Glass Tables: An Overlooked Safety Threat
Emergency-department review describes severe, preventable lacerations; prompts call for safety standards Many households harbor a threat to young children that safety regulations, surprisingly, have overlooked: glass-topped tables and tables with glass panels. A review by Children’s Hospital Boston, in collaboration...

Scooters - from Consumer Reports
With sales of Motor Scooters skyrocketing, Consumer Reports conducted its first evaluation of two-wheelers since 1981. CR Podcast

Virtual Watchdog -- A Claim Check - from Consumer Reports
Rex Plus is the electronic watchdog that never sleeps. But, does it deliver on this promise? CR Podcast

Fed Urged to Require Banks to Get Customers’ Permission First Before Enrolling Them in Expensive Overdraft Programs
Consumer Reports Poll: Many Consumers Don’t Realize ATM & Debit Transactions Can Trigger Overdrafts; Most Want Opt-In Choice for Costly Overdraft Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Banks shouldn’t be allowed to automatically enroll their customers in expensive overdraft loan programs, according...

Pet Food - from Consumer Reports
Pet owners know prices for food can vary widely. But, what do you get by spending more? CR Podcast

Sewing Machines - from Consumer Reports
Singer leads in sewing machine sales. but almost every other brand performed better in recent Consumer Reports tests. CR Podcast

Tax-Refund Loans - from Consumer Reports
Refund Anticipation Loans -- they may seem like a good idea, but can they carry APRs as high as five hundred percent! CR Podcast

Finding a Tax Preparer - from Consumer Reports
Tens of thousands of tax preparers are vying for your business. Here are some tips to choosing a good one. CR Podcast

Video of Top Pick Honda Accord
See how the 2009 Top Pick Sedan performed in Consumer Reports's tests. Download Honda Accord b roll.mpg (16930.0K)

Questions of Money - from Consumer Reports
CR Money Advisers answer questions about a disputed credit-card payment and a 1980s vintage insurance policy. a CR Podcast