Want to boost your spending power? Try giving your wallet a break by shopping at a dollar store. Americans have embraced the four leading chains -- Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree and the 99¢ Only store -- in droves during the recession.
Asian cars still dominate Consumer Reports' latest report on predicted reliability released Tuesday. They, along with one German model, topped 10 different vehicle categories.
Imagine you're about to travel to a foreign land. You've heard it can be a mighty dangerous place, but you have to go there -- you have no choice. You don't know exactly where the threats lurk, and you don't speak the language. Wouldn't it be nice to have a guide?
Honda's new hybrid-only Insight, touted as a low-cost competitor to the Toyota Prius was dealt a major blow Monday after it failed to get a thumbs up from the influential magazine Consumer Reports.
We told you about saving money on prescriptions, but you can also save money on your doctor and hospital visits.
There are lots of different ways to measure automotive quality. But for my money, the best single indicator is J.D. Power and Associates' three-year study of vehicle dependability. More than 46,000 original owners of 2006-model year vehicles weighed in with their opinions this year
Dr. Jack Rodman's heart sank when he heard the news: One of his elderly patients with a heart condition had a stroke because she couldn't afford the medicines he'd prescribed her.
Is it time for a tune-up? Car won't start? Need a new water pump, or just an oil change? Welcome to the joys of car maintenance and repairs.
Recently, Consumer Reports magazine issued its list of best and worst used cars, and divvied them up by price range.
Japanese and Korean automakers produce the most reliable cars, according to a new survey of car owners by Consumer Reports. At least one Detroit carmaker, Ford, is moving up the ranks quickly, but it has yet to crack the top tier according to the magazine.
Want to boost your spending power? Try giving your wallet a break by shopping at a dollar store. Americans have embraced the four leading chains -- Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree and the 99¢ Only store -- in droves during the recession.
Asian cars still dominate Consumer Reports' latest report on predicted reliability released Tuesday. They, along with one German model, topped 10 different vehicle categories.
Imagine you're about to travel to a foreign land. You've heard it can be a mighty dangerous place, but you have to go there -- you have no choice. You don't know exactly where the threats lurk, and you don't speak the language. Wouldn't it be nice to have a guide?
Honda's new hybrid-only Insight, touted as a low-cost competitor to the Toyota Prius was dealt a major blow Monday after it failed to get a thumbs up from the influential magazine Consumer Reports.
We told you about saving money on prescriptions, but you can also save money on your doctor and hospital visits.
There are lots of different ways to measure automotive quality. But for my money, the best single indicator is J.D. Power and Associates' three-year study of vehicle dependability. More than 46,000 original owners of 2006-model year vehicles weighed in with their opinions this year
Dr. Jack Rodman's heart sank when he heard the news: One of his elderly patients with a heart condition had a stroke because she couldn't afford the medicines he'd prescribed her.
Is it time for a tune-up? Car won't start? Need a new water pump, or just an oil change? Welcome to the joys of car maintenance and repairs.
Recently, Consumer Reports magazine issued its list of best and worst used cars, and divvied them up by price range.
Japanese and Korean automakers produce the most reliable cars, according to a new survey of car owners by Consumer Reports. At least one Detroit carmaker, Ford, is moving up the ranks quickly, but it has yet to crack the top tier according to the magazine.
With gasoline prices hitting record levels, it seems everyone has a tip on how to save fuel. Much of the advice is well-intentioned, but in the end, much of it won't lower your gas bill.
Cut your energy bills by squeezing another year or more out of the things you own and postponing the day you have to replace them. Here are top tips on what you need to know.
Getting to this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium requires patience, persistence and determination - and that's just for the fans.
Consumer Reports recently announced its annual used cars ratings, and we weren't surprised to see one of the major categories was "Best in Fuel Economy."
Consumer Reports recently announced its annual used cars ratings, and we weren't surprised to see one of the major categories was "Best in Fuel Economy."
You got burned with frequent flier miles, which were nearly impossible to redeem and hardly worth the hassle, so credit card issuers turned to other kinds of incentives to entice you to charge more. But most rewards programs aren't much better, and consumers are still eager to sign up for them despite the same old traps.
With all the worry over fuel prices, you'd think drivers would do whatever they can not to waste gas. But look around and you'll see lots of them tooling around as if they owned their own tanker fleet. One of them might be you.
There is an old adage which goes something like this: "The cheap man always pays more in the long run."
It's no surprise that more used cars are sold every year in America than new cars. One reason is obvious -- they're less expensive, which has become an even bigger factor as new-car prices, not to mention fuel costs, keep rising. And, by opting for a used car, you avoid the biggest expense associated with buying a new vehicle -- depreciation.
There's never been a better time to be a bargain hunter. Here are some tips and strategies to help you get the best price.
From a gallon of milk at the grocery store, to the price of pizza and a gallon of gas - no one knows better than you just how much prices are rising. Here are our top tips on how you can beat inflation.
The best cars you can buy in the United States are made by Honda, according to Consumer Reports. The is the second year in a row the Japanese automaker has been given the distinction.
