Here's a look at what holiday tips people were handing out last year when the economic downturn was in full swing. Consumer Reports, which conducted the study, expects giving to hold steady or decline this year. ...more

November 20, 2009

Could the federal government delay the switch to digital television? Given a growing list of glitches with the transition, there's momentum building to push back the transition date. ...more

January 8, 2009

Alas, the perky Chad and his My Circle friends at Alltel are about to get hung up on. ...more

January 8, 2009

Alas, the perky Chad and his My Circle friends at Alltel are about to get hung up on. ...more

January 7, 2009

There's a new realization that holding a gift card from a troubled retailer is like having a bank account without FDIC insurance. ...more

November 23, 2008

Toyota Motor Co.'s Scion brand tops the list of most reliable cars in Consumer Reports' annual vehicle reliability study, as Asian automakers continue to fill the top of the magazine's rankings. Among U.S. automakers, Ford Motor Co.'s brands ranked most reliable. ...more

October 24, 2008

Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. ...more

August 5, 2008

Would you like air in those tires, or nitrogen? These days, more and more customers are asking for nitrogen, says Stanley Wells. The Get Nitrogen Institute points out that 11.7 million tires are filled with nitrogen, and 10,266 dealers are selling the gas. ...more

July 11, 2008

If you're shopping for a digital picture frame, HP df800 is a great choice, Consumer Reports says. ...more

June 18, 2008

PATIENTS GIVE LOW RATINGS OF HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES ...more

June 5, 2008