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News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

Online shopping is quick, convenient, and sometimes cheaper—but a new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a hidden danger: What are supposed to be life-saving products sold on major online marketplaces could be putting your safety at risk.

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. Consumer Reports has some tips to help you handle any dud that comes your way.

Weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are gaining popularity as millions turn to them for quick results and potential health benefits.While the outcomes can be positive, Consumer reports warns there are important considerations — especially for older adults—before starting these treatments.

Consumer Reports has some new advice to stop those annoying robocalls.

Calls and texts from scammers are not only annoying, they’re also costly, with unsuspecting consumers losing billions of dollars to fraud every year. Consumer Reports has some new advice on how to stop those annoying robocalls.

You see them in ears nearly everywhere you go: Apple’s AirPods Pro. Most people use them to listen to music and podcasts or make phone calls. As Consumer Reports explains, more and more people are using airpods as a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids.

You see them in ears nearly everywhere you go: Apple’s AirPods Pro. Most people use them to listen to music and podcasts or make phone calls. Consumer Reports says more people use AirPods as a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids.

If you’ve grabbed an energy bar for a quick snack lately, you’re not alone, about 40% of us eat them all the time. But as new Consumer Reports testing reveals, that convenient snack might not deliver the boost you expect.

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains just how the scams work, plus some filing advice whether you plan to hire a pro or do your own.

It may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s plenty to celebrate in February with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and the Super Bowl. Love is in the air, Consumer Reports has rounded up some of the sweetest deals this month as retailers offer impressive discounts on big-ticket items.

When temperatures drop, a pellet stove or electric fireplace can add warmth and ambiance. But how well do they really work? Consumer Reports tested them to find out.

If saving money is one of your New Year’s resolutions, a great place to start is by canceling subscriptions you’re paying for but not using. Think streaming services, music apps, even meal kits—there’s probably something you can cut. Consumer Reports shares easy tips to help you navigate the cancellation process and keep more money in your...

Those sugar-free products you’re buying to stay healthy might not be as beneficial as you think. Consumer Reports looks at why experts are raising concerns about sugar substitutes showing up in surprising places.

Those sugar-free products you’re buying to stay healthy – it turns out they might not be as beneficial as you think. Consumer Reports looks at why experts are raising concerns about sugar substitutes showing up in surprising places.

Some people tune in to the Super Bowl for the football, others for the commercials or halftime show. No matter your game plan, everyone deserves to score the best picture quality on their TV. The experts at Consumer Reports help you tackle your TV settings like a pro. 

It’s a popular thing to do year-round: Preparing an entire week’s worth of meals at once. It might sound challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Consumer Reports shares some tips and tools can make a big difference for your health and your wallet.

A humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep, and overall health during the dry winter months, but humidifiers can get gross, potentially spreading bacteria and other germs. Consumer Reports has some simple and effective maintenance tips to keep you and your humidifier in tip-top shape all winter.

Look around your house–chances are you’ve got toys and other household items powered by those tiny button-size batteries. What you may not know is that they’re potentially deadly if swallowed. A new law is supposed to protect children from gaining access to them, but as a startling consumer reports investigation reveals, gaps remain that may be putting your family at...

With holiday spending just behind us, the last thing anyone wants to hear about is how to spend more money. But what if that spending could rack up savings down the road? From home heating hacks to window recommendations, the experts at consumer reports reveal money-saving investments for you and your home.