Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.
The Boom Cube is all about letting other people hear your tunes on the go, when headphones just won't do. But how much booming big sound can you really get for $10.99 plus tax?
Broken boughs and tree trunks through your roof present a tough challenge, even for the pros. If it happens to you, do not just call the first company you can think of or find online.
New reports filed with the state Department of Ecology show manufacturers continue to use toxic materials in products intended for kids.
A just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that turkey can be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But the National Turkey Federation says it strongly disputes Consumer Reports’ findings and calls the study alarmist and misleading.
Local consumer watchdogs see a steady string of complaints from consumers who hired contractors without checking their background.
Every year, lottery and sweepstakes mailings entice millions of people to pay up front for the prize they’ve reportedly one. But it’s all a scam.
But if you have a relative that seems to be falling for these scams, there are some resources to help.
A Consumer Reports investigation looked at thousands of pages of CPSC documents in its investigation of appliance fires.
A couple of mailings are hitting local mail boxes that have some people raising a red flag. But this time, things are on the up-and-up.
When we talk about getting information from data recorders, we're usually talking about the "black boxes" installed in air planes. But the federal government just proposed a new standard that requires event data recorders in all new cars and light trucks weighing less than 8,500 pounds, starting September of 2014.
Overseas computer hackers have hit again. This time, the target was Nationwide Insurance. The company believes thousands of people in our state had their personal information stolen, and many not even be Nationwide customers.
If you have large quantities of documents to shred, here's a chance to get it done for free.
For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission is challenging the public to help. The agency is offering $50,000 for the best technical solution.
A man selling hearing aids to senior citizens is now wanted by local police. Charges have been filed against Roy James Taber with the Family Hearing Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Thousands of homeowners who think they're getting loan modification help are actually being manipulated into giving away hundreds and thousands of dollars.
When it comes to commercials that really grab your attention, one of most memorable ad campaigns is from Procter and Gamble, for its Febreze Air Effects air freshener. Consumer Reports wanted to see whether that product really lives up to its claims.
A new state Supreme Court ruling could put hundreds of home foreclosures in question in this state, where the foreclosures were initiated by an organization known as MERS. MERS stands for Mortgage Electronic Registration System. It's a central tracking system that essentially represents the person or investor that holds the note on a loan when a mortgage is sold.
After years of complaints about overheating and fires, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says GE is voluntarily recalling 1.3 million dishwashers sold nationwide from March of 2006 through August of 2009 for between $350 and $850.
Consumer Reports just tested nearly 20 mini-fridges and found problems with almost all of them.
Many laundry detergents now come in small packs that are intended for easy use. The premeasured packs give you the exact amount of detergent you need for an average load with no measuring required.
Thanks to the Internet, there are fewer travel agents in the business now, but agents who stuck with it are picking up new clients because doing it yourself can take so much time.
When it comes to cooking outdoors, gas grills are rapidly becoming the grill of choice.
Credit score you pay to see may not be one lenders use (Video)
