For years, a Warren man watched his water bill stay steady: about $40 a month at his home in the Lafayette Place manufactured housing community. Then, out of nowhere in May, it spiked to more than $580, with no clear explanation.

A 99-year-old Birmingham woman sounded the alarm about a local hearing aid provider after she said she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 -– and still doesn’t have hearing aids.

A 99-year-old Birmingham woman is sounding the alarm tonight about a local hearing aid provider. She says she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 – and still doesn’t have hearing aids.

Summer is a time for swimming, bike rides, and outdoor adventures, but it’s also one of the busiest seasons for emergency rooms treating injured children. Consumer Reports and child safety experts say a few simple precautions can help families enjoy a safer summer.

An Oakland County man is asking Jax Kar Wash to pay $600 in damages after he said an attendant caused a crash at the car wash in West Bloomfield Township. But the car wash company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.

It’s a frightening number: On average, 37 children die every year after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. Those numbers come from a national group that tracks pediatric heatstroke deaths in vehicles.

An Oakland County man said his car was hit with over $600 worth of damage at a car wash, and he is asking for answers. The company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.

An Oakland County man is asking for answers tonight after he says his car was hit with over $600 worth in damages at a Jax Kar Wash. The car wash company says they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.

Ever order an Uber or a Lyft and wonder how the app landed on your price? A new Consumer Reports investigation found that someone standing right next to you, requesting the same ride at the same time, could be shown a very different price—and most riders would never know.

A Chesterfield man is out more than 800 dollars after he says his car was damaged at a nearby Jax Kar Wash at the end of May.

Most Americans buy food from at least two retailers each week — but a new Consumer Reports investigation finds that where you shop can have a major impact on what you spend.

If it feels like the prices for the things we buy are all over the place, you're right! Consumer Reports is here to help, tracking prices of everyday items to help shoppers spot trends and save money.

Every winter, Consumer Reports tester Dave Trezza heads to Florida to put dozens of mowers and tractors through their paces — all before the spring mowing season begins.

The war in Iran is now hitting closer to home, right at the grocery store.

Michigan drivers are paying around $4 a gallon on average, and Consumer Reports says a few everyday habits can help stretch each tank.

Does “no artificial colors” really mean what it says?

On Wednesday, we will get the Consumer Price Index, which is the official read on how much things cost. But you don’t need someone telling you prices are rising. You can see it when you hit the grocery store and at the pump.

We’re coming off Consumer Protection Week and getting a better idea of the issues affecting Michiganders the most.

There is less than two months until you need to file your taxes. The deadline for individual returns is April 15.

Shoppers and boutiques are seeing a rise in fakes. The difference, though, is that fashion experts have tools that tell them whether something is a dupe. But how does the average shopper know if something is real or fake?

Your morning routine probably includes shampoo, deodorant, lotion and makeup. You may not even think twice about all those ingredients on the labels. Well, it’s time to change that, as some are linked to cancer, infertility and other serious infections and illnesses. Consumer Reports reveals the ingredients and the products people should be wary of.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while many couples will be celebrating love, romance scammers take advantage of the holiday.

Spotify is hiking its prices for Premium users again.

Friday is the final day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The holidays may be over, but the holiday credit card debt is still hanging around.

According to a new survey from RE/MAX, about 88% of prospective home buyers plan to buy a home this year despite delays caused by high costs and economic uncertainty.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because it may contain metal fragments.

According to the National Retail Federation, 187 million Americans plan to shop the Thanksgiving weekend, with 130 million Americans shopping on Black Friday.

As millions of Americans prepare to take to the skies for Thanksgiving, cybersecurity experts are warning travelers about a potential threat lurking in airport charging stations.

If you’re budgeting for that big Thanksgiving dinner, it’s actually going to cost you less this year.

The season of giving is almost here, and scammers can definitely take advantage of the generosity surrounding this time of year.

Now is a good time to start thinking about protecting your home for what’s to come as winter approaches.

Christmas is 45 days away, and we’re getting a better idea of how the holiday shopping season is shaping up in Michigan.

With grocery prices rising and SNAP benefits set to end on Nov. 1, knowing how long your food can last is as important as ever.

Small changes in kitchen habits can lead to substantial savings on utility bills, according to Consumer Reports experts.

Most people with a dog or a cat will talk about them like they’re a family member. Keeping them around, though, is getting more expensive, and it’s a problem more Americans are having, according to a Lending Tree survey.

Americans across the country are struggling with sky-high food prices.

An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many governments, universities and companies, including The Associated Press.

Some cards are worth thousands of dollars

Culver’s has launched a selection of new Concrete Mixers with a twist of familiar favorite flavors.