Miley Cyrus and father Billy Ray Cyrus are admitting they goofed.
Are money worries making your get-in-shape resolution harder to achieve? Nothing like a tumbling stock market to make you reach for that extra slice of chocolate cake, right? But don't hang up the towel just yet. Fiscal fitness doesn't have to tank your physical fitness. There are ways to recession-proof your goal for a new you.
Most buyers these days do research online before buying, but it's easy to drive yourself to distraction and confusion going through dozens of sites, free and paid, that offer car reviews and purported pricing expertise.
With the gift-giving season upon us, it can be very tempting to run up those bills. Here are ways to debt-proof your holiday.
Consumer Reports announced Monday that it is launching a new public education campaign aimed at creating awareness of the pitfalls associated with gift cards.
The Toyota brand has lost its top position for iron-clad reliability, according to an influential Consumer Reports survey released Tuesday.
When it comes to swiping plastic, consumers gave high ratings to American Express, Discover, as well as to cards issued by credit unions in a report released Thursday rating the best and worst credit cards.
By keeping your car for 15 years, or 225,000 miles of driving, you could save nearly $31,000, according to Consumer Reports magazine. That's compared to the cost of buying an identical model every five years, which is roughly the rate at which most car owners trade in their vehicles.
The August issue of Consumer Reports magazine contains a rare, happy surprise for Detroit - a rave review of a General Motors SUV.
On a fact-finding mission to learn more about the auto business, Alan Mulally, the new CEO of Ford Motor, traveled to an old drag strip in East Haddam, Conn., to see how Consumer Reports tests cars...
Most Americans want a car with better fuel economy, but only about half say they would be willing to sacrifice size or performance to get it, according to a national survey conducted by Consumer Reports.
Using a special additive or cutting off your A/C won't really cut your gasoline consumption. But myths like these run rampant in the minds of American drivers.
Following a botched infant car seat crash test that forced the withdrawal of the test results and a public apology, Consumer Reports announced it is changing some internal procedures and policies.
Toyota luxury brand, Lexus, saw it's rank in Consumer Reports' annual "predicted reliability" survey from first to fifth. Replacing Lexus in the top spot was Toyota's own Toyota brand.
Consumer Reports, the consumer product testing magazine, announced Thursday that is withdrawing a recent report on rear-facing infant car seats after learning of a problem in the way some of the tests were conducted.
Most rear-facing infant car-seats on the market failed crash tests using tougher standards than the government uses, Consumer Reports said Thursday.
The Toyota Rav4 outranks luxury SUVs costing as much as $13,000 more in a new round-up of mid-sized crossover SUVs by the magazine Consumer Reports.
There is an old saying in the newspaper business that you shouldn't pick a fight with somebody who buys ink by the gallon.
The Ford Fusion midsized car and its Mercury Milan sibling scored big in Consumer Reports' annual new car reliability survey, just beating out the industry's quality standard-bearers, the Honda Accord V6 and Toyota Camry V6.
Mercedes-Benz's GL-class and R-class SUVs are the top-ranked choices in a Consumer Reports rating of five top luxury SUVs.
In testing the most expensive group of cars the magazine has ever purchased, Consumer Reports rated the Porsche 911 as the top high-performance sports car.
Fuel economy is at the top of the list of factors shoppers consider when looking at a new vehicle, according to a new survey by Consumer Reports.
In the heat of summer, it's still a long time to New Year's Day. But for car companies next year is already here.
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, let's take some time to celebrate some of our rights - our financial rights that is.
Buying a car for a teen driver can be expensive in a number of ways. Obviously, the car itself costs real money. Then there are insurance costs and the eventual repair and maintenance costs.
For many homeowners pool covers are coming off for the summer. But don't dive in just yet. Drowning was the number one cause of accidental death for kids under five years old.
More than a third of American drivers say they are considering getting rid of their current vehicle in favor of something more fuel efficient, according to a national survey by Consumer Reports magazine.
Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel. One General Motors executive is learning that the hard way.
Buying a hybrid will save you money on gas...but you might still come out behind.
If you're in the market for a car, but you're not willing to pay top dollar for a new model, you may want to think about investing in a used car.
The Toyota Prius is the car that makes its owners happiest, according to a survey by Consumer Reports, but the Chevrolet Corvette is a close second.
In Consumer Reports' most recent survey of vehicle reliability, the top of the list is, once again, dominated by Japanese manufacturers.
Japanese carmakers -- or, more specifically, Honda followed by Toyota and Subaru -- took all ten spots in this year's Consumer Reports magazine top picks.
With General Motors easing up on big rebate promotions, you might think there are no bargains to be found any more on GM cars and trucks.
A dog may be man's best friend, but that pup has a price tag. Vet visits and surgery cost dog owners almost $800 and cat owners $500 last year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
With all the bad news coming out of Detroit these days, many have a disarmingly simple suggestion: Ford and General Motors should simply build better cars.
It's Spring...scratch that. It's Winter...well...never mind. These days we never know what kind of weather to expect.
