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How to Read Your Water Utility's Annual Quality Report (Without a Chemistry Degree)
Every public water system in the US must send customers a Consumer Confidence Report each year. Here's how to actually understand what it's telling you.
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How to Read an Appliance Energy Label (and What It Actually Saves You)
EnergyGuide tags and EU energy labels look simple, but the numbers hide assumptions that can throw off your real-world savings math. Here's how to read them properly.
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How to Choose a Fire Extinguisher for Your Home
Fire extinguishers aren't one-size-fits-all. Here's how to decode the letters and numbers on the label so you buy the right type, size, and number for your house.
Deals
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days Return October 6-7. Here's What to Know Before You Shop.
Amazon confirmed dates for its fall Prime Day event, with new deals dropping three times a day across more than 35 categories.
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Amazon, Walmart and Target All Just Announced October Sales. Here's How They Compare.
All three retailers scheduled competing fall sale events for the same week in October 2026 — but the membership requirements, dates and discounts differ in ways that matter.
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Snap's $2,195 Specs AR Glasses Are Finally Real. Here's What You're Actually Buying.
Snap's second-generation Specs launched this week with an AI assistant, streaming integrations and enterprise partners — but no wide ship date yet.
Reviews
iPhone 18 Pro Reviews Are In: Critics Call It a Refinement, Not a Reinvention
One week after launch, top reviewers agree the iPhone 18 Pro delivers real camera and chip gains — but say Apple's pricier iPhone Duo is stealing the spotlight.
Deals
Target Circle Deal Days Return October 6-7 With Up to 40% Off
Target's fall sales event brings up to 40% off fashion, home, and Dyson vacuums, with early access for paid Circle 360 members starting October 5.
Buying Guides
The FTC Is Warning Car Shoppers About AI-Cloned Dealership Websites
Scammers are copying real dealers' logos, listings and reviews almost perfectly, then demanding wire transfers for cars that don't exist.
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Minneapolis, Tampa and Charleston Rank as America's Top Airports for Traveler Satisfaction in 2026
JD Power's latest survey found satisfaction climbing at nearly every North American airport, even as Chicago O'Hare and Newark tied for last among the busiest hubs.
Comparisons
Streaming Now Costs $139 a Month for Every Major Service. Here's How the Prices Stack Up.
A side-by-side look at what Netflix, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and five other platforms charge now — and how far those prices have climbed since launch.
Deals
Nordstrom's Fall Savings Event Cuts Up to 25% Off — But It Ends This Week
The sale covering denim, footwear and fall layers runs through Sept. 23, with deeper cuts on select brands as the event winds down.
Reviews
Bose's New Open-Ear Earbuds Promise 20% More Battery Life for $299
The second-generation Ultra Open Earbuds keep the same open-ear design but add faster Bluetooth, EQ controls and longer battery life ahead of an Oct. 1 release.
Comparisons
CDs or High-Yield Savings? What the Fed's September Rate Hike Means for Your Cash
The Fed raised its benchmark rate this month for the first time in three years. Here's how top CD and savings account rates compare right now.
Best Lists
9 New Gadgets That Landed on Shelves This Week
From open-ear earbuds to a pocket instant camera, here's a roundup of the notable tech and audio gear that officially launched this week.
Buying Guides
The FTC Wants You to Scam-Proof Your Emergency Plan Before Disaster Hits
With National Preparedness Month underway, federal regulators are warning that scammers increasingly pose as officials, charities and contractors after storms and wildfires.
Buying Guides
Realtor.com Says the Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026 Starts Sept. 27
A new seasonality report finds late-September home shoppers get the year's best mix of price cuts, inventory and lighter competition.
Buying Guides
CPSC Tells Parents to Stop Using Flyboss Baby Bouncers After 191 Collapse Incidents
Federal regulators say the $40-to-$110 bouncer's frame can give way mid-use; the importer hasn't responded to recall requests, so there's no refund process yet.
Reviews
Consumer Reports Tested 18 Major Kitchen Appliances. This $2,825 Cooktop Won.
From induction ranges to budget microwaves, CR's lab put six categories of kitchen gear through controlled testing — with one notable dud.
Best Lists
Bank of America Tops J.D. Power's 2026 Ranking of Retirement Plan Websites and Apps
A new study of 6,634 401(k) participants found Bank of America leading both web and mobile satisfaction scores, with security beating out convenience as savers' top priority.
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Amica and Erie Insurance Top J.D. Power's 2026 Home Insurance Satisfaction Rankings
With homeowner and renter premiums under pressure, J.D. Power's annual study found insurers who communicate proactively are keeping customers happiest.
Comparisons
Businesses Have Banked Billions in Tariff Refunds. Consumers Are Still Waiting for Theirs.
The Supreme Court ordered over $160 billion in tariff refunds after ruling many Trump-era duties illegal, but federal law sends the money to importers, not shoppers.
Comparisons
2027 Social Security Raise Estimate Ticks Up to 3.5%, the Biggest Jump Since 2023
New inflation data pushes next year's cost-of-living estimate above this year's 2.8% raise, adding roughly $73 a month to the average retirement check.
Deals
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days Returns October 6-7 With Millions of Deals
Amazon's fall sale event runs for 48 hours starting today, with discounts across more than 35 categories exclusively for Prime members.
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