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Credit Calls Frustrate Consumer Last Updated: 11:43 PM 05/07/08 - A Ralston woman who says she always pays her credit card bills on time was puzzled by threatening calls saying she owes money. Seems one company isn't adhering to the Do Not Call list. (Full Story)

Buy Or Lease A Vehicle? Which Is Better Deal? Last Updated: 5:14 PM 05/05/08 - The average cost of a new car now exceeds $28,000. That's a lot of money riding on trying to find the best deal. Could leasing be an even better option? (Full Story)

Best & Worst Tech Support Of all the products in your home, one of the most likely to run into problems is your computer, according to Consumer Reports. Some forty percent of laptops either have to be fixed or replaced within four years of purchase. And Consumer Reports National Research Center finds tech support is pretty dismal. (Full Story)

Coffee Drinks on the Go Think people have enough coffee options? Apparently not. Sales of ready-to-drink coffees are heating up, with more people buying bottled and canned coffees. Consumer Reports tested to see which chilled coffee concoction might be a good way to get the shot of java you're craving. (Full Story)

Best Dehumidifiers If rainy, humid weather leaves rooms in your home clammy, consider getting a good dehumidifier. Many now come with features that make them much easier to use. (Full Story)

Dangerous Gas Grill Consumer Reports' latest tests of 37 gas grills have turned up a serious safety concern. When the testers were cooking steaks, one grill actually started to melt! (Full Story)

Tasty Veggie Burgers When it comes time for barbecuing, we grill more hamburgers than anything else. But one out of four of us reach for veggie burgers instead. They can be a whole lot healthier and there's a variety of choices. (Full Story)

Sony's Tiny TV With a Big Future Who would have thought flat screens could look like fat screens, but they do next to the newest super-thin televisions. These sleeker TVs use a special technology called Organic Light-Emitting Diode or OLED. (Full Story)

Battling Sun Glare This time of year, the angle of the sun can be blinding. Take extra care to minimize your danger. (Full Story)

Better Car Repair Service When your car needs repairs where is the best place to go? (Full Story)

Top Laundry Detergents Americans spend more than $3-billion dollars on laundry detergents every year. So how do you know if you're getting the best? Consumer Reports just tested dozens to see which ones out clean the rest. (Full Story)

Save Big Bucks on Appliances Many dishwashers, washing machines, even dryers are going for a thousand dollars more because of cool new features and got to have styling. But tests show you don't have to pay big bucks to get top performance. (Full Story)

Robotic Mower Danger When you think of how much time it takes to mow your lawn, it's no wonder manufacturers figure we'd jump at the thought of a robotic lawnmower, even if it costs thousands of dollars. Consumer Reports just tested two. (Full Story)

Really Free Credit Reports There are plenty of companies that say "free" credit reports, but they can end up costing you plenty. (Full Story)

Look Out for Sodium If you make a point of eating healthy foods, you may be surprised to find out you could be consumer large amounts of an everyday ingredient that can spell trouble. (Full Story)

Put Your Kitchen on a Diet Take a look at your kitchen, it may be working against you when it comes to weight loss. (Full Story)

Landlord Faces Property Problems Last Updated: 7:57 PM 04/10/08 - A judge will weigh-in on a local landlord's operations. The property is filled with alleged code violations. (Full Story)

Is Online Grocery Shopping for You? Online grocery shopping can save you time, but are there other benefits? Consumer Reports ShopSmart went shopping online and in store to find out. (Full Story)

Inkjet Printers & All-in-Ones More and more people are buying all-in-one printers and lower prices are making them more accessible. So should you consider getting one? (Full Story)

Home Soil Tests Don't Work We spent a lot of green on our lawns and gardens last year, more than $50-billion. And who isn't proud of a gorgeous green lawn? To make sure your money is paying off, Consumer Reports' testers got down in the dirt to test soil kits. (Full Story)

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