- Shop wisely when buying prepaid calling cards Consumer Reports - Tue, May 15, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
A Consumer Reports study finds they carry lots of fees but little helpful information
- Verizon landline phone service is ho-hum, but new DSL customers must get it Consumer Reports - Tue, May 15, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Verizon is now compelling new subscribers to its DSL Internet service to also take landline voice service
- Don’t get dinged by overdraft fees Consumer Reports - Tue, May 15, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Opting in to an overdraft-protection program can cost you big bucks
- New FCC rules help you prevent cramming on landline phone bills Consumer Reports - Tue, May 15, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
The Federal Communications Commission has taken steps to protect you from fraudulent charges on your landline phone bill
- Facebook and Your Privacy Consumer Reports - Thu, May 3, 2012 4:06 PM EDT
Facebook and other social networks collect enormous amounts of highly sensitive information. How is it being used?
- Reverse mortgage: Know the traps Consumer Reports - Mon, Apr 9, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Why Reverse mortgages should be seen only as a last resort.
- Prepaid debit cards booming, but beware Consumer Reports - Mon, Apr 9, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Many of these cards lack the guaranteed protections we take for granted
- 3 yard makeovers for $500 or less Consumer Reports - Mon, Apr 9, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Five tips to help you save money
- At tax time, avoid refund anticipation loans Consumer Reports - Mon, Apr 9, 2012 3:00 AM EDT
Refund anticipation checks also are no bargain
- How to Cut Your Phone Bill Consumer Reports - Wed, Apr 4, 2012 3:27 PM EDT
Here are five tips to help you save money.
- How to contest a will Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 7, 2012 3:00 AM EST
Do you think you were cheated out of an inheritance? You might be able to challenge the will
- How to find a good tax preparer Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 7, 2012 3:00 AM EST
For a fee, a tax-prep company will give you your refund in advance. But those small fees are actually extremely costly.
- 5 tips to follow before starting your taxes online Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 7, 2012 3:00 AM EST
There are dozens of Web-based programs that help you electronically prepare, store, and file your tax return
- Top tax scams and how to avoid them Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 7, 2012 3:00 AM EST
A good tax preparer will ease stress and might save you some money as well. Here’s what you need to know.
- Avoid costly retirement mistakes Consumer Reports - Tue, Feb 14, 2012 3:00 AM EST
The shaky economy has caused many Americans to rethink their retirement plans
- Six tips for saving money on airfare Consumer Reports - Tue, Feb 14, 2012 3:00 AM EST
We have some tips that can help cut the cost of flying
- Reverse mortgages and their alternatives Consumer Reports - Tue, Feb 14, 2012 3:00 AM EST
Living off your home equity
- Five most romantic geeky gifts for Valentine's Day Consumer Reports - Tue, Feb 14, 2012 3:00 AM EST
Here are five suggestions for sharing your love in a way they’ll really appreciate
- 7 Easy Ways to Mess Up Retirement Consumer Reports - Thu, Jan 26, 2012 1:27 PM EST
Here are seven common mistakes most of us can avoid if we choose to.
- Six tips for saving money on airfare Consumer Reports - Wed, Jan 11, 2012 3:00 AM EST
Tips that can help cut the cost of flying
- You can expect more bank fees in 2012 Consumer Reports - Wed, Jan 11, 2012 3:00 AM EST
Here’s some of what you can expect for 2012
- Six things that will cost you more in 2012 Consumer Reports - Wed, Jan 11, 2012 3:00 AM EST
You can expect to see some increases in what you pay for certain things in 2012
- Debunking the hype over ID theft Consumer Reports - Wed, Jan 11, 2012 3:32 PM EST
You don’t need a costly service to protect your good name
- Shoppers now back to relying on credit cards over debit cards Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Consumers are starting to return to pre-recession buying habits
- 5 tips to keep holiday spending in check Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Last holiday season, 45 percent of shoppers who made a budget exceeded it
- Five ways you can save on your phone bill Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
It helps to investigate new ways to cut down your bill
- Layaway grows in popularity, but there are risks Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Layaway has made a huge comeback, but there are some risks you should be aware of
- Holiday Scams: The 12 Dismays of Christmas Consumer Reports - Fri, Dec 16, 2011 2:04 PM EST
Here are 12 top holiday ripoffs and advice on how to avoid them.
- Spend Less on Everything Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 14, 2011 4:00 PM EST
Easy ways to trim your expenses in six everyday categories
- 36 Gifts for the Home Recommended by Consumer Reports Consumer Reports - Wed, Dec 14, 2011 1:04 PM EST
Here are 36 small appliances and other home products that scored highly in our tests and that are recommended by Consumer Reports.
- How to Create a Strong Password (and Remember It) Consumer Reports - Fri, Dec 9, 2011 9:25 AM EST
You can create strong passwords that don’t make you memorize a cryptic string of letters, numbers, and punctuation symbols.
- Americans' Top Holiday Dreads—Being Nice Makes the List Consumer Reports - Fri, Dec 2, 2011 10:36 AM EST
Consumer Reports' survey asked people what (if anything) they dread most about the holidays.
- 12 Low-Cost Ways to Save Energy — and Money — Now Consumer Reports - Wed, Nov 23, 2011 3:33 PM EST
These retro-fits will quickly pay for themselves and will save you money over time.
- Consumer Reports: Naughty & Nice Holiday List Consumer Reports - Tue, Nov 22, 2011 12:11 PM EST
Consumer reports rounds up the companies with the best and worst shopping policies.
- Where to buy electronics Consumer Reports - Wed, Nov 9, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Best websites and stores, according to more than 22,000 readers
- 7 holiday shopping mistakes Consumer Reports - Wed, Nov 9, 2011 3:00 AM EST
When Consumer Reports surveyed Americans before and after the holidays, we found they typically spent more than they’d expected
- Tips for holiday tipping Consumer Reports - Wed, Nov 9, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Among the most commonly tipped service providers last holiday season were cleaning people, according to our survey
- 3 Money-Wasting Mistakes Shoppers Make Consumer Reports - Wed, Nov 16, 2011 3:14 PM EST
Avoid these mistakes the next time you shop.
- 8 Ways to Save When Paying Consumer Reports - Tue, Aug 2, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
8 Ways to Save When Paying
- What to Look for in a Long-Term-Care Policy Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 16, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
What to Look for in a Long-Term-Care Policy
- Is Your Life Sufficiently Insured? Consumer Reports - Wed, Mar 16, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
Is Your Life Sufficiently Insured?
- Get Moving on Your Tax Return Consumer Reports - Fri, Jan 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Get Moving on Your Tax Return
- 15 Ways to Never Run Out of Money Consumer Reports - Wed, Jan 12, 2011 3:00 AM EST
15 Ways to Never Run Out of Money
