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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is releasing its picks for 2010 models. The award measures how well vehicles protect drivers from all sorts of crashes. More>>
According to a new survey of nearly 500 human-resources professionals, there are plenty of ways to derail a job interview—and some of them may surprise you. More>>
Holiday tipping is a tradition, but if you start to get sweaty palms trying to figure out who to tip and how much, you're not alone. More>>
Two weeks before Black Friday, a website is spilling the beans about the deals you can find on the busiest holiday shopping day of the year. More>>
Who doesn't love taking advantage of a great deal? More>>
If you can't find that hot new toy this holiday season, blame the economy. More>>
Nokia Corp. announced Monday that some 14 million mobile phone chargers could be dangerous for users and said it will replace them free of charge. More>>
A major stroller manufacturer is set to make a massive recall Tuesday over concerns that children can have their fingertips sliced in a hinge. Maclaren will recall all strollers dating back to 1999 - one million in total - a source tells the New York Daily News. More>>
The Credit CARD Act regulates how lenders charge fees and communicate with consumers. Here is what you need to know to understand how the law affects you. More>>
It sounds too good to be true, but you're not hearing things. Nine lucky people got iPods for 99 cents Thursday morning as the new 99 Cent Only Store opened in Poway. More>>
When it comes to buying a car, many people will tell you reliability is key. It's something American-made cars aren't exactly known for, but not this year. More>>
The family of an Oceanside woman who died after her bathrobe caught fire has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the manufacturer. In this News 8 Consumer Report, what you need to know about a nationwide recall targeting clothing made from all-cotton chenille. More>>
Halloween is all about dressing up, but burn injuries can make a spooky appearance because of flammable costumes. More>>
With winter approaching, temperatures will be going down and heating bills will be going up. To stop your money from flowing out your windows, under your doors and through your electric outlets follow these tips. More>>
With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the IRS reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new vehicle could qualify them for a special deduction on their 2009 tax returns. More>>
Almost 80 percent of online shoppers check user reviews. More>>
Instant coffee as good as fresh brewed? Starbucks says it is. More>>
Online fraud costs consumers around $250 million a year. With many sites sporting seals of approval, you might think they ensure a company is legitimate and your data is secure. More>>
If personal items are stolen from inside your vehicle, car insurance will not cover you -- you'll need to file a home insurance claim to recoup your losses. More>>
Since the recession hit, about 40 percent of grocery shoppers say they've switched over to store brands. But how much can you really save? And how do these foods taste anyway? Consumer Reports has got the goods on store brands and which will satisfy your taste buds! More>>
At one point or another, most of us have gone through the process of making a check deposit. Now a new ATM at Wells Fargo promises freedom from deposit headaches. Though it looks like any other machine, it's what's inside that counts. More>>
If you think your homeonwers insurance has you covered, think again. More>>
The days of cashiers asking you "Cash or check?" are long gone. But could checks disappear from grocery stores altogether? More>>
Amid all the claims and counter-claims about Cash for Clunkers, one thing is clear: The CARS 2009 program stimulated the sales of new, more fuel-efficient vehicles. More>>
Got $100 in your pocket and a closet to fill? Here's what to look for as you expand your wardrobe this season. More>>
When it comes to baby travel-stroller systems, Orbit is one of the hippest and most expensive. More>>
A local woman is out more than $2,700 after a carpet business pulled the rug right out from under her. More>>
Come next year, passengers who fly Southwest will be able to surf the web from their seat. More>>
Twenty million students risk back pain by lugging around twice the recommended weight in their backpacks. More>>
The wildly popular Cash for Clunkers deal has hit the end of the road. More>>
Some say your doctor's necktie could harbor the swine flu virus and other dangerous germs. Several hospitals have even considered banning ties outright. More>>
The San Diego Police Department is warning the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting elderly Hispanic women at two local strip malls. More>>
It's a CBS smash hit. Since "The Mentalist" made its debut last season, the show has captured a consistent top 10 spot in the ratings, an Emmy nomination and the coveted Thursday 10 p.m. time slot. More>>
Big Red has now undergone a rare, life-altering surgery in the East County to repair a shattered leg and have a second chance at a good life. More>>
It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>
Three rewards totaling $16,000 were on offer today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the "Geezer Bandit." More>>
At Crawford High School, welcome to Jonathan Winn's advanced calculus class. It's a class so popular and diverse it can't be confined to a single classroom or taught in a conventional method. More>>
