Consumer

Springtime is in the air, which means you’ve probably got some yard work and spring cleaning to prep for!

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning survivors of Friday’s brutal storms to be aware of con artists and criminals who may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster.

So Consumer Reports dug into the data – looking at the prices of hundreds of cars it bought over nearly 20 years.

Consumer Reports sounded the alarm on these chemical dangers years ago and now has more about what the new rules mean for you.

Sometimes the lunchtime rush at El Porton can be overwhelming. To combat this, the Mexican restaurant off Poplar and Highland rolled out an unconventional pair of helping hands.

Consumer Reports reveals what really matters in unlocking the secrets to cleaner, healthier teeth.

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.

A new, premium, intercity bus service that will provide routes from Memphis to Nashville has been announced following strong demand for an alternative to flying or driving.

FedEx released their consolidated results for their third quarter on Thursday.

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.

There’s now legislation in the Mississippi General Assembly that could pave the way to shrinking the electricity service area for the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD). This is after customers continue to be frustrated with the utility’s inconsistent service and prolonged outages.

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.

Consumer Reports recently asked people to share their least favorite chores which were cleaning floors and carpets.

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.

The week highlights minority owned restaurants and eateries.

Consumer Reports says there are simple steps you can take to improve the air you breathe.

Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return.

Officials say the new policy begins March 1.

It turns out that some inexpensive upgrades of everyday items can bring many smart home features to you.

Over the past two decades, hundreds of young children have died and thousands more have been injured because of falling furniture or televisions.

Electric bikes have grown in popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires—some of them fatal.

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.

Whataburger could be headed to Midtown Memphis, according to Memphis Business Journal.

You can save a lot of water and energy just by limiting your shower time to about 5 minutes.

Consumer Reports is here to help you navigate the month’s shopping deals.

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.

A new survey from Consumer Reports shines the light on some of the most popular supplements, with findings that might surprise you.

The experts at Consumer Reports reveal simple adjustments you can make now to help you sleep better all year long.

Consumer Reports has a few tips to help this season feel a little brighter.

Every year an estimated $48 million Americans get sick from bacteria and viruses in their food.