What’s hot with toasters and toaster ovens
Consumer Reports’ latest test of 23 models found a few able multitaskers. But other ovens botched basic jobs. And if all you want is great...
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Ways to never run out of money
For many consumers the economic recovery isn’t so much crawling as stalling, but now is a good time to begin planning a future that’s secure....
E-tailers top ratings for selling electronics
Electronics items are now as likely to be bought online as in walk-in stores, according to the latest Consumer Reports Annual Electronics Buying Survey. And...
Credit cards do carry perils
With the protections of the Credit Card Act of 2009 in full effect, a nationally representative Consumer Reports survey shows a slightly lower level of...
Is an electric car right for you?
You’ll soon be hearing a lot of buzz — and a dose of sales hype — about a new wave of electric cars that will...
Tasty tests for the best burgers
McDonald’s burgers are certainly cheap and fast, but you still might wonder why billions have been consumed when you see the results of Consumer Reports’...
Consumer Reports looks at heart health
The Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center unveiled its first doctor ratings based on a new collaboration with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), publishing a...
Store brands vs. name brands
Any smart supermarket shopper knows that buying store-brand products instead of big names can save big bucks. In Consumer Reports’ latest price study, filling a...
Cars for the young, old, tall and small
With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports recently offered its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to...
Cars for the young, old, tall and small
With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports recently offered its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to...
Best walking shoes and coffee
By the Editors of Consumer Reports Archeologists working in Armenia recently said they had discovered what might be one of the world’s oldest shoes. That...
Outlet shopping secrets
Even if you’re usually a really smart shopper, it’s easy to go overboard at the outlet mall. There are so many stores, so many temptations,...
Cool new products make life easier
It’s not always easy to part with your trusty old computer or fridge. Sometimes you have to make the tough choice between getting it repaired...
Simple rules for a successful kitchen remodeling job
Think enjoyment, not resale value, say the editors of Consumer Reports. Kitchen remodeling today is all about what you need, rather than some over-the-top designer’s...
Cream of the icy summer treats
There’s nothing better than indulging in a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day. And while exotic choices such as Ben & Jerry’s...
