Consumer Reports

From coast to coast, water restrictions are in place as drought conditions worsen, affecting tens of millions of people. Consumer Reports explains there are lots of other ways to conserve water so that our faucets don’t run dry.

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores explains everything you need to know about the new ways of shopping for a hearing aid.

A recent change that should make hearing aids easier to get because some models will be sold over the counter. Consumer Reports explains the new ways of shopping for a hearing aid.

Consumer Reports says that having more than one cup of coffee a day could have a positive impact on your health. NBC 7’s Claudia Simones has more.

Consumer Reports even says that having more than one cup of coffee a day could have a positive impact on your health. But do you know how much coffee is too much?

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. But here’s a warning: A Consumer Reports investigation found potentially harmful heavy metals in some popular spices.

Herbs are delicious. But heavy metals have been found in some popular spices. Here’s how to grow your own, NBC 7’s Sergio Flores reports.

Here’s how you can protect your money spent on college. NBC 7’s Claudia Simones has the story.

It’s no secret that college costs a lot of money these days. All in, the average is more than $27,000 a year for a state school and more than $55,000 for a private university. Consumer Reports says some families are wondering if there’s any way to protect their money in case of emergency.

NBC 7’s Claudia Simones looked at how you can protect yourself while trying to find a new ride.

There’s lots to do to get your kids ready to go back to school and to stick to a healthy routine once they’re in class. In addition to buying clothes and supplies, Consumer Reports says it’s also a good time to get started on making healthy choices for the rest of their lives. 

Is an EV right for you? Consumer Reports helps answer some questions so you can decide if your next car could be all-electric.

Amid high gas prices, more San Diegans are looking toward getting an electric vehicle. NBC 7’s Sergio Flores has tips to help make the switch.

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores looks at how to keep your current car running so you don’t have to spring for a new one right away.

Your next six pack might cost you a little more. Inflation is costing breweries more to make and bottle their drinks, and some of those costs are being passed on to you.

Whether it’s because we played in a college band, cranked up our headphones too loud, or used power tools without proper ear protection, most of us will experience some hearing loss as we get older. The good news is that there are steps we can take now to preserve the hearing we have.

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores looked at arbitration clauses in many contracts for products and services.

Whether we’re buying a phone or a car, or we’re shopping online, it seems like we’re squinting more than ever trying to read the fine print. Often in that tiny legalese is something called an arbitration clause.

Most of us click “I agree” and start downloading, but if you actually read those very tiny words, you might be surprised at what you’re agreeing to. Consumer Reports reveals the most common hidden clauses and what we all may be signing away.

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores takes a look at some wacky hidden clauses, and what signing some of the more serious clauses means for consumers.