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4 ways to clear the air when you’re stuck indoors
4 ways to clear the air when you’re stuck indoors As winters go, we can all agree that this one has been pretty brutal trapping many of us inside for days on end. Not only is there cabin fever to...
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Do not weaken CFPB consumer watchdog
Do not weaken CFPB consumer watchdog After a financial crisis sparked by shady mortgage lenders and Wall Street abuses, the federal government created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. At...
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Nokia Lumia Icon is the best Windows Phone so far
Nokia Lumia Icon is the best Windows Phone so far The Nokia Lumia Icon is a refreshing departure from the six-inch-screened behemoths being trotted out by phone makers, including the Nokia Lumia 1520,...
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Don't miss this critical snow blower check
Don't miss this critical snow blower check Fuel issues remain the primary reason a snow blower won't start when you need it most. But even if you keep up the necessary maintenance and have an extra...
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Got joint pain? How to get relief.
Got joint pain? How to get relief. Achy joints? Join the club. More than 50 million adults in the U.S. have arthritis, and close to half of them say that the ailment limits their daily activities,...
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Best off-road vehicles
Best off-road vehicles At our Auto Test Center, we have the ability to systematically evaluate the off-road capability of SUVs and 4WD pick up trucks. Ascending our "Rock Hill," a 23-degree slope of...
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Latest Xbox One update may give you a black screen instead of great new features
Latest Xbox One update may give you a black screen instead of great new features The most recent Xbox One dashboard update adds features to the console that can improve the user experience. But some...
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Best & worst values
Best & worst values We think that real value is not necessarily how much you spend but what you get for your money. Vehicles that are reliable, perform well, and don't cost much to own represent...
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Best cars for tall or short drivers
Best cars for tall or short drivers To find out which vehicles are better or worse for each, Consumer Reports took a closer look at test scores of recently tested vehicles, that are still relevant to...
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FCC wants to ensure that you get content without any interference
FCC wants to ensure that you get content without any interference The FCC chairman, Tom Wheeler, issued a statement today providing details of a path forward for the commission's Open Internet rules...
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As cost of coffee rises, how to savor every cup
As cost of coffee rises, how to savor every cup The next time you buy coffee, the jolt you get may come not from the caffeine but the cost. The coffee futures market is heating up due to hot, dry...
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Home-office tax deductions made simple
Home-office tax deductions made simple Small-business owners bedeviled by home-office expense calculations will get help from the Internal Revenue Service this tax season. A new rule offers a...
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Money-Saving Fixes to Make Makeup Last Longer
Money-Saving Fixes to Make Makeup Last Longer Experts dish out tips and advice on how to get the most from makeup favorites YONKERS, NY — There’s no reason to send a broken lipstick or cracked eye...
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Don’t let these ad traps catch you
Don’t let these ad traps catch you Want to save 50 percent, get a product free, or have a manufacturer’s warranty cover an expensive purchase for life? Of course you do, and advertisers know it....
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Car reliability vs. frustration
Car reliability vs. frustration Consumer Reports knows automotive reliability because we’ve been studying it since the Nixon administration. But once in a while we’ll break down (forgive the pun) our...
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5 things to do before you let your kid use your smart phone
5 things to do before you let your kid use your smart phone You're riding in the car, stuck on a plane, or waiting in the dentist's office, and your young child is clamoring for something to...
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Best all-wheel drive cars
Best all-wheel drive cars When winter’s wrath hits hard, a car with all-wheel drive is your best bet to help navigate the roads safely. All-wheel drive (AWD) feeds power to all four wheels and...
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Pros and cons: A reality check on alternative fuels
Pros and cons: A reality check on alternative fuels Hybrids Pros: Potential for excellent fuel economy, run on existing gasoline supplies, and drive just like regular cars, requiring no change in...
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Users of Tide Pods speak out about stained laundry
Users of Tide Pods speak out about stained laundry Lately we’ve been seeing a number of reports on our website and others about the multicolored Tide Pods leaving purple and blue stains on laundry....
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You could get a tax credit for health insurance
You could get a tax credit for health insurance Are you eligible for a tax credit to help pay for health insurance premiums? The Affordable Care Act provides for such tax credits for millions of...
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