Consumer Reports

Americans have many reasons to be annoyed. But what bugs them most are hidden fees and not being able to speak to a human being...

By Consumer Reports When shopping for wines this holiday season, don’t automatically assume that a higher price means higher quality. Consumer Reports’ tests found that...

By Consumer Reports As more and more consumers look for ways to save money, many may be trading their beloved drive-thru coffee for java made...

No matter what electronic gadget consumers are looking for this holiday season, they’ll find quality products at unusually low prices as retailers and manufacturers try...

By the Editors of Consumer Reports The redesigned Toyota Prius remains the most fuel-efficient car consumers can buy at 44 mpg overall, according to Consumer...

Michelin tires took the top spots in all categories in Consumer Reports’ latest tests by providing a good overall balance of traction, ride comfort and...

By Consumer Reports You can buy a “Retirement Countdown Clock” online for about $30. You program the kitschy timepiece to count down the number of...

Vacuum makers are supercharging their latest wares. According to the editors of Consumer Reports, they are rolling out new models with features that might seem...

Price wars among GPS makers are raging, so now even budget-conscious buyers can enjoy features that go beyond the usual navigation functions. The low-priced TomTom...

Coupons, circulars and store brands are helping women save at the supermarket. But according to a new poll featured in ShopSmart, the shopping magazine published...

You might already worry that hospitals aren’t as safe or sanitary as they should be, but nurses say you don’t know the half of it....

Will your insurance company be there for you in the aftermath of a disaster, when you most need it? The answer might be no, according...

By Consumer Reports Dollar stores are growing while other retailers suffer their worst downturn in more than 20 years, but are all those one dollar...

By Consumer Reports Versatile versions of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen and the Hyundai Elantra Touring topped the group in Consumer Reports’ recent test of six...

While home remodeling activity is down, it’s not out — especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Over the next 12 months, 54 percent of homeowners...