Flushable Wipes...Not Really
Flushable wipes-they're marketed as an alternative to toilet paper. That might sound like a good idea, but in its latest tests Consumer Reports found a big problem.
Flushable wipes-they're marketed as an alternative to toilet paper. That might sound like a good idea, but in its latest tests Consumer Reports found a big problem.
Toilet paper is an everyday necessity and, depending on which one you buy, it can cost hundreds of dollars a year. Consumer Reports just tested more than a dozen and finds you don't have to pay top dollar to get a top toilet paper.
Ever order something and it arrives in a really big box-a much-too-big-box? Consumer Reports did some ordering recently, and wait till you see what arrived.
New-car sales dropped by nearly 40% in January, but not Hyundai's. The car maker launched its "assurance campaign" and saw sales rise a whopping 14% that month. Consumer Reports Money Adviser takes a closer look at its unique marketing strategy.
It's happened to all of us. You're hit with something like a sore throat on the weekend or after work, and the doctor's office is closed. These days, help could be as close as your nearest shopping center.
If the cost of food is taking too big a bite out of your budget, Consumer Reports can help.
An estimated 49 million Americans don't have any health insurance, but even more startling are the discoveries of a Consumer Reports' Investigation. It found many people who've purchased their own insurance are not as protected as they think.
The prime interest rate is the lowest it's been in 20 years, so you'd think your credit-card interest rates would be down, too. Wrong! Consumer Reports says they're going through the roof.
More companies are planning to cut back on, or end, their 401K match programs.
You might want to order your ITunes songs now before a proposed price increase.
If you have a coupon for a digital converter box and it expired, you're in luck.
The service is called Google Voice.
Many seniors on a fixed income are looking to save any way possible. AARP offers auto insurance to members through The Hartford insurance company, but is it a sure way to save?
Sales of hair straighteners topped 85 million dollars last year. Consumer Reports ShopSmart tests to find the best.
When it comes to cleaning the house, a survey of women finds they spend an average of five hours a week cleaning. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says you don't need to spend money on tons of cleaning products.
With money so tight these days, everyone is looking to cut corners. But Consumer Reports says a bad place to skimp is on your car's maintenance.
Three dollars a minute. That's what the average person is paying for cell phone service.
There are deals to be found on airline tickets.
Fed-Ex is making a recession friendly gesture on March 10th.
Sales of desktop computers are falling, along with so much of the retail economy. But there does seem to be one bright spot in the computer industry-mini-laptops. They're selling briskly, and sales are expected to quadruple in the next four years.
One out of three Americans has a high-definition TV-and nothing showcases what an HDTV can do like a Blu-ray player. Now, with prices dropping, you may be tempted to trade in your old DVD player. Consumer Reports just tested both Blu-ray and DVD players and can help you sort out your choices.
Car companies are offering all kinds of deals these days-and they can look great. But Consumer Reports says they're often no deal at all.
In a tough economy, you might think the last thing you should get is another credit card. But Consumer Reports says if you pay off your balance every month, a card with cash rewards can actually end up saving you a lot of money-if you use the right one.