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Anthony LopopoloQuartz |
Not every new EV is worth what it costs at the dealership. Consumer Reports assessed upcoming EVs and hybrids on range and price to find the best
An air conditioner can cool a room perfectly and still keep you awake. Consumer Reports rated 31 models on noise to find the six quietest
Walls show wear fast when the wrong formula goes up. Consumer Reports tested a dozen interior paints on hiding and stain resistance to find the best
From air fryers to stand mixers, these are the countertop appliances that consistently earn top marks from testers and hold up over time
Riding mowers fail more often than buyers expect. Consumer Reports rated thousands on reliability and satisfaction to find the most dependable brands
Not all solar lights last through the night. Consumer Reports tested seven models on light duration and ease of use to identify the best picks
Outages disable furnaces, pumps, and medical devices. Consumer Reports tested six standby generators on output, efficiency, and noise to find the best
From budget-friendly WiFi 7 options to whole-home mesh systems that cover thousands of square feet, these are the routers worth buying right now
From Apple's new budget MacBook Neo to the MacBook Pro M5, here are the best laptops for every need and price point in 2026
Spending under $1,000 on a 65-inch TV no longer means settling. Consumer Reports tested six models on picture quality, HDR, and sound to find the best
Open air kills sound that carries easily indoors. Consumer Reports tested 7 waterproof speakers on audio and usability to find the best outdoor picks
Gut instinct drives most phone upgrades. Consumer Reports rated 67 smartphones on battery, camera, display, and durability to find the top 10 of 2026
Brian Niccol's $97.8 million compensation dwarfs the median Starbucks employee's $14,674, but the gap looks different at every chain
Arlie Hochschild coined the term in 1983 to describe a specific workplace cost. Starbucks' Green Apron Service is pushing it further than she imagined
The chain's mobile and delivery channels created parallel production demands without matching staffing, fueling worker frustration
Corporate spending on executive security, private aviation, and personal drivers has climbed for four straight years with no sign of slowing
Most people spend too much or too little on a tablet. Consumer Reports tested 28 models on performance, display, and battery to find the best ones
Budget mowers often cost more in repairs than they save. Consumer Reports surveyed 43,000 owners on reliability to find the 5 most dependable brands
Leaders who understand the unseen costs of confrontation can better optimize team performance and mitigate expensive employee backlash
Most budget TVs disappoint once they're home. Consumer Reports tested 400-plus 4K sets on picture, HDR, and sound to find the 7 best
Leaky cleaners scatter the irritants they collect. Consumer Reports tested 135,000-plus machines on filtration to find the best picks for allergies
Most U.S. cities give median earners little to buy within their budget. Redfin ranked 50 metros on share of affordable listings to find the exceptions
Short-term rental profits hinge on timing more than hosts expect. AirDNA studied 15 million listings across seasons to identify what works year-round
A mortgage stretches further in some states than others. WalletHub ranked all 50 by housing and energy costs to identify the priciest and cheapest
Property taxes are far heavier in some places than others. WalletHub ranked all 50 states and D.C. by their rate to find the extremes
Expensive cities keep pushing residents out. Redfin measured net migration for 100 U.S. metros in Q4 2025 to find the top gainers and losers
More Americans are losing homes to lenders. ATTOM tracked foreclosure filings across all 50 states in Q1 2026 to identify where rates climbed fastest
The chipmaker reported $81.6 billion in first-quarter sales and raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents from 1 cent
The S-1 filing reveals a company with $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue that spans rockets, satellite internet, and AI
Older homeowners rarely give up large homes easily. Redfin ranked 50 metros using 2024 Census data to find out where empty-nest boomers own the most
Some owners owe more than their property is worth. ATTOM tracked equity-rich and underwater rates in 50 states to find which rank at each extreme
New disclosures show more than 3,700 transactions in the first three months of 2026, with several trades timed near favorable regulatory decisions
Businesses are losing customers and employees who do not feel seen. Cultivating emotional bonds creates advocacy and a competitive advantage
Homebuilding lagged in parts of the U.S. in 2025. The Building Permits Survey measured all 50 states on housing permits to find the steepest drops
Home sale returns fell in most markets in early 2026. ATTOM tracked profit margins for 128 metro areas in Q1 2026 to identify who gained and who lost
Landing in the right city pays off. Redfin and Glassdoor ranked hundreds of metros on 13 indicators to find the top large U.S. cities for recent grads
Luxury real estate does not appreciate at the same pace everywhere. Redfin measured sale prices in 50 metros to find which cities have gained the most
Not every U.S. summer destination is worth the money. WalletHub ranked 100 metros on cost, access, activities, and safety to find the ones that are
Career outcomes shift by location. WalletHub scored 182 U.S. cities on job opportunity and livability to find where new workers advance most
House flipping profits have hit their lowest point since 2008. ATTOM tracked gross returns on investor resales across hundreds of metro areas
Where a property sits now determines its price direction. The AEI Housing Market Indicators report tracks appreciation for the 53 largest U.S. metros
New ethics filings show the president bought Nvidia, AMD, and Axon shares days before his administration issued favorable decisions for each company
Rental costs are falling in several major U.S. cities as supply outruns demand. Zillow's latest report tracked rents across the 50 largest metros
Home insurance in the U.S. costs far more in some states than in others. Bankrate ranked average annual premiums for $300,000 in dwelling coverage
Buyers in major U.S. markets hold growing leverage over sellers. Redfin measured the supply gap across 49 metropolitan areas
A first mortgage forces decisions most buyers are unprepared to make. Bankrate evaluated 75 lenders on affordability, availability, and experience
Owning costs far more per month than renting in many U.S. cities. Zillow measured which metros had the most shoppers evaluating both options at once
Affordable suburbs have captured homebuyer attention in 2026. Redfin scored ZIP codes in 100 U.S. metros by listing-view growth and competition
U.S. housing competition is peaking in affordable Northeast and Midwest cities. Realtor.com ranks metros by buyer demand and listing pace
First-time buyers in the U.S. now close at the oldest age on record. Realtor.com ranked communities to find the 10 best markets for 2026