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Consumer Reports says there will be sales all month long to help you save on your holiday shopping journey.
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Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
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For Consumer Reports Laundry Expert, Rich Handel laundry isn’t just his job, it’s a way of life.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:56 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports has trained listeners who listen to hundreds of models, and we compare them to references.
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Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:15 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports uses state-of-the-art science and testing to rate and recommend the safest seats for any budget.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:10 AM CDT
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Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key for a healthy thyroid. Most adults need about 150 micrograms of iodine a day.
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Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:47 AM CDT
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First check to see if the quote-comparison site is licensed to even sell insurance in your state and offer you real quotes.
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Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 7:14 AM CDT
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That means now is the time to make sure you’ll be ready. Consumer Reports has some tips to help you survive a prolonged power outage.
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Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports explains how a 529 college savings plan can help and what to keep in mind before withdrawing the funds.
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Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:36 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
A portable generator can help power what you need, but only if the generator fires up when you need it.
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Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 7:12 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports’ food experts say don’t give up lettuce, just take a few extra precautions.
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Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:11 AM CDT
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Some expiration dates are easy to spot, such as those for items in your refrigerator and medicine cabinet. But others are not.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:33 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports’ experts share tips on how to protect your house from the sun’s damaging rays.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 6:18 AM CDT
|By Tylen Daniels
To help navigate your weekend, we’re putting some things on your calendar here at Action News 5.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:38 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports has an important warning on the risks of buying secondhand.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports explains how we can help our teens control their social media consumption with some small steps at home.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:33 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports shares how to save big in August on the products you’ll need to wrap up summer and get into that back-to-school groove.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Tylen Daniels
To help navigate your weekend, we’re putting some things on your calendar here at Action News 5.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:28 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports gives you tips to help you recognize what’s authentic, and what’s not.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 7:14 AM CDT
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Let’s be honest, school costs enough money, and you don’t want to break the bank on furnishings that might not be treated so gently.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:01 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports is here to help you tackle that seemingly never-ending shopping list with some college dorm essentials that will help you live large even if your space is small.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 7:26 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports demonstrate how big these blind zones can be and how we can help to protect our families.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 7:44 AM CDT
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A good day starts and ends without a sunburn, so you’ll need good sunscreen!
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Victoria Poirrier
Families across the U.S. are becoming victims of EBT scams, losing their benefits in a matter of moments. The Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed reports are under investigation in Tennessee.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:47 AM CDT
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Planning on spending some time on a bike this summer? Before you hit the streets or trails, you’ll need a good helmet.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 7:31 AM CDT
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If your grill has flame-broiled its last burger, don’t sweat it, because Consumer Reports’ tough tests reveal great grills for under $300.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Victoria Poirrier
A new ordinance in the City of Memphis is aiming to tackle the number of residential properties being used as short-term rentals.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its tested products all year long, so it knows exactly when they go on deep discount.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Officials say they anticipate 55,000 people to go through TSA checkpoints at MEM this holiday weekend.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Tylen Daniels and Jacob Gallant
It is encouraged for customers to plan ahead, while crews work to get power back online.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips and tools to help set you up for a lovely landscape this season and beyond.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 6:45 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Buy now, pay later options can be found everywhere these days—available at checkout at retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and even at restaurants and grocers.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 6:48 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports put 53 repellents to the test to find out the best ones for you.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Myracle Evans
Starting in June, one sauce will drop per month for a limited time.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:56 AM CDT
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Consumer Reports tasted steaks from several mail-order companies to find out which ones are a cut above the rest.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
The new deal includes a 30 percent pay increase, a 30 percent increase to pilots’ legacy pension and a market-based cash balance pension.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports cuts through the confusion by revealing which labels to skip.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:48 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Whether it’s a gift for Dad, a recent “Grad,” or just something nice for yourself, Consumer Reports found money-saving deals on top-tested products, helping you kickstart your summer.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
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
|By Consumer Reports
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
|By Consumer Reports
Believe it or not, the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:10 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
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 7:33 AM CDT
|By Myracle Evans
Blue Bell and Dr. Pepper partnered together to create a new ice cream.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports explains how saving money on ink actually starts by choosing the right printer.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:03 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
From lotions to sprays to sport and reef-safe, the sunscreen aisle can be a dizzying array of confusing labels.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
TV chef Guy Fieri is bringing Flavortown to the Mid-South.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
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. 7, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Walter Murphy and Tylen Daniels
Great music and wonderful weather set the perfect scene for day two of Beale Street Music Festival.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By Consumer Reports
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
|By Consumer Reports
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
|By Consumer Reports
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