Consumer Reports
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:35 AM CDT
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On average, bills are projected to climb about 7% this year, and with natural disasters on the rise, there likely won’t be much relief anytime soon.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:21 AM CDT
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Walking has powerful health benefits. It can protect you against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, even cancer.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:47 AM CDT
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Believe it or not, the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:10 AM CDT
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Maybe you’ve seen them on social media or in your neighbor’s backyard―Smokeless fire pits like the Solo Stove, are hot.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports explains how saving money on ink actually starts by choosing the right printer.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:03 AM CDT
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From lotions to sprays to sport and reef-safe, the sunscreen aisle can be a dizzying array of confusing labels.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM CDT
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With Mother’s Day and Memorial Day right around the corner, May is a great time to find holiday sales on gifts for mom or something for yourself.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
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It’s 2023, and few things are more annoying than dealing with a WiFi dead zone in your home.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
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Even if you keep it clean and covered, grills don’t last forever. So when is it time for a new one?
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:46 AM CDT
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If you’ve already upgraded your mattress but you’re still tossing and turning or waking up a little sore, maybe it’s time to take a look at your pillows and sheets
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT
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Having to throw away uneaten food from the fridge is like throwing money right in the garbage—something that’s even more painful with today’s high food prices.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 7:09 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports says if you’re looking to replace an old range, don’t let fear of the unfamiliar keep you from switching to induction.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:34 AM CDT
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Having an emergency fund can help smooth out life’s financial hits, whether they’re caused by inflation, unemployment, or being laid up by illness.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 8:02 AM CDT
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If you’re consistently losing sleep, studies have shown that it can wreak havoc on your body—and increase your risks for anxiety and depression.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:09 AM CDT
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As Consumer Reports explains, there are some easy ways to find budget-friendly healthy items when you shop.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 6:57 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports found something concerning during its recent investigation into dark chocolate that you should know about.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 7:24 AM CDT
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Springtime is in the air, which means you’ve probably got some yard work and spring cleaning to prep for!
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:36 AM CDT
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So Consumer Reports dug into the data – looking at the prices of hundreds of cars it bought over nearly 20 years.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:13 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports sounded the alarm on these chemical dangers years ago and now has more about what the new rules mean for you.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:55 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports reveals what really matters in unlocking the secrets to cleaner, healthier teeth.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:07 AM CDT
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Decades ago the Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 dye from all cosmetics after studies showed it caused cancer in lab animals. Yet the dye is still lurking in thousands of varieties of candies, cakes, beverages, and even medicine.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:51 AM CDT
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It’s popular on Instagram and was one of Oprah’s favorite things, but now the Bindle Bottle is being recalled after Consumer Reports found potentially dangerous levels of lead.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:13 AM CDT
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With closets and other storage spaces tight for many of us, the last thing we want is for them to be taken up by something we don’t even need.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:20 AM CST
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Consumer Reports recently asked people to share their least favorite chores which were cleaning floors and carpets.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:10 AM CST
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Consumer Reports is here to help by featuring some of its top-rated products at a discount, helping you tackle everything you need to have a marvelous March.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:41 AM CST
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Consumer Reports says there are simple steps you can take to improve the air you breathe.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:57 AM CST
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Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:16 AM CST
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It turns out that some inexpensive upgrades of everyday items can bring many smart home features to you.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:07 AM CST
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Over the past two decades, hundreds of young children have died and thousands more have been injured because of falling furniture or televisions.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:18 AM CST
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Electric bikes have grown in popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires—some of them fatal.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:23 AM CST
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CR experts share the best ways to use an Instant Pot, or maybe it’s time for a new love affair with a different countertop appliance.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:53 AM CST
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You can save a lot of water and energy just by limiting your shower time to about 5 minutes.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:06 AM CST
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Consumer Reports is here to help you navigate the month’s shopping deals.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:47 AM CST
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You might not think about shopping around to get the most bang for your buck from your bank, but it could be worth your time.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:08 AM CST
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A new survey from Consumer Reports shines the light on some of the most popular supplements, with findings that might surprise you.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:26 PM CST
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The experts at Consumer Reports reveal simple adjustments you can make now to help you sleep better all year long.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:47 AM CST
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E.R. overcrowding has been a healthcare problem for years, but now, health experts say it is reaching crisis levels.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:40 AM CST
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Every year an estimated $48 million Americans get sick from bacteria and viruses in their food.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:08 AM CST
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Consumer Reports and other product safety experts say companies aren’t doing enough to warn parents of the danger.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
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Consumer Reports wanted to know what people were paying, so it collected over 10,000 bills.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:27 AM CST
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Consumer Reports reveals the best products to buy this month that will help you reach your goals and won’t wallop your wallet.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:03 AM CST
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Consumer Reports shares that some of those free streams can create big problems for fans.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
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Consumer Reports says there are other ways to take advantage of these credits by “going green” on your next home improvement project.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:02 AM CST
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You can’t escape it, and why would you want to—it’s delicious.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:30 AM CST
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Safety experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agree: You should never use your range or gas oven as a heating source.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:37 AM CST
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Kitchen gadgets make great gifts, and Consumer Reports’ experts tried and tested loads of them–the good and the bad–to make sure the cooks on your list get a quality gift for $20 or less!
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:25 AM CST
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As Consumer Reports explains, our modern connected lives are about to get a lot simpler.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 8:21 AM CST
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Using pans with these chemicals could expose you to PFAS, especially if pans are scratched or overheated.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 7:32 AM CST
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These seasonal sales often extend into the month of December, so you can save money and check things off that long list just in time to sit back and enjoy the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:42 AM CST
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Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or welcoming family and friends into your home, Consumer Reports has tested travel essentials you can get or give this season.