Amazon, Target stop selling weighted baby blankets, sleep sacks and swaddles amid safety concerns
Amazon and Target are among retailers now ending their sales of weighted baby blankets, sleep sacks and swaddles as calls mount for more research and oversight of the productsโ safety, according to Consumer Reports.
๐งพHave you checked your credit report lately? Hereโs how to fix errors
Imagine being turned down for a loan or paying higher interest rates due to errors on your credit report. It happens more often than you might think. Checking the accuracy of your credit report is easy to do with these steps from Consumer Reports.
๐9 ways to lower car insurance premiums
Nationwide, the average premium increase was more than 20 percent over the past year, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. But people in some states have experienced even more pain, with rates up 88 percent in Florida according to FINN, a car subscription service company that analyzes market data. Here are ways to lower your bill.
๐พ Is pet insurance worth it? Customers, consumer experts chime in
If you think pet insurance could save money on routine checkups and emergencies, listen up. Consumer Reports found that not all pet insurance parents are satisfied, and there may be better ways to save on medical care for your furry friends.
๐งปConsumer experts put paper towels to the test. Hereโs which product came out on top
You rip a sheet, wipe up a mess, then toss the paper in the trash. No extra cleanup or washing, and most of the timeโfor small messes at leastโyou donโt need to reach for a second sheet. Consumer Reports put six brands to the test to reveal the best
๐งAre probiotic sodas, other so-called healthy drinks, good for you?
Functional beveragesโas the drink industry likes to refer to themโoften contain ingredients that were once found only in supplements or herbal teas, but are they healthy for you? Consumer experts test more than a dozen brands of probiotic sodas and other so-called healthy drinks.
๐งบRepair or replace your washing machine? Consumer experts help find answer
Weโve all been there. The washer sounds like a jet engine and then suddenly stops mid-cycle. Itโs the age-old question every homeowner will face... To repair or to replace? Consumer Reports helps you make the right choice for your family.
๐ฅ๏ธ Replace cable TV for less than $25, save on streaming services
You know everything is more expensive these days, including how much you pay to watch TV. If one of your New Yearโs resolutions is to slash your streaming bill but find a way to still see your favorite shows, Consumer Reports shares five tips.
๐ณ Buy now, pay later regrets? Hereโs what you need to know
For Christmas shoppers who signed up for those buy now, pay later plans, the holidays are over and itโs time to pay up โ maybe more than you expected. Consumer Reports is here to make sense of these short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.
๐ Most reliable cars of 2023, per consumer experts
With todayโs stubbornly high auto prices and interest rates, buying a car, whether itโs new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision. Consumer Reports is here to help with its just-released exclusive car reliability report of cars that owners consider the most reliable and the ones that are regulars at the repair shop.
๐ณNever pay hospital bills with a medical credit card. Here are 5 reasons why
Nearly 100 million adult Americans carry some form of medical debt, according to figures from a 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation national survey. And more and more commonly, patients are being steered to financial products like high-interest credit cards or loans designed expressly to help pay for medical expenses. Consumer experts are warning, think twice before getting a medical credit card.
Best nanny cams, baby monitors per consumer experts
Out of over 70 models, Consumer Reports picks the best nanny cams, honing in on cameras that perform well data security tests โ since privacy is critical with these cameras โ and have features well-suited for keeping an eye on kids and caregivers and babies.
๐Need new glasses? Expert advice on frames, lenses, coatings and more
These days, buying eyeglasses can be complicatedโespecially if youโre looking for options beyond those your eye doctor sells. Consumer experts break down everything you need to know about shopping for spectacles in-person or online while saving money.
Best pet insurance providers, per consumer experts
In a first-ever evaluation for Consumer Reports, eight pet insurance providers were rated based on a survey of 2,061 Consumer Reports members with insured pets, looking at things such as how much the premium cost, the claims process, and whether people had choice in which vets to see.
๐ถUsed baby car seats, cribs: Are they safe?
Having a baby brings many joysโand expenses. Itโs tempting to save by buying secondhand or accepting a freebie from a friend, and that may be fine for onesies. But going for secondhand gear is generally not a good idea when it comes to certain infant and toddler products, including three essential investments: car seats, strollers, and cribs.
๐ตTake control of your childโs social media use on phones, computers
More teens are depressed compared to 10 years ago, and the U.S. Surgeon Generalโs advisory issued in May 2023 indicates that social media may be playing a role in the teen mental health crisis. Consumer Reports explains how we can help our teens control their social media consumption with some small steps at home.
๐ธFront blind spots in trucks, SUVs pose danger for kids
Pickup trucks and crossover SUVs dominate our roadways. And as pickup trucks and large SUVs grow in size, so does the risk to people around them โ when drivers hit people directly in front of them because of dangerous blind zones just past the hood.
โ๏ธTop-rated airlines, travel buying guide from consumer experts
High fares. Hidden fees. Long security lines. Shrinking seats. Crowded cabins. Thereโs room for improvement, especially if youโre sitting in coach, according to Consumer Reports members who responded to our most recent airline survey.
๐7 ways to keep you car insurance costs down
Feeling the pain of high car insurance costs every single month? And with auto premiums recently rising higher than inflation, Consumer Reports says itโs more important than ever to find ways to lower your bill. The good news is, they found cost saving tips that actually work.
๐งบTop tested detergents, how often you need to do laundry
Think you do a lot of laundry? Believe it or not, the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year. Thatโs about five loads every week! One way to cut back: Donโt wash your clothes as often. But how long can we really go before we need to wash everyday items?
๐ฎCan police ask for your doorbell video? Know your rights
As video doorbells and home security cameras grow in popularity, police departments are increasingly asking for homeownersโ videos. But can they get it without your permission? Consumer Reports breaks down the ways law enforcement can access your videos.
Pregnant women should never eat canned tuna due to high mercury levels, study suggests
A recent Consumer Reports study of mercury levels in five popular canned tuna brands resulted in recommendations that pregnant women avoid eating the staple seafood altogether, citing generally high levels of the neurotoxin in some cans and unpredictable spikes in others.
๐Nearly half of Americans unaware of incentives for electric vehicles, survey says
With gas prices taking a toll on peopleโs wallets, Consumer Reports (CR) has a new survey of what Americans think about battery electric vehicles (EVs) and low carbon fuels. The nationally representative survey of 8,027 American consumers, which was fielded in late January and February, is the largest national survey sample in the history of CR, the nonprofit consumer research, testing, and advocacy organization.
3๏ธโฃ ways to take some heat off your electricity bill
Just about everything costs more right now, that goes for our groceries, supplies and anything and everything in our homes, including electricity bills. Experts at Consumer Reports share some simple tips to cut utility costs without sacrificing the comforts of home.
๐ฅฉThese 3 grills are recommended by consumer experts
Maybe youโre a die-hard fan and grill year-round, but for many of us, spring and summer are the best times for a barbecue. And if your grill has seen better days, Consumer Reports is here with recommendations from its latest tests of charcoal and gas models.
๐งโZombie clause,โ ban on nuclear weapons hidden in these tech user agreements
Imagine if you entered a restaurant and the manager asked you to sign a contract blocking you from suing the business if everyone falls ill, and barring you from writing a bad online review. The agreement might even spell out what happens if zombies invade.