Some retailers have flexible return and exchange policies all year long; others are a bit stricter. But many retailers often extend their return windows around the holidays, offering more generous return guidelines for holiday purchases.

If you’re frantically trying to finish your holiday gift-giving, Consumer Reports is here to help! Well, the product testing experts at Consumer Reports have the help. They’ve spent the past year testing and reviewing thousands of products just in time to reveal the best gift ideas for you and your loved ones.

The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles.

What’s a stain remover, anyway? Laundry detergent in a spray bottle? Consumer Reports ran lab tests to find out.

Consumer Reports releases reviews for ten holiday card services.

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz says it's no longer serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools.

These products are often unnecessary and can be dangerous—especially for kids. Here’s what to do instead.

Almost everyone gets one sometimes, but these steps can nip head pain in the bud and even may prevent it.

Consumer Reports' lab tests reveal the best models for protecting you and your loved ones

But we all want something sweet on occasion. Honey, maple syrup, and agave are often touted as natural, better-for-you options. If you switch from sugar to one of these, are you doing your health a favor?

Fall is in the air, or is that scent pumpkin bread, muffins, and of course pumpkin pie? All recipes that depend on that little can of pumpkin, but do you really know what’s in the can? Consumer Reports lifts the lid to reveal what’s really in your can of supermarket pumpkin.

Musty smell could be coming from your car's evaporator inside the heating and cooling system. Consumer experts have tips on how you can fix the issue without going to the mechanic.

These age-appropriate wearables can put off the purchase of your child’s first smartphone. Here’s what users and experts say about key features on popular models and what to consider before you buy.

Consumer Reports reviewed 17 dental flosses to bring you safer, more sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer, too.

Consumer Reports tested 32 and recommend 12 with high protein and low sugar.

The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries.

Safe, reliable cars and SUVs that will save you thousands according to Consumer Reports.

CR's tests confirm that the chemical perchlorate is widespread in our food. Regulators have known of the risks for decades but continue to drag their feet.

Consumer Reports reveals top three trash bags after testing more than a dozen popular brands.

With food prices rising, here are 19 ways to optimize your shopping dollars at the grocery store

Consumer Reports shows you how to squeeze every mile from a gallon

Consumer experts evaluated 10 products to find safer, more sustainable options, and provide advice on brushing.

Parents choosing a car for their teen driver have a tough decision to make because they need to strike a balance between cost and safety. But the latest analysis by Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that more safety is available for the money in the latest list of best used cars for teens.

Fun in the sun can come to a screeching or scorching halt with a nasty sunburn. If you’ve ever gotten one, you’ll know how unpleasant it is. Consumer Reports explains that cooling the burn correctly will help alleviate sunburn pain.

Inside Consumer Reports’ bike helmet testing lab, experts pull no stops when evaluatinghelmets, literally dropping helmets from the sky.

You could save over $1,000 a year by making just a few of these easy, low-cost changes around the house

Consumer Reports puts beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and sunblock to the test to find the best beach gear.

Consumer Reports tested dozens of repellents, so it should be easy to find a way to beat the bugs that’s right for you. But not all bug sprays are effective. One factor that matters significantly: a product’s active ingredient.

The FCC is ordering internet service providers to give consumers clearer information on broadband costs and speeds

Be honest: Do you snore? Does your partner say you snore? Snoring is disruptive and, in some severe cases, even life-threatening. Consumer Reports looks at the sleep treatments that can give you and yours some long-awaited, uninterrupted Zzz’s.

That dust that’s been collecting while you were stuck indoors has got to go. But don’t try to brush it away with a feather duster—that will only make things worse. Here are some recommended dusting tools from cleaning pros and the experts at Consumer Reports who share their advice in "How to Clean Practically Anything."

Consumer Reports puts dozens of sprays, lotions and sticks to the test to determine how well they protect your skin again sun rays.

Amazon and Target are among retailers now ending their sales of weighted baby blankets, sleep sacks and swaddles as calls mount for more research and oversight of the products’ safety, according to Consumer Reports.

Imagine being turned down for a loan or paying higher interest rates due to errors on your credit report. It happens more often than you might think. Checking the accuracy of your credit report is easy to do with these steps from Consumer Reports.

Nationwide, the average premium increase was more than 20 percent over the past year, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. But people in some states have experienced even more pain, with rates up 88 percent in Florida according to FINN, a car subscription service company that analyzes market data. Here are ways to lower your bill.

