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Consumer Reports looks at ways to save money on your electric bill this summer.

Consumer Reports and NBC 7’s Consumer Bob look at ways to save money on your electric bill this summer.

Some San Diegans are earning extra cash while showing travelers around town.

Gas prices have gone up almost every day since the year began. Even though it’s only a few pennies at a time, it quickly added up to more than 60 cents locally.

Experts are surprised gas prices have climbed this early in the year. NBC 7’s Consumer Bob explains what’s behind it all.

The pandemic has hurt a lot of people financially. That’s why we know every dollar helps. During the pandemic NBC 7 Responds has continued to work with San Diegans and companies to resolve issues.

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob looks at two ways we’ve helped San Diegans during the pandemic.

With some jobs asking employees to return to work, those workers have some questions about their return. NBC 7’s Consumer Bob has some insight.

So many of us are relying on the internet right now. From school, to work, to staying in contact with friends and family, many of us are spending a lot of time online. That also means many people are noticing slower internet speeds.

A quick look through Instagram or Facebook might make it look like everyone who can has started baking bread. It’s led to a shortage of flour and even yeast at many grocery stores. But why are so many people turning to baking?

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob found that more people are spending the time in their kitchen bread making during the pandemic.

Insurance is supposed to be a safety net, but as business owners close their doors they are having their claims denied. That’s because many insurance policies do not cover closures related to viruses.

If you are stressed about making an upcoming loan or credit card payment, don’t keep it to yourself. If you work with your bank, there may be a way to get some help during the coronavirus pandemic.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob has some tips on what to do with paying bills during the pandemic.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom estimated that nearly 300,000 payroll jobs could be cut as the novel coronavirus puts a halt to jobs. Last week the state of California said 187,000 people filed for unemployment insurance, three times more than the week before.

Thousands of Californians are navigating how to file for unemployment for the first time — a journey that NBC 7’s Consumer Bob has some guidance for.

Stores around the country have been cleaned out of many products. Dried goods like pasta, canned foods, and even flour have been vanishing from the shelves as people stock their pantries during the coronavirus pandemic. But distributors are fighting to refill those shelves.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob takes a look at how consumer habits are changing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Once a go-to place to shop, Horton Plaza is now almost deserted, and it isn’t alone. Malls around the country are looking for ways to bring in customers. Some are adding more restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms to become destinations.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob takes a look at what it will take to revive the old malls.