Experts are raising alarms about kratom, an herbal supplement available at gas stations and party stores that can mimic the effects of opioids.

With rising grocery prices, many people wonder if growing their own food is a cost-effective alternative.

Celebrate with loved ones this Easter Sunday at one of these brunch spots.

If you bought Boar’s Head meat products included in a 2024 recall, you could be owed compensation.

A Metro Detroit fifth-floor penthouse is listed for more than $4.1 million—the most expensive on the Michigan market.

Egg prices are through the roof yet again, and every time I go to the grocery store, I feel like I need to sell an arm and a leg just to buy a dozen eggs.

A woman spent $25,000 to meet Eminem. But it turned out to be just an elaborate scam.

As Detroit police are searching for the suspects accused of using card skimming devices across multiple businesses, it’s important to understand this type of fraud and how people can avoid falling victim to it.

Detroit is replacing thousands of lead pipes, which is great news! But that might come with a problem that you don’t expect.

What happened in Virginia on Saturday might have given birth to a new experience for baseball fans.

Here are the big differences, and pros and cons, of each type, according to Taste of Home.

The American side isn’t far behind, with 104 cables installed.

About 25,000 cases of apple juice sold in more than a dozen states, including Michigan, are being recalled for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.

How will weddings this year stand out from past years?

Seemingly in no time, a bird had built a nest right on top of the panel of the garage door opener.

This happened in 2022 and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

The objects are from a shipwreck located in Lake Michigan that represent a link to life back sometime in the 1800s.

A public safety alert has been issued for ground beef sold in stores nationwide due to possible E. coli contamination.

In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse on March 26, questions have been raised across the country when it comes to bridge safety.

There are ways allergies can be less of a burden if you suffer from them.

Dr. Harold Katz talks about ways to figure out if you have bad breath, what the cause of it is, and how to get rid of stinky breath.

More than eight million laundry detergent packets have been recalled for safety concerns.

There is a lot of foolishness you can get caught up in when you're set to retire.

You can score a deal on Opening Day

In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse last week, it’s not a bad idea to be prepared as possible and save your life in case tragedy strikes.

If there’s another one of your favorites that we missed, let us know!

Check out this list of places to feast on brunch for Easter in Metro Detroit!

The coming days will be filled with egg hunts, candy being handed out, pictures with the Easter bunny, and other family portraits to commemorate the most important day on the Christian calendar.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

It’s a marvel being built right in front of the public eye.

It’s mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?

Celebrate in spirit all weekend long with these fun-filled events happening around Michigan!

A tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership.

The billion-dollar youth and high school sports industry around the country has been plagued by a referee shortage, with overbearing parents and coaches and time demands being examples of why many don’t want to be officials anymore.

Here is a breakdown of what breeds are most vulnerable and what prevention steps to take.

Today is National Sons Day, a day that honors sons everywhere and those who raise them.

Leap year only comes every four years! Let’s celebrate and dominate these pages with those Feb. 29 birthday photos.

A list of places where you can get discounts on Thursday for Leap Day. Check with any location in your area to verify they are participating.

Travelers and stargazers alike are already lining up hotel rooms in certain cities and spots to view the historic eclipse.

According to Great Lakes Ice Tracker, ice cover on the Great Lakes was at a record low of 3.1%, eclipsing the previous Feb. 11 record of 6.5% set in 2012.

Through Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan, MSHDA and regional housing partners are leading the charge to implement comprehensive plans that meet the needs of their communities, including tackling one of the most pressing and prevalent issues: addressing equity and racial justice.

Galentine’s Day, created and popularized by Leslie Knope from “Parks and Recreation”, is about acknowledging and celebrating the love and joy only found with female companions, allowing all the women in our lives to feel special and appreciated.

Do you know how many users there are a month around the world? How many people over 65 use the platform? Which country has the most users?

While a student at Harvard in 2003, Mark Zuckerberg developed what was then known as Facemash, an online platform intended to judge the attractiveness of students at the university.

What are some strange questions you have been asked on a job interview?

Which groups on Facebook do you benefit from the most and why? Are there any interesting stories about how a particular group has enriched your life for the better?

An explainer on why this is the case.

Here is a guide for reasons why it’s important to eat after working out and what foods/beverages are best to consume.

If you do have a snowblower, make sure to heed these five tips before getting them ready to use again, according to Ariens, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of snowblowers.

It’s expected that the market will return closer to “normal” tendencies before the pandemic changed everything.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20.

Who doesn't like to wear these to holiday parties?

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

Each year retail stores hire more workers than usual to make sure they can accommodate all the extra people and demand for goods, although one group that can overlooked is those with disabilities.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.