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Which charging cords are worth your money?

Consumer Reports put budget charging cords, as well as pricier ones, through some tough twist and bend tests to see which ones last the longest.

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Have big doctor bills? A medical credit card may not be best remedy

Medical debt can be debilitating. Medical credit cards and loans may sound appealing, but Consumer Reports warns they may not be the best solution.

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Many chocolate products contain high lead, cadmium levels, Consumer reports says

Hot chocolate to brownie mixes, Consumer Reports tested a variety of chocolate products and found concerning levels of lead and cadmium in several.

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Free app tells companies to delete your data

When you shop online, you may be giving merchants more than your money. Many collect personal data and sell it. Consumer Reports launched a new free app that can help you reclaim your privacy.

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Do at-home LED face masks really work?

Light therapy face masks are a popular beauty trend. So, can the at-home version of the LED masks really help with wrinkles and acne and help your skin glow?

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Does new iPhone 15 Pro Max break easily? Consumer Reports tests durability

When online complaints surfaced about the durability of the expensive new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Consumer Reports put it through tough tests.

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12 On Your Side: Phantom Hacker Scam, weighted blankets, airplane armrests

"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.

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Here are some sales even before Black Friday

November is prime time to feast on early holiday deals. Consumer Reports says some top-tested products are discounted now, but there is one category to wait on.

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'They're evil': Retirees conned out of life savings in double imposter scam

An elderly San Antonio couple was tricked out of their savings in a cold, calculated scam that started with a computer pop-up warning.

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