• Consumer Reports
  1. Clothing in closet

    How much detergent is too much?

    It turns out many people use twice as much detergent as they need.

    • Money, cash

      Best buy drills

      According to Consumer Reports,  these days you can save on the cost of a drill. 

      • beer mug

        Consumer Reports rates best tasting beer

        Beer makers spend millions hoping to put their brand front and center.  But which ones really score on flavor?

      1. Best immersion blenders

        Best immersion blenders

        What is an immersion blender and do you really need one in your kitchen?

      2. Top Map Apps: GPS on your phone

        Top Map Apps: GPS on your phone

        Consumer Reports tested some of the latest GPS apps for your smart phone.

      3. Which tv is best for your money?

        Which tv is best for your money?

        There are lots of sales on TVs right before the Super Bowl. But how do you know if the television that’s on sale is going to be a great set in the long run?

      4. Save on airfare

        Save on airfare

        If you’re thinking about taking a trip, maybe you’ve seen some offers that sound great. Not so fast.

      5. Money-saving fish oil supplements

        Money-saving fish oil supplements

        Consumer Reports recently tested 15 top-selling brands to find out if they are contaminant-free and actually do what they claim to: improve overall health.

      6. Best TVs to buy for the Super Bowl

        Best TVs to buy for the Super Bowl

        There are lots of sales on TVs right before the Super Bowl. Consumer Reports’ tests can help you find a TV that really scores.

      7. Bite the bullet, visit the dentist

        Bite the bullet, visit the dentist

        A survey of more than 50,000 Consumer Reports readers, found people who put off needed dental treatment were less satisfied with the outcome than those who bit the bullet.

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      Problem Solvers


      1. Repaying the First-Time Homebuyer Credit

        Repaying the First-Time Homebuyer Credit

        The IRS provides help figuring how to pay-back the credit.

        • Tax extension: Will it help or hurt

          Tax extension: Will it help or hurt

          As tax time quickly approaches you may be thinking filing an extension would be helpful.  You need to know what an extension can do for you and what it can cost you.

          • Midtown street project behind schedule

            • Taxes have you stumped? Ask a CPA

              Personal Finance


              1. Variable annuities: 3 questions to ask

                Variable annuities: 3 questions to ask

                When you consider the plethora of dubious sales tactics that have been used to peddle variable annuities over the years it's only prudent that you should be wary.

                • 7 money tips to learn and live by

                  7 money tips to learn and live by

                  Money is just a tool to help you live your best life.

                  • Your 401(k) deserves special attention

                    • 10 smart financial tips to begin 2012

                      Segment 2


                      1. Tracking Project Schoolhouse

                        Tracking Project Schoolhouse

                        Nine months, 14 schools and thousands of students later, Project Schoolhouse has been implemented within the Tulsa school district.  But with any big change, comes big adjustment.

                        • Investigation: Uncovering gov't waste

                          Investigation: Uncovering gov't waste

                          Uncovering government waste. A 2NEWS investigation found the state spending your tax dollars on things it may already have. In fact, some lawmakers say the system for tracking the state's inventory is so flawed, it lends itself to corruption.
                           

                        • 2NEWS Investigation: Dishwasher dangers

                        • Consumer Reports rates best tasting beer