >>
If dirty grout in your bathroom drives you crazy, you may be tempted to try some of those miracle grout cleaners you've seen advertised on TV. Well, Consumer Reports was, too, and it has a few things to tell you before you place your order.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:19:42 GMT
Tossing out fresh fruit and vegetables that have gone bad feels like throwing money down the drain. A new product called FreshPaper claims to keep produce fresh for two to four times longer. More >>
Tossing out fresh fruit and vegetables that have gone bad feels like throwing money down the drain. A new product called FreshPaper claims to keep produce fresh for two to four times longer. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:15:31 GMT
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring. A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. More >>
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring: A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. And if you drift out of your lane, some cars caution you with a beep.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:57:29 GMT
Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one. More >>
Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one. Consumer Reports says there are important do's and don'ts - from installation to storage.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:55:03 GMT
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:50:41 GMT
They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval. More >>
They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval. They're tempting, but Consumer Reports says watch out: the offers can be misleading.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:54:22 GMT
Consumer Reports' medical adviser says be careful how you get that long lash look.More >>
Women have been looking for ways to darken and thicken their eyelashes since the days of Cleopatra. And in the spotlight these days, super-long lashes from pop star Adele and rap singer Nicki Minaj.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:48:16 GMT
A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.More >>
If you store sensitive information on your smart phone, losing track of it could spell disaster. A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:05:05 GMT
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.More >>
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.More >>
