Posted: 8:04 AM Prices on Blu-Ray players are coming down, and more and more Blu-ray movies are now available, so you may be thinking of getting a player-or giving one.

Posted: 7:47 AM 90% of American families use paper towels. But how do you know you're getting the best one for your money?

Updated: 6:24 PM Amanda Herman has a photo album that holds memories of a friendship now spoiled by broken trust.

Posted: 9:31 AM Last year, a whopping 219-billion dollars worth of products were returned. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says in order not to get burned later put return policies on your radar now.

Updated: 7:48 AM Online Retailer, Amazon, wants your payment options to be a little easier.

Posted: 9:39 AM Consumer Reports has just tested high-fiber cereals to see if at long last, flavor and fiber can go together.

Posted: 9:31 AM Good showerheads can really make the difference. They can be easy to install, but figuring out which to buy is tough. Consumer Reports puts them to the test.

Posted: 9:23 AM In our time-stressed world, products that promise to save time and effort can be big sellers. Consumer Reports tests three "make-your-life-easier products" to see if they really can save you time and effort.

Posted: 9:13 AM Nearly 500 Americans die from carbon-monoxide poisoning each year. And more than 15,000 end up in emergency rooms.

Updated: 8:59 AM Jerry Subject claims his car was towed improperly from a city street by a private tow company.

Posted: 8:08 AM A nationwide study finds that long airline delays are twice as common as they were 20 years-ago.

Posted: 9:41 AM Looking for an upright vacuum that won't break the bank or your back? There are lots of lightweight vacuums in stores, but Consumer Reports' latest tests show not all do a great job.

Posted: 9:23 AM Online fraud costs consumers around a quarter of a billion dollars a year. With many sites sporting seals of approval, you might think they ensure a company is legitimate and your data is secure. Consumer Reports says that's not necessarily so.

Posted: 11:02 AM The Toyota Prius dominates the market for hybrid cars, and for the last eight years has been Consumer Reports' Top Pick Green Car. Now there's a redesigned Prius, as well as another promising new hybrid-the Ford Fusion.

Posted: 7:49 AM If you're a woman who snacks between meals, you're in good company. Consumer Reports National Research Center survey finds that 85% of women polled eat two snacks a day on average.

Posted: 7:37 AM When it comes to recycling, more than half of us are doing pretty well with bottles and cans, and even better with paper and plastic. Consumer Reports says we're not doing so well with our old electronics.

Posted: 7:21 AM Packing a lunch isn't just for kids, especially these days. Consumer Reports ShopSmart has ways to add spark to lunches so you can start adding up the savings.

Posted: 10:46 AM More than half of all credit-card holders have been hit recently with sharply higher interest rates, or other fees and penalties. This according to a just-released survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Posted: 10:38 AM Almost 80% of online shoppers check user reviews, according to a just-released Consumer Reports' poll. ShopSmart magazine cautions-you can't believe everything you read.

Updated: 10:05 PM Gayle Riggs found and expensive dent in her van door while she had parked it on an Omaha street.

Updated: 6:07 PM The furniture salesman says,” We don’t refuse any reasonable offers.” He made that sales pitch in the parking lot of a closed northwest Omaha gas station.

Posted: 9:43 AM If you think your homeowners insurance has you covered, listen up! Insurers are cutting back coverage but at the same time raising deductibles and premiums.

Posted: 9:33 AM Getting the kids off to school in the mornings with a healthy breakfast is no easy feat. A glass of orange juice that's packed with vitamin C can help.

Posted: 9:24 AM Nearly 50-million people no use prepaid phone plans, and the number is growing. Big companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint have new plans-as do smaller companies.

Posted: 9:16 AM You can get a good printer these days for around $80. But that's just the beginning. The cost of ink cartridges really adds up.