YONKERS, NY — Holiday shoppers can find the perfect gift for almost everyone on their list for $25 or less. The December 2012 issue of ShopSmart, from Consumer Reports, highlights 25 great sites that offer everything from silly stocking stuffers to socially responsible gift items. “There’s an endless selection of unique and inexpensive holiday gifts [...]

Common label terms to ignore on creams, cleansers, makeup and more Plenty of beauty products make claims that sound official but actually hold no legal definition. The November 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, decodes 15 common label terms used on beauty products, including five that shoppers should ignore. “Only a few claims [...]

November issue highlights sites and apps that can help shoppers score great deals YONKERS, NY — Hunting down deals and finding the best stuff to buy use to be a lot of work.  But these days, mobile technology can easily help shoppers find what they are looking for at a great price.  The November 2012 [...]

Personal electronics lead relatively strong holiday season outlook for retailers with consumers, proving they are in the mood to shop YONKERS, NY — December’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed that despite flagging confidence and a weak employment picture, the holiday season is off to a good start, with excellent activity in [...]

oliday shopping—with its long checkout lines, sold-out must-haves, credit-card snafus and gift-wrapping marathons can take its toll on even the most patient consumers.  “In the frenzy of the holidays, even disciplined shoppers might spend too much or make poor gift choices,” said  Noreen Perrotta, editor, Consumer Reports Money Adviser.  “Steering clear of common holiday shopping [...]

Employment in positive territory for all income groups for first time since 2009 YONKERS, NY — November’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed that as the holiday season approaches, there are some positive signs for the economy, though difficulties temper the outlook. Employment continued to show improvement, with job gains [...]