Scott Medintz

Consumer Reports identifies five ingredients that are in our food but shouldn’t be, including Red Dye No. 3, brominated vegetable oil, and propyl paraben.

Amazon and other online retailers rely on outdated laws to shield them from liability for harm caused by products they list for sale. Here's what needs to change.

Black and Latino consumers are more likely to lose money to digital scams, a Consumer Reports study finds.

The California Food Safety Act has banned six food dyes in school foods in that state. CR explains why, plus how you can avoid the ingredients.

A Consumer Reports study evaluated people-search removal services and found they generally don't work very well.

Only 18 states have passed laws to protect consumers' digital privacy, and even many of those fall short, as shown in CR's interactive map.

Climate change could cost each American born in 2024 $500,000, a new study finds.

Following California’s lead, more states, including Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, are trying to keep harmful dyes and other additives out of food.

Despite being nonprofit collectives, some credit unions derive a surprisingly large share of their income through overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees.

Here's what you need to know about the benefits and risks of using personal finance websites and apps.

Four dangerous additives have been banned for use in foods sold in California. The new law, which goes into effect in 2027, could improve the safety of food throughout the U.S.

A Consumer Reports study finds safety and efficiency technologies have not made cars more expensive. Prices have stayed stable while cars have improved.

If you’re fed up with high fees, low yields on savings, and poor customer service, then follow this advice from Consumer Reports on how to choose the right bank.

Consumer Reports looks at mandatory binding arbitration and meal delivery services, including a recent issue with Daily Harvest’s French Lentil and Leek Crumbles, which have sickened hundreds.

The FDA denied a petition to ban phthalates from food packaging. Consumer Reports explains how these chemicals can harm health.

Find out which is the best GPS pet tracker in this Consumer Reports review of pet trackers from Cube, Fi, Link, Tractive, and Whistle.

Consumers are using mass arbitration to fight corporate giants like Amazon and Intuit. Consumer Reports says people are giving companies a taste of their own medicine.

Consumers are using mass arbitration to fight corporate giants like Amazon and Intuit. Consumer Reports says people are giving companies a taste of their own medicine.

As the protests over the killing of George Floyd have continued, Consumer Reports shares tips can help you prepare, from knowing your rights to the gear you'll want to take, here are some key things to help you get started.

Consumer Reports explains how to prepare if you're quarantined at home due to coronavirus. There's no need to hoard supplies for an extended stay at home.