If you think pet insurance could save money on routine checkups and emergencies, listen up. Consumer Reports found that not all pet insurance parents are satisfied, and there may be better ways to save on medical care for your furry friends.

You rip a sheet, wipe up a mess, then toss the paper in the trash. No extra cleanup or washing, and most of the time—for small messes at least—you don’t need to reach for a second sheet. Consumer Reports put six brands to the test to reveal the best

A credit score can determine whether you can get a loan for a home, car or credit card. It can also impact the interest rate on the loan.

Functional beverages—as the drink industry likes to refer to them—often contain ingredients that were once found only in supplements or herbal teas, but are they healthy for you? Consumer experts test more than a dozen brands of probiotic sodas and other so-called healthy drinks.

A new Consumer Reports investigation found troubling security flaws in some video doorbells sold by the country's biggest retailers.

Every year, Consumer Reports buys and tests about 50 new cars, measuring things like performance, fuel economy, and how easy it is to install a child seat.

Consumer Reports says some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely.

We’ve all been there. The washer sounds like a jet engine and then suddenly stops mid-cycle. It’s the age-old question every homeowner will face... To repair or to replace? Consumer Reports helps you make the right choice for your family.

The experts at Consumer Reports snuggled up with popular comforters and lab-tested sheet sets to offer up dreamy recommendations for a bedding refresh.

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day might be a great opportunity for some self-love.

They’re big, stylish and all the rage. We’re talking about those popular Stanley Quenchers mugs. Social media made them famous, and that’s where recent posts about those tumblers containing lead are raising concerns.

You know everything is more expensive these days, including how much you pay to watch TV. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to slash your streaming bill but find a way to still see your favorite shows, Consumer Reports shares five tips.

Here's what you should know about keeping your children healthy, what to do when they're sick with a respiratory illness and how to recognize an emergency.

CR tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for bisphenols and phthalates, which can be harmful to your health. Here's what we found—and how to stay safer.

For Christmas shoppers who signed up for those buy now, pay later plans, the holidays are over and it’s time to pay up — maybe more than you expected. Consumer Reports is here to make sense of these short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.

It’s the start of the new year and you may have health and fitness as one of your goals. But what if you want to start fresh and get rid of your old or unused equipment?

Some stores will let you return anything, even without a receipt. Others have time limits and restocking fees.

With today’s stubbornly high auto prices and interest rates, buying a car, whether it’s new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision. Consumer Reports is here to help with its just-released exclusive car reliability report of cars that owners consider the most reliable and the ones that are regulars at the repair shop.

Thanksgiving leftovers can provide a special kind of joy, but they can also pose hazards.

Crowded planes, tight seats, long delays, rude passengers—all of these conspire to make flying more trying than ever. What to do about it?

Nearly 100 million adult Americans carry some form of medical debt, according to figures from a 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation national survey. And more and more commonly, patients are being steered to financial products like high-interest credit cards or loans designed expressly to help pay for medical expenses. Consumer experts are warning, think twice before getting a medical credit card.

Out of over 70 models, Consumer Reports picks the best nanny cams, honing in on cameras that perform well data security tests — since privacy is critical with these cameras — and have features well-suited for keeping an eye on kids and caregivers and babies.

These days, buying eyeglasses can be complicated—especially if you’re looking for options beyond those your eye doctor sells. Consumer experts break down everything you need to know about shopping for spectacles in-person or online while saving money.

Consumer Reports' tests results reveal top-rated infant seats that are safe and easy to install.

Consumer Reports’ laundry expert walks you through the dos and don'ts when it comes to laundry.

If you’re trying to cut back on sodium, you’ve probably gotten the advice to cook with plenty of herbs and spices. But it can sometimes still feel like something’s missing. Consumer experts test and review salt alternatives.

The average price of a new car is over $48,000! So, it’s no wonder leasing this year will account for 21% of new vehicle sales. Consumer experts break down benefits of leasing versus buying a new car.

Consumer experts break down the 529 college savings plan and explains that how taking the money out is as equally as important as putting money in.

Some expiration dates are easy to spot. But others, not so much.

In a first-ever evaluation for Consumer Reports, eight pet insurance providers were rated based on a survey of 2,061 Consumer Reports members with insured pets, looking at things such as how much the premium cost, the claims process, and whether people had choice in which vets to see.

Consumer Reports is out with its new test results to help you choose the bestdiaper for your money.

Having a baby brings many joys—and expenses. It’s tempting to save by buying secondhand or accepting a freebie from a friend, and that may be fine for onesies. But going for secondhand gear is generally not a good idea when it comes to certain infant and toddler products, including three essential investments: car seats, strollers, and cribs.

