Stop upgrading your phone and other tips to help you stop overspending.

Curb expenses and mitigate the risk of damage to your possessions with these tips

Interview with thrifty gardening expert and author Mark Lane, who offers advice on how to grow plants and buy supplies for less.

Few prescription drugs have generated as much excitement as the new generation of weight-loss drugs, commonly called “GLP-1” medications. You’ve probably

Few prescription drugs have generated as much excitement as the new generation of weight-loss drugs, commonly called “GLP-1” medications. You’ve probably

Consumers’ Checkbook investigated 40 brands operating off-price stores and found that many offer lower-quality merchandise rather than legitimate bargains.

Despite predictions that overdraft fees were being eliminated, they remain a costly burden for many consumers.

Growing concerns about fast fashion have led some to rethink how they handle damaged clothing.

Dealing with a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be challenging. It’s not always easy to tell whether the caller is a legitimate debt collector or a scammer. Go slowly and know you...

Travel is always a challenge, but right now, the war with Iran has added a whole new layer of turbulence and uncertainty—especially for those who plan to fly. Airlines around the globe are raising prices, adding fees, and cutting flights.

Whether you’ve got a towering oak shading your porch or a scraggly pine that’s seen better days, chances are your trees need more attention than you’re giving them. Disease, pests, or extreme weather can damage even the sturdiest trees, and even healthy ones need a little branch management in the form of regular pruning or the occasional checkup.

Important information for everyone racing to the finish line to get their tax returns filed by April 15.

A recent Checkbook investigation found widespread problems with vacation rentals, including fake listings and stolen deposits. Even worse, many victims get little or no help from Booking.com or Vrbo to recover their lost money. In this episode: We share results of our investigation and provide tips on how to protect yourself when booking a vacation rental. One key: Your best move to avoid losing money to scams or bad actors is to book with a credit card.

Since most garden centers buy—rather than raise—most of what they sell, there is room for tremendous variation in buying standards and the quality of plants being sold. The opinions we collected from consumers on garden centers reflect these big differences.

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Fraud is on the rise. Scammers stole more than $12 billion in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The number of Americans who are victimized is also skyrocketing. Investment scams, romance scams, crypto scams, and imposter scams are driving much of the increase.

You just want to find a great vet, groomer, or boarding facility without overpaying or getting burned. That’s where we come in.

If you haven’t purchased a car in a few years, expect to find a market dominated by SUVs. And be prepared for sticker shock: The average price for a new vehicle is at an all-time high, around $50,000! Unfortunately, used cars aren’t the bargain they used to be.

If you haven’t purchased a car in a few years, expect to find a market dominated by SUVs. And be prepared for sticker shock: The average price for a new vehicle is at an all-time high, around $50,000! Unfortunately, used cars aren’t the bargain they used to be.

The 2026 Filing season is underway, and several changes to the tax code will affect most taxpayers' returns, especially compared to last year, when the IRS made only routine inflation adjustments.

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Ten top ways to protect yourself against fraud, from consumer expert Herb Weisbaum.

Herb Weisbaum talks data breaches and scams, plus Tom Appel on Tesla and tariffs.

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Consumers’ Checkbook chatted with digital media expert Mara Einstein about her book, which reveals how to avoid being fooled by brands and influencers.

Paying off a large amount of debt might seem impossible. But, it it can be done with hard work, discipline, and guidance from a certified credit counselor. Here are some success stories and strategies...

Planning to purchase a new computer or smartphone this year? Buying soon could save you hundreds of dollars, as manufacturers are forced to pay higher costs for solid-state drives (SSDs) and computer ...

A new furnace or air conditioner costs thousands of dollars. Many homeowners don’t have that much cash on hand, which can create a financial crisis. A loan

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The 2026 filing season is underway, and several changes to the tax code will affect most taxpayers’ returns, especially compared to last year, when the IRS made only routine inflation adjustments.

Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about the best way to do our laundry. We sort the dirty clothes, toss them in the washer, and move on to something

Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about the best way to do our laundry. We sort the dirty clothes, toss them in the washer, and move on to something