Winter coats and car seats: Keeping your child safe and warm
Winter coats and car seats: Keeping your child safe and warm With winter upon us, it's a good time for a reminder of how to safely transport children in the cold weather while still keeping them warm....
View ArticleKobo Mini review: A decent tiny e-book reader, if you need such a thing
Kobo Mini review: A decent tiny e-book reader, if you need such a thing Almost every e-book reader on the market has a 6-inch screen, but the Kobo Mini ($80) has a touch display of just 5 inches—the...
View ArticleAre car deals better at the end of the year?
Are car deals better at the end of the year? Conventional wisdom says that car deals are better at the end of the year. But is this still true? Our analysis shows, some new-car offers in late December...
View ArticleGift cards are great last-minute gifts, but purchase with care
Gift cards are great last-minute gifts, but purchase with care Buying a gift card is easy, and while legislation has eliminated a number of the gotchas associated with these presents, some drawbacks...
View ArticleBuying a single-serve coffeemaker? Count the cost of the pods
Buying a single-serve coffeemaker? Count the cost of the pods Single-serve coffeemakers are one of the hottest gifts of the season so there's a good chance that you or someone you know will give one...
View ArticleQuestions of Money - from Consumer Reports
Questions of Money - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports' financial experts answer subscriber questions about Citi's Pay-Pass sticker, and a widow's obligation to pay off a husband's debts....
View ArticleWater Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger
Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger Dunecraft Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling a series of marble-sized toys that expand when in placed in water. The toys,...
View ArticleGarmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays
Garmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays Garmin just introduced an update to it's smart-phone navigation apps that allows users stay connected while on the road and keep in touch...
View ArticleNine tips for buying kids electronics gifts
Nine tips for buying kids electronics gifts Your kids are asking for them, and you've relented. Here are some tips that will help you make gadget gifts a hit for the children—and for you. Some of...
View ArticleTwo strollers designated Don't Buy: Safety Risk due to strangulation hazard
Two strollers designated Don't Buy: Safety Risk due to strangulation hazard Our most recent test of strollers revealed two models that pose a potential strangulation hazard. We have designated these...
View ArticleWinter coats and car seats: Keeping your child safe and warm
Winter coats and car seats: Keeping your child safe and warm With winter upon us, it's a good time for a reminder of how to safely transport children in the cold weather while still keeping them warm....
View Article10 tips for safe winter driving
10 tips for safe winter driving Winter has arrived, and with the change of seasons comes the threat of nasty weather. Before winter strikes in full force, make sure you and your car are ready. As you...
View ArticleInexpensive, last-minute gifts for food lovers
Inexpensive, last-minute gifts for food lovers Got someone on your list who loves good food? Consider one of these products, all of which did well in our recent tests. Even better, they're...
View ArticleIn 2013, it's lights out for the 75-watt incandescent
In 2013, it's lights out for the 75-watt incandescent Let's use the occasion of the shortest day of the year to say so long to another energy-wasting incandescent lightbulb. Federal law mandates that...
View ArticleThree cooking goofs that can ruin a turkey dinner
Three cooking goofs that can ruin a turkey dinner Turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving Day tradition. It's popular at Christmas too, with 22 million consumed, according to the National Turkey Federation....
View ArticleMinding the Qs and QXs: Infiniti changes its car names for 2014
Minding the Qs and QXs: Infiniti changes its car names for 2014 Infiniti recently announced that it was changing its "nomenclature philosophy," and with that pronouncement, all cars going forward will...
View ArticleHoliday-time tips for child safety
Holiday-time tips for child safety Holidays are joyful celebrations—as long as you follow certain measures to keep your child safe. Keep these easy-to-remember tips in mind during holiday festivities...
View ArticleVideo: First drive of the redesigned 2013 Toyota RAV4
Video: First drive of the redesigned 2013 Toyota RAV4 How do you update the model that started the whole small car-based SUV craze? If you're Toyota and you're updating the RAV4, you keep the...
View ArticleWater Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger
Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger Dunecraft Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling a series of marble-sized toys that expand when in placed in water. The toys,...
View ArticleGarmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays
Garmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays Garmin just introduced an update to it's smart-phone navigation apps that allows users stay connected while on the road and keep in touch...
View Article