More teens are depressed compared to 10 years ago, and the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory issued in May 2023 indicates that social media may be playing a role in the teen mental health crisis. Consumer Reports explains how we can help our teens control their social media consumption with some small steps at home.

Pickup trucks and crossover SUVs dominate our roadways. And as pickup trucks and large SUVs grow in size, so does the risk to people around them — when drivers hit people directly in front of them because of dangerous blind zones just past the hood.

College life can be stressful - loans, textbooks, and living on a budget can take a toll. The good news: There are lots of discounts for students, but sometimes you have to know where to look to find them.

Purchasing a new car is stressful enough, so it helps to go into a showroom knowing which of the charges that show up on your bill are unavoidable, which can be negotiated, and which you can skip altogether.

We found that some of the mail-order steaks we tried were worlds better than the typical supermarket steak.

With FDA approved over the counter options available, you can now get less expensive hearing aids from drug stores like Walgreens Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering over-the-counter hearing aids.

Dealing with lice this summer? We've got you covered with the best strategies to get rid of them.

Looking for a way to keep cool? Consumer experts tested several A/C units and reveal which ones passed the test.

Food labels can be confusing, and telling the difference between similar-sounding claims on food packages is sometimes downright baffling. Consumer experts break down food label lingo and which ones to pass on.

"Feels like" temperatures will routinely spike to 110 degrees in the Orlando area, so getting in your car is a hot mess.

This year we have 53 repellents in our ratings and 22 recommended ones, so it’s easy to find a way to beat the bugs that’s right for you. But not all bug sprays are effective. One factor that matters significantly: a product’s active ingredient.

High fares. Hidden fees. Long security lines. Shrinking seats. Crowded cabins. There’s room for improvement, especially if you’re sitting in coach, according to Consumer Reports members who responded to our most recent airline survey.

Feeling the pain of high car insurance costs every single month? And with auto premiums recently rising higher than inflation, Consumer Reports says it’s more important than ever to find ways to lower your bill. The good news is, they found cost saving tips that actually work.

Blame natural disasters, the pandemic and your location. These tips will help you whittle down rising premiums.

Think you do a lot of laundry? Believe it or not, the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year. That’s about five loads every week! One way to cut back: Don’t wash your clothes as often. But how long can we really go before we need to wash everyday items?

As video doorbells and home security cameras grow in popularity, police departments are increasingly asking for homeowners’ videos. But can they get it without your permission? Consumer Reports breaks down the ways law enforcement can access your videos.

It’s turned from a luxury to a necessity - internet access. If you can't afford in-home high-speed internet, there are some programs that offer discounted and even free service.

Consumer Reports reveals the top sunscreens after testing dozens of options between lotion and sprays.

Maybe you’re looking for your first lawnmower or it’s time for an upgrade. Whatever the case, Consumer Reports experts put dozens to the test to find the cream of the crop when it comes to performance and your budget.

Even if you keep it clean and covered, grills don't last forever. So, when is it time for a new one? Consumer Reports reveals five signs it may be time to replace your grill.

High prices have hit nearly every aisle in the supermarket, but arguably no price hike has caused as much chatter as the cost of a dozen eggs.

Consumer Reports reveals its latest sleep survey and tips to improve your sleep.

Consumer Reports tests found some bottles tested positive for BPA, despite the company's BPA-free claims

We tried popular brands such as Contigo, Hydro Flask, and Yeti, but the lesser-known winner surprised us. And spoiler alert: It's the most inexpensive one.

To find the top vehicles of 2023, the experts at Consumer Reports drove more than 200 vehicles, and sorted through mounds of exclusive data from more than 50 tests including safety, reliability and owner satisfaction.

A recent Consumer Reports study of mercury levels in five popular canned tuna brands resulted in recommendations that pregnant women avoid eating the staple seafood altogether, citing generally high levels of the neurotoxin in some cans and unpredictable spikes in others.

Is Walmart’s ketchup just as tasty—for less cash—as Heinz? Is Costco’s yogurt as creamy as Chobani? Here, how 70 grocery store brands compare with the iconic staples you’ve bought for years.

Consumer Reports shares top-rated pillows, sleep masks and humidifiers to improve shut-eye.

Unauthorized streams of sports, from the NFL to MLB to World Cup soccer, may be appealing, but they carry security and privacy risks.

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Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey.

Consumer Reports asks experts (and a few outsiders) for options that protect your phone and more. Here’s what we learned.