Television ratings are a fickle beast, dependent upon many variables. But they also reflect brand power and confirm why ...

If you've recently had a baby and are about to return to work you may be preparing to send your infant to day care.

Economic confidence decreased to 99.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, one point lower than August.

No single attribute makes a car truly great by itself. That’s why Consumer Reports has always rated each car using a group of assessments, either data-driven or drawn from the experiences of our ...

All of these choices make it tough to comparison shop. In this guide, Consumer Reports will break down everything you need to know when choosing a wireless security system for your home ...

Until not so long ago, our options for making fried food at home were limited—and messy. Battering and frying food in oil produces a great result, but it’s a lot of work that involves a lot of ...

Here are some tips for finding a great low-priced smartphone. Buy an older model. Richard Fisco, Consumer Reports’ head of electronics testing, says there’s often little difference in ...

Consumer Reports recommends shopping around for the best policy, not only when you buy a car but also every few years, to make sure you’re always getting the best deal possible. Through a survey ...

Among the 40,566 American policyholders surveyed by Consumer Reports earlier this year, 38 percent reported an increase of between $50 and $199 within the previous 12 months, and 22 percent said ...

On the list of things you need to do when you purchase a new car, you might think that buying car insurance is an insignificant box to check. But nothing could be further from the truth.

James K. Willcox James K. Willcox leads Consumer Reports’ coverage of TVs, streaming media services and devices, broadband internet service, and the digital divide. He's also a homeowner ...