CONSUMER NEWS

Whether you have lots of holiday cooking on the horizon or you’d just like to simplify your life, Consumer Reports has some good news: You don’t necessarily need a ton of pots and pans to get the job done.

Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night?

Each holiday season tends to produce different fads -- ones that sometimes make people say, “Why in the world was that so popular?”

You may not realize it but there are things that you do over the holidays that may be attracting thieves.

When scammers target people just trying to recover, it can be even worse. Here are ways to help you and your neighbors avoid common post-disaster scams.

Whether you’ve already booked holiday travel plans, or you’re waiting for the last minute to make sure there aren’t restrictions, there are certain things to keep in mind about which days will be best to travel, and what resources might be more scarce than in years past.

Jacksonville city leaders on Tuesday voted 5-13 against repealing the implementation of a six-cent gas tax increase, which is set to go into effect in January.

As you shop for toys for the child in your life -- beware of Trouble in Toyland.

The FBI reports that since the start of the coronavirus, cyberattacks have increased by 300%.

Still looking for holiday gift ideas? Consumer Reports has some ideas for gift giving.

Will the goodies you order actually be what you receive? Consumer Reports ordered 25 gift baskets to find out.

Smart toys are always hot holiday gifts. They can speak to kids and help them learn as they grow. But they also come with security risks.

The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to use caution while buying gaming consoles online.

A division of Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., is recalling approximately 234,391 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday.

Scammers are ready to pounce now that the holidays are here. You may think you won’t fall prey — but crooks can be sneaky — and if they get to you, it will hit you where it hurts the most: your wallet.