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Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 at 6:43 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, 88% of Americans shop at dollar stores at least sometimes. The most common reason? They’re inexpensive and convenient.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 8:26 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Is it the trash can? The refrigerator? The bathroom drain? Whatever is causing it, you want it gone.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 6:38 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Here are some deals on top-rated products to get your fall on right.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Ashley Bohle
Maybe you’ve noticed empty pockets in grocery store shelves. While it may look alarming experts warn, don’t panic.
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Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
As Consumer Reports explains, there are some easy ways to keep your alarms connected properly so they only go off when they’re supposed to.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Until the past year, maybe you could get by with an older laptop or a smaller tablet at home because most of your work was done at the office.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 8:48 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
An electrician can easily install it next to your breaker panel, and you pick which circuits you want to run through it.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 12:54 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Tennessee’s is called Blue Oval City and it’s setting up shop just 50 miles from Downtown Memphis in Haywood County. After 12 years the 3,600 acres of land will be out to use.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 7:21 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Ever get frustrated when you try to close an account online, but you can’t figure out how, so you just forget about it?
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
Dozens of Mid-South animal lovers have been scammed over the past several months in rip-offs totaling more than $100,000.
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Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 8:46 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
The US Postal Service is addressing sightings of mail carriers delivering mail late into the night in Memphis after several viewers reached out to Action News 5 to inquire.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 7:34 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
The wall of bread in your grocery store can be daunting.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 6:45 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
You might be surprised to learn that it’s perfectly legal for poultry processors to knowingly sell chicken that may be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Thursday marked 100 days out from Christmas, but as many Mid-Southerners know, the shopping period for the holiday starts much, much earlier.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 6:42 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Online-only banks are popular alternatives to traditional banks, offering services like no overdraft fees and early-pay options.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 4:04 PM CDT
|By Anthony Warren
Property taxes, higher material costs lead to increases, PSC says.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
With so many options available for antivirus software, it can be hard to tell which one would offer you the best protection.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
Mississippi may be in the middle of the Bible Belt, but during the pandemic residents were belting down alcohol.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 6:49 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Can you get that great wood-fired pizza taste at home without spending thousands on a high-end pizza oven?
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
AAA reports the increase made Labor Day weekend gas prices the state’s most expensive in the last seven years.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 6:47 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
From grills and backyard must-haves to tech devices and appliances, Consumer Reports reveals top-rated items with big September savings.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 7:28 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
The pandemic-related computer chip shortage isn’t expected to end anytime soon, and it’s having an impact on the production of new cars and trucks.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 7:59 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
This unprecedented time has been a catalyst for significant changes that could make higher education more affordable and student debt easier to manage.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
No matter if you live in a studio, one-bedroom apartment, or large house with many rooms, you might feel overwhelmed by your stuff.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 7:22 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
If you’ve got a student heading off to college, you’ll probably have less laundry to do. But they might be clueless about how to do it on their own.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 7:42 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports’ food-safety experts reveal some simple tips to save your food and keep your cool.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 7:36 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Paycheck advance smartphone apps are growing in popularity as a way to quickly get money when you’re in a jam.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 8:45 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
You might be surprised to learn that bike helmets don’t last forever, and need to be replaced. That’s where expert testing from Consumer Reports comes in to help you find and fit the right helmet.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 6:49 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
For a long time, many of us assumed that Apple devices were untouchable when it comes to cyberthreats and malware because they’re too tough to hack.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 7:57 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
A tasty salad with dressing goes a long way toward helping you get the 2 to 4 cups of veggies you should have in a day.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
If you’re lucky enough to have a deck, chances are it’s gotten a lot of use over the past year.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 8:45 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Although summer may be winding down, your chances to save money this month will only be ramping up!
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 8:15 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Many of us rely on tech all day long. But did you know it could also help you at night when it’s time to go to bed?
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
If you’re struggling to pay your bills, you might be considering a payday loan. But be careful!
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 11:38 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A Mid-South woman says her order was hijacked and her money funded a spree for an Instacart shopper.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 4:55 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports reveals who’s eligible and offer tips that everyone can use to pay less for broadband service.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 8:05 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Since the start of the pandemic, adults have spent, on average, more than 13 hours a day looking at some type of technology screen.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 7:37 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Summer is already in gear, with parts of the country experiencing record-breaking high temperatures, with more heat to come.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 9:22 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
With gas prices remaining unchanged, one analyst suggests that the national average may have peaked.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 7:29 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Summer travel looks a lot different this year, with millions of us on the move. There’s one thing that might slow you down: gas prices.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
A new Consumer Reports investigation has found a broken system within the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
This might cause a friendly argument at your next barbecue: What’s the best way to cook a burger? Pan-fried, broiled or grilled?
Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 7:09 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports makes it easy to shop smarter for summer products that aren’t just on sale but also scored well in its rigorous, independent laboratory tests.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 9:43 AM CDT
|By Jessica Torricelli
July is Military Consumer Month, and the Federal Trade Commission will be posting tips to keep your information secure each week.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 7:33 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
CR says there’s a method to hand-washing dishes that can use less water than a dishwasher.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 7:46 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
A better night’s sleep could be a pillow away! If you’re tossing and turning at night, the culprit could be your pillow.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 7:23 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
We think it’s time you take care of that “lockdown” beard and there’s nothing like a brand-new beard trimmer.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 7:43 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular health and fitness trends in recent years.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 8:12 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Window air conditioners aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing appliances, but when the heat is on they’re often the only option if you want to keep cool.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 8:01 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Summer’s heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear, and with that, high energy bills.