Ben Kesslen

Smaller cities can offer big advantages, like lower costs, shorter commutes, and strong communities. Here are the 10 best, according to a new ranking

Amazon has steep discounts on its own devices this Big Deal Days, including TVs, smart home devices, and tablets

A new Redfin report reveals where students, faculty, and families alike are paying the most for homes in markets with limited supply

These small but mighty vehicles pack a punch and provide great value for shoppers who want a new car but don't want to spend too much

Wetter, hotter, and more unpredictable weather is set to wreak havoc on our food systems, but scientists are devising ways to mitigate the coming harm

Consumer Reports ranked the safest new cars of 2025 based on crash avoidance, occupant protection, and pedestrian safety — here are the top nine

From the BMW X5 to the Toyota Camry, these 9 models earned top marks from Consumer Reports for crash avoidance, passenger safety, and braking power

Readers helped Ski Magazine choose the best mountains in the U.S., based on snow quality, affordability, and a slew of other factors

Here’s where skilled trade workers are thriving thanks to factors ranging from paychecks to job postings

It's hard enough to get by — and, according to a new study, these 10 states don't make it any easier

A new analysis highlights where Americans with disabilities have the best access to income, healthcare, housing, and accessible infrastructure

The shutdown isn't affecting every federal agency the same. See which ones are staying open and which are temporarily shuttering

More than 40,000 people die each year in the U.S. from road fatalities, and some states have particularly bad aggressive driving problems

In these major cities, rents are dropping — even if they're still higher than they were before the pandemic

Where teachers are more likely to thrive — or struggle — has a lot to do with where they live and work

Where you live might be affecting whether you're seeing more or less take-home pay

Plenty of beachside cities are unaffordable, but there are still well-priced places near the ocean if you know where to look

Streaming services keep climbing in price. Here’s a look at what they used to cost compared to today

Some states are beacons of diversity, while also are mostly homogenous

The price hike for skilled worker visas won't hit every state evenly. Here's a list on the states most and least reliant on the H-1B program

Amazon leads with over 12,000 approvals — here are the 13 companies that received the most H-1B visas in fiscal year 2025, as Trump hikes the fee to $100,000

Looking for performance without the hefty price tag? Explore Consumer Reports’ top-rated sports cars for 2025 under $40,000

Discover Consumer Reports' top picks for 2025 family vehicles. From the fuel-efficient Kia Carnival Hybrid to the spacious Toyota Highlander, we break down the best minivans and 3-row SUVs for safety, room, and reliability

If there's one thing bank CEOs agree on, it's that the current economic outlook is uncertain