What to Get a Pet Parent, According to Pet Parents

To get the scoop on must-have items for pets, I turned to a handful of my colleagues at Consumer Reports who are pet parents to see what ... which discreetly convey that info to you. AirTags work best ... Read More

Have a high-risk home? Here's how to get homeowners insurance

If you live in an area prone to wildfires or flooding, getting insurance is harder. Here's what you need to know to get covered. Read More

Here's What Might Happen if You Don't Buy Pet Insurance Right Away

With pet insurance, it's perfectly permissible to exclude a known issue from coverage. So the sooner you buy that insurance, the less likely you'll be to discover a brewing issue that your insurer won ... Read More

Critter care is costly. Does pet insurance make sense?

Zoe the cat is 12 years old, and lost an eye to cancer and related complications last year. The total veterinary bill: $25,000. Zoe’s owners, Torrance residents Mike Superstein and Suzanne ... Read More

Would you get a prenup for your pup? Pet owner reveals nightmare legal fight over pooch with ex

If you think you’ve found your purrfect match, you may not consider what will happen to your precious pet if there’s trouble in paradise. Read More

Consumer Reports: Is pet insurance worth it?

Consumer Reports tells Steve On Your Side pet parents spend an average of $47 a month on pet insurance. DENVER — We treat our pets like family members, spending billions of dollars on veterinary bills ... Read More

Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’ is a middle row of goodies that have nothing to do with groceries. Shoppers are huge fans of it

Caitlyn Pratt is an avid Aldi shopper, so much so that she crosses state lines a few times a month to drive 45 minutes to the nearest one in neighboring Arkanas. Read More

You Really Should Be Cleaning Your Books

They can harbor dust and mold spores, and even develop booklice (yikes!), which can affect people with allergies and asthmaDust-free books look nice on shelves, but regularly cleaning them has ... Read More

Consumer Reports experts look at ways to save on home insurance

Chances are you’re probably paying more for home insurance these days–in some cases, a lot more. Of course, we're paying more for everything these days. Read More

Consumer Reports | Spring cleaning products that won’t break the bank

April is the first full month of spring, and that means sales on items for inside and outside our homes — think spring cleaning and lawn care. Read More

From Kibbles to Fresh Food, AGI Introduces Tailored Solutions for Pet Food Manufacturing

With a comprehensive suite of flexible solutions, AGI supports pet food manufacturers ... of in-house experts and external service providers, deliver a premium benefit to customers looking to scale ... Read More

How much income do homebuyers need to afford a mortgage in Canada?

In Canada if you do not have a 20% down payment, you'll need to pay for mortgage default insurance. Mortgage lenders are legally required to purchase this insurance — and pass on the cost to the ... Read More