Cover Story
How to Avoid Credit Card Fees
While most cards no longer charge annual fees, there are still several other common fees to watch out for
How to Fight Back Against Utility Fees
Gas and electric companies are raising monthly fees, even if you are cutting back on how much energy you use
Special Report
The Great American Tick InvasionAn exploding tick population is spreading a host of diseases. Learn how to protect yourself.
How a Tick Bite Can Affect Your Health
These tiny pests can transmit deadly diseases
How Deet and Permethrin Can Protect You
These two anti-tick substances have advantages and drawbacks when it comes to keeping you safe from ticks
Features
A Cut Above: How to Achieve a Lush Lawn
Consumer Reports offers expert advice on hiring the right service for your yard
Insights
Decoding Bread LabelsDon't be fooled into thinking you're buying a healthy loaf when it's not
Departments
Building a Better World, TogetherJoin with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
From Our President: What the Fee?!
Consumer Reports, together with its members, work to fight hidden fees and surcharges that jack up consumer costs
Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
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