Has the new year prompted you to do some home remodeling? In today's top 5 Tips we're going to tell you what you'll need to know before you even take out that measuring tape.
Every new year we make the same promise to shed some pounds. If you're not the gym type, Five Tips is going to tell you what you'll want to know before investing in exercise equipment.
If you've ever wanted to buy more organic food but didn't want to take out a second mortgage to do so, a new report by Consumer Reports can help stretch your health-conscious dollar further.
There are always a few procrastinators who wait until the very last minute to finish their holiday shopping. If you're one of them, don't panic yet.
Big, well-known places to buy electronics may seem like the place to go for cost-conscious consumers. But a new survey says you might get a better deal online.
Consumers can't just put their faith in a trusted brand name when it comes to looking for a new car.
In an emergency or black-out, you'll want to keep your crucial appliances running -- and that means a generator. But these handy machines can be tricky to use.
"Employee pricing" has been such a big hit with car buyers that General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group have extended their promotions for another month.
Americans pay more for health care per person than citizens anywhere else in the world -- as much as 53 percent more than any other country, according to a recent study published this month in Health Affairs magazine.
Weight Watchers is the best overall diet plan, according to new Consumer Reports research.
After naming the Ford Focus as one of its recommended vehicles in March, then quickly dropping that recommendation following a "Poor" rating in a side-impact crash test, Consumer Reports magazine is now changing its system for rating cars.
Shares of Sharper Image fell nearly 9 percent on Tuesday after Consumer Reports magazine renewed criticism on one of its popular air purifiers in its May issue.
The number of complaints filed about wireless phone service soared 38 percent last year, a consumer group reported Tuesday.
Of 14 small cars involved in a test of side-impact crash safety, 12 received a rating of "Poor" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
If you're not one of the 1.4 million people who went out and bought a new, big TV for yesterday's Super Bowl game, maybe you found yourself ogling at your buddy's big-screen TV. And you got the great idea of getting one of your own.
Car buyers who don't do their homework often miss out on rebates and other incentives they should be getting, according to a survey released Tuesday by Consumer Reports.
Some parts of the country have already seen the season's first snowstorm. But for much of the U.S., the first covering of white stuff isn't too far away.
Are you prepping for the holidays? Making mental notes on the perfect gifts? One of the biggest shopping days of the year -- the day after Thanksgiving -- is fast approaching.
European sedans may have many wonderful attributes. Reliability, however, is not among them, according to the latest Consumer Reports reliability survey.
The new auto models are coming in. At the same time, inventories at many dealerships are high. That means the squeeze is on and the car deals are getting better.
Summer's here and it's time to get that deck into shape -- or better yet, build a new one. While figures vary regionally, decks offer the highest payback of any upgrade to your home, returning 104 percent of the cost on average, according to Remodeling Online.
If you usually book your hotel room online in hopes of saving some cash, a new Consumer Reports study suggests you pick up the phone instead.
OK, so maybe you're not Bobby Flay, host of the Food Network's "Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay." But you can still impress family and friends this Memorial Day weekend with a traditional cookout.
Seniors, brace yourselves. Tuesday marked the launch of the new discount-drug-card program, the first of many changes seniors will face under the new Medicare act.
In its Annual Car Issue, published last month, Consumer Reports stunned the auto world by ranking European luxury cars from Mercedes, BMW, and Jaguar among the worst for reliability, behind models ...
Consumer Reports released its 2004 list of best cars on Monday. The magazine recommended cars in 10 categories. In reliability, one criterion for selection, American vehicles outperformed European makes for the first time.
You're not even out of the electronics store when the sales clerk begins pressing you to buy an extended warranty. The offer sounds good: For less than the average cost of a single trip to the repa...
Since the telephone industry was deregulated three years ago, $4 billion worth of new fees have shown up on our bills, according to Consumers Union. The latest: a charge for an option most of us do...
Even first-time parents don't have to be told that a new baby means certain financial obligations--medical bills, day-care costs, saving for a college education. But what they often don't count on ...
WITH SO MANY OF A car's vital functions controlled by microprocessors, driving a car can be a high-tech experience these days. But buying one decidedly is not. The rules of that game haven't change...
IT TOOK A LOT OF LATE-NIGHT pizzas at the office, but your career is hitting its stride and you've finally got the wherewithal to buy a new car. We're not talking Yugo here. We're talking about a n...
If you're gift hunting this holiday season for 1992's most helpful financial guidebooks, consider these three keepers:
When Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca got mad last January, anyone looking to Tokyo for the object of his ire would have been facing the wrong direction. The irritant this time: the East Haddam, Connecticu...
If you were in the shoes of J. Michael Losh, general manager of GM's Oldsmobile division, what would you do about a drop of 35% in sales between 1986 and 1988? Losh's boldest answer, after testing ...
Everyone has a special horror story about customer service. The most infuriating these days probably concern air travel. Runaway traffic growth and many carriers' difficulty in adapting to mergers ...
A $5.7-million accumulated deficit that labor blamed on mismanagement by Executive Director Rhoda Karpatkin put Consumers Union--a nonprofit organization that evaluates products and services, and p...
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