Spam calls are not only annoying but also costly, with unsuspecting consumers losing billions of dollars to fraud every year. So how can you prevent it from happening to you or a loved one? Consumer Reports has some new advice to stop those annoying robocalls.
Are you thinking about booking your next vacation but don’t have the cash up front? Many travel sites now offer Buy Now, Pay Later loans, allowing you to split the cost over time.
Have you ever bought a new TV, dishwasher, or fridge only for it to stop working properly soon after you got it home? As many consumers know, the repair or replacement process can be quite a hassle.
Parents know a child car seat is one of the most important products they can buy. The seats must help protect the tiniest cargo in an emergency.
As the end of his term nears, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to make a major push to lower property taxes in Florida.
Karl Schamotta, Chief Market Strategist for Corpay Cross Border, joined us on The Morning Show to explain the fallout of President Donald Trump's tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
Spam calls are not only annoying but also costly, with unsuspecting consumers losing billions of dollars to fraud every year. So how can you prevent it from happening to you or a loved one? Consumer Reports has some new advice to stop those annoying robocalls.
Are you thinking about booking your next vacation but don’t have the cash up front? Many travel sites now offer Buy Now, Pay Later loans, allowing you to split the cost over time.
Have you ever bought a new TV, dishwasher, or fridge only for it to stop working properly soon after you got it home? As many consumers know, the repair or replacement process can be quite a hassle.
The right tips and tools can make a big difference for your health and wallet if you're preparing meals ahead of time. Consumer Reports shares some practical recommendations to help you get started.
A home break-in occurs on average once every 30 seconds in the U.S. According to SafeWise, most burglaries happen in the middle of the day, and result in a loss of about $3,000.
Now that the gift-giving season is over, it’s time to kick off 2025 by treating yourself. The main event in January is Martin Luther King weekend, which tends to bring big sales of mattresses. But it doesn’t stop there.
Experts say seniors are particularly at risk, making Florida a prime target for scammers. Americans aged 60 and older faced $405 million in losses from phone scams and $130 million from text scams this year.
A recent Consumer Reports evaluation of 31 toys and household items uncovered an alarming safety risk for children from button cell and coin cell batteries.
Nothing says winter comfort like a steaming cup of hot chocolate. But you’ll want to choose your hot cocoa mix wisely after a Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of lead in some popular hot chocolate brands.
Cleaning up after a holiday meal with family and friends is no easy task. It can be tempting to dump food left on plates down the drain. But plumbers say that will lead to problems.
From sheets to slippers, mixers to mattresses, the experts at Consumer Reports are constantly testing products for your home and garden and everywhere in between.
If you haven’t finished your shopping yet, you’re in luck — the tech experts at Consumer Reports are sharing some advice for gifting gadgets and their favorite tech picks this holiday season.
The experts at Consumer Reports culled together a list of some of their favorite cooking and kitchen gadgets — just in time for gifting or rounding out your own kitchen for the holidays.
The holiday season is a time of giving, but for many Americans, it’s also a time of spending—and that can lead to a heavy financial burden.
Florida leads the nation with more than 88 reported burglaries per 100,000 people. That’s nearly four times the national average of 22.5 per 100,000.
A scheme that scammed millions of dollars out of consumers burdened with student loan debt has been stopped in its tracks, the Federal Trade Commission says.
Smartphones are on the top of the Christmas list for many children, preteens and teen. But are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time?
