How to take care of yourself and get better mental health from home
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may not have as much time to focus on the toll the pandemic may be taking on your mental health. But many people are experiencing a range of stressful problems, including feelings of isolation, concerns about personal finances and politics, and worry about their kids and their future.
Are you paying extra for your electric vehicle?
A Consumer Reports analysis shows why the taxing of electric vehicles could create new problems for people looking to buy a clean, efficient car.
Some states tax electric vehicles to help fund infrastructure repair
A Consumer Reports analysis shows why switching to an electric vehicle could create new problems for people looking to buy a clean, efficient car.
Allergy warnings on food don't tell the whole story
If you or someone you know has a food allergy, pay attention -- the Food and Drug Administration is temporarily allowing manufacturers of packaged foods to substitute ingredients without changing the labels.
Allergy warnings on food labels may not tell all
The FDA is temporarily allowing manufacturers of packaged foods to substitute ingredients without changing the labels.
Headed to college? How to get more financial aid if you need it
College students take note. Here is how to get more financial aid if you need it.
How to get more financial aid for college
With COVID-19 pandemic bearing down on many families' budgets, there are options when it comes to paying for school.
How to protect yourself from the huge spike in COVID-19 scams
The coronavirus pandemic has hit consumers hard, and a huge spike in scams related to COVID-19 isn't helping.
Exploring non-traditional travel? Here's a beginner’s guide to motorhomes
Fears about the coronavirus are forcing many people to rethink traditional air travel and hotel stays of past summers and look into recreational vehicles as a safer alternative.
Want to expand your family's dinner menu? Here are new foods to try on the grill
Grilling doesn’t have to mean burgers or hot dogs on repeat.Consumer Reports shares some fresh ideas to inspire you this grilling season and some tips on buying the right grill.
Backyard movie nights
Consumer Reports just finished testing mini projectors and has all you’ll need to set up a fun family movie night at home.
Enjoy a backyard movie night with a mini projector
If you’re missing the movie theater, why not bring the big-screen excitement to your home or backyard?Consumer Reports just finished testing mini projectors and has all you’ll need to set up a fun family movie night at home.
Love that smoky BBQ flavor? How to use your grill like a smoker
Consumer Reports’ experts say you don’t need to run out and buy a smoker.
Love that smoky BBQ flavor? How to use your grill like a smoker
Love the flavor of wood-smoked barbecue?
Vacation this summer while keeping your family safe
Summer vacations are anything but normal this year. With people leery of shared spaces and crowds, renting a private vacation home may be more popular than ever.
Anxious amid the pandemic? Experts urge caution if you self-soothe with alcohol
These are anxious times, to be sure.You might be dealing with an economic hardship, with teaching your kids at home, or with just plain boredom from being inside.
Heatstroke danger high for children left in hot cars
On average, 39 children in the U.S. die of heatstroke each year after being left in a hot car.
Is it smart to buy a house right now?
With record unemployment and a volatile stock market, we are living in uncertain economic times, to say the least, so you might think buying a home would be the last thing you’d want to do.But, as Consumer Reports explains, with a little creativity and flexibility, this could be the right time to buy!
New ways to buy and eat local
Grocery shopping habits during the coronavirus pandemic have changed across the country, in part because of supply disruptions ranging from meat to produce.That has some people rethinking how and where they get their food.
Is your grocery store in the middle of a meat shortage? How to rethink your menu at home
One of the joys of summer is grilling on the patio or in the backyard.But if your supermarket meat case is looking a little bare or you just can’t find the specific cut you want, you may have to rethink your menu.