7 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Setting up and migrating to Dashlane from another password manager is simple, and you’ll use a secret key to encrypt your passwords, much like BitWarden’s setup process. In practice, Dashlane is very similar to the others on this list. Dashlane offers a 30-day free trial, so you can test it out before committing. After signing…

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How to Shop for a Car Loan

That shortens the time you’ll be paying interest on the loan, says Alain Nana-Sinkam, co-founder of Remarkit Automotive, a firm that analyzes market trends. Putting down more money up front also means you’ll be paying interest on a smaller amount, costing you less overall. “With interest rates trending higher, CR recommends that buyers make a…

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Ford Issues a Large-Scale Recall for Fuel-Pump Failure

The action includes the Ford Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super-Duty, F-350 Super-Duty, F-450 Super-Duty, F-550 Super-Duty, and Mustang, plus the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator from 2021 to 2023. (Specific years are listed below, though vehicles included in the recall will be determined via their vehicle identification number.)  Loss of fuel pressure and flow from…

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Talking Carts 1: Ready, Set, Gift

Main theme: Whether you’ve been saving up all year or plan to “buy now, pay later,” Consumer Reports’ “Talking Carts” is here with smart tips and practical tricks to help you save money and shop with confidence.  In this podcast episode, Talking Carts hosts senior home and appliances writer Tanya Christian and marketplace equity reporter…

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Talking Cars 478: Driving the Subaru Forester Hybrid

Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our driving impressions of the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. Adding a hybrid powertrain to the recently redesigned Forester is a smart choice because it should better position the highly rated small SUV to compete with its prime rivals, many of which have offered hybrids for several…

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Eufy’s Best Robot Vacuum Is $405 Off (2025)

Robot vacuums have improved in nearly every feature, and that includes the price. While you can expect to pay anywhere between $1,000 to $1,500 for a brand-new, fully-featured robot vacuum mop, you can snag last year’s models for pretty incredible prices. That includes our current best robot vacuum, which is last year’s Eufy X10 Pro…

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