Health reform was supposed to make decent health care coverage available to everyone at a reasonable cost. But the law isn’t fully implemented yet, and many people are unwittingly signing up for insurance that barely protects them. A Consumer Reports investigation calls out “junk” health insurance and how to avoid it.

Pushing one child in a stroller is enough work, but what if you have two little ones to worry about? Consumer Reports’ latest tests of double strollers found one with a potential safety risk. Video

It can be frightening when someone steals your financial information and goes on a shopping spree. That fear has helped drive sales of identify-theft protection services. Americans are spending an estimated $3.5 billion a year on these services. But Consumer Reports says save your money! Video

Whether you’re driving in a daylight downpour or along a street at night, you rely on your headlights to get you down the road safely. Video

Home appliances cause an estimated 150,000 fires a year, resulting in 150 deaths and more than $500 million in property damage. A new Consumer Reports investigation has turned up disturbing findings. Although many of those fires are due to human error, a troubling number are caused by defective appliances. Video

Football action heats up this time of year. And where there's football, there's often beer. Beer makers spend millions hoping to put their brand front and center. But which ones really score on flavor? Video

Starting a diet is relatively easy. The hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just polled more than 3,000 of its subscribers on losing weight to see just what they did to stay on target. Video

There are lots of sales on TVs right before the Super Bowl. But how do you know if the television that’s on sale is going to be a great set in the long run? Consumer Reports’ tests can help you find a TV that really scores. Video

What are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen? Chefs tell Consumer Reports ShopSmart one that they can't live without is an immersion blender. But what is an immersion blender and do you really need one in your kitchen? Video

Sure, a smart phone can make a phone call, but that's just a fraction of what it can do. You can keep your calendar, store and play your music, and watch TV shows and even feature-length movies. And, of course, smart phones let you update your Facebook status anywhere, keep on top of your Twitter feed, take photos, and shoot video. Video