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Charge On Free Offer Surprises Customer Last Updated: 11:47 PM 05/14/08 - The offer sounded tempting, but as one woman found, if you don't read the fine print, it could cost you. (Full Story)

Cancer Survivor Scammed Out Of $25,000 Last Updated: 11:54 PM 05/12/08 - A college student beats the odds against cancer, only to lose his trust and maybe his own money to an investment advisor. He thought he'd done his homework and It seemed like a sure thing, but... (Full Story)

Confusing Juice Labels We spend almost six billion dollars a year on juice, on everything form orange, grape, and apple to the much-touted newcomer, pomegranate. But do you know if you're always getting your money's worth? Consumer Reports says here's how to spot the real from the watered down. (Full Story)

Saving on Prescriptions It use to be when you needed a prescriptions you headed to the drugstore. Not anymore. Now you have the option of getting medicine online, or at supermarkets or megastores like Costco and Wal-Mart. Consumer Reports finds where you shop can make a big difference in what you pay. (Full Story)

Great-To-Know Travel Sites Planning your summer vacation? Or maybe you just want to do a quick weekend getaway. Consumer Reports' ShopSmart says some choice Web sites can save you some heartache and possibly a whole bunch of green backs. (Full Story)

E-mailing Your Doctor Have something you want to ask your doctor, but it's not worth a tirp to the office? Consumer Reports on Health, depending on just who your doctor is, there just might be a wayt to get a one-minute consult. (Full Story)

Flood Insurance: Why You May Need it Six billion dollars, that's how much Americans lost in property damage from flooding last year alone. Homeowners in high-risk areas are required by lenders to get flood insurance. But a quarter of all flood losses involve homes in low-to-moderate risk areas. That's why Consumer Reports says you should consider flood insurance. (Full Story)

Overused OTC Pain Relievers We spend a lot on over-the-counter pain medications, more than $2-billion a year. And Consumer Reports National Research Center has learned some people are using way too much of these medications, which can be dangerous. (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)

Downloading Movies To Your TV Rather than going to Blockbuster or waiting for Netflix movies to arrive, you can now download movies onto your computer. But what if you'd rather watch those movies on your TV? (Full Story)

What's the Best Car Deal-Buying or Leasing? Do you know whether leasing a new car or buying on is a better deal? Don't worry! Consumer Reports Money Adviser did the math. (Full Story)

Mudslide Takes Growing Toll Last Updated: 12:23 AM 03/28/08 - Heavy rain washed away a hillside in a metro neighborhood last spring and the effects are still being felt. The unstable land has forced the city to order a second family to move. (Full Story)

What's Cooking Online Google the words "recipe sites" and you'll get more than four million results, all serving up free recipes. Consumer Reports ShopSmart just reviewed many popular ones to find some of the best for beginners and experienced cooks. (Full Story)

Free Tax Help Not Great There are plenty of places offering free tax help these days, but can you bank on the advice? (Full Story)

Sizing Up Bras A recent survey by ShopSmart Magazine show one in five women have regrets about the bra they've purchased. Here are a few secrets to getting it right. (Full Story)

Great Interior Paints Paint manufacturers are constantly tinkering with formulas to improve performance and cut costs. Consumer Reports' latest tests find ones that outshine the rest. (Full Story)

Dishwashers to Skip When it comes to buying a new dishwasher, are the double-drawer ones a good option? Before you buy one, see what Consumer Reports tests found. (Full Story)

Best Dish Detergents Most of us don't jump at the chance to do the dishes, but unfortunately it's a job that has to get done. In the latest tests of hand-dishwashing detergents, Consumer Reports tells you which ones make the job a lot easier. (Full Story)

Deflating Time of Year for Tires Last Updated: 9:57 AM 02/24/08 - If you can't remember the last time you checked your tires, you're overdue. (Full Story)

Watching Web Videos on a Big Screen There's a new addition to consider for your home computer network, your TV! (Full Story)

Tougher Return Policies 'Tis the season of giving and receiving. It's also a good time to be thinking about January, the season of returning. Consumer Reports says many retailers have tougher return policies. (Full Story)

Wave to Pay Caution Consumer Reports takes a look at a touchless technology that's supposed to get you in and out of a store with the wave of your hand. (Full Story)