12 ON YOUR SIDE

Space heaters can keep your home comfortable during a cold snap, but they can be dangerous if not used correctly.

If you're unhappy with high fees and low interest, it may be time to break up with your bank.

More than half of American adults take at least one vitamin or dietary supplement daily. Do they work? Consumer Reports looks into some of biggest sellers.

Gas prices soar 59 cents a gallon in one month, and analyst says there's more to come.

The experts at Consumer Reports reveal simple adjustments you can make now to help you sleep better all year long.

If IRS forms, tax jargon, and number-crunching make your head spin, there may be help available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Popular home products are under recall because of hidden dangers.

When Consumer Reports analyzed thousands of internet bills they found confusing billing, varied pricing and lack of competition.

If you have the itch to travel, pack your bags and buckle up. Now is the cheapest time of year to fly.

Shorter, grayer winter days can lead to the winter blues or a more serious case of Seasonal Affective Disorder. While depression merits a doctor's care, there are some things you can do to brighten your mood.

Store brand foods can be big money savers, unless they don't taste good. Consumer Reports taste-tested several products, comparing store brands to name brands.

Inside Meemo’s Bakery and Cafe in San Antonio, they crack a lot of eggs. Problem is, the price of eggs is cracking the budget.

Almost four years after a Consumer Reports investigation prompted the recall of millions of popular infant inclined sleep products, more child deaths have been linked to them. CR and other product safety experts say companies aren’t doing enough to warn parents of the danger.

If you kicked off the year resolving to get healthier and exercise more, some January deals can help you meet your goals.

From self-driving strollers to smart bath mats, thousands of companies are debuting their next big thing at the CES, Consumer Electronics Show.

If you're planning on making some eco-friendly home improvements such as new windows or appliances, you may be able to save thousands of dollars by taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

As the temperature plummets, people will be looking for ways to keep the house warm. Safety experts warn that using the kitchen oven or range is a bad idea.

Raw oysters harvested from part of Galveston Bay recalled after investigators link them to 211 illnesses.

Inflation may be easing, but your grocery receipt doesn't show it. A detailed price check of the same groceries shows most prices significantly higher than one year ago.

Dark chocolate may be a healthy indulgence, but Consumer Reports' testing found bars containing worrisome levels of heavy metals.

Finding the great gift for an older teen or young adult may not be as tricky as you think. Consumer Reports offers up a few ideas.

If you're shopping for non-stick cookware, you see claims that the pans are non-toxic and made without chemicals. Can you trust the claims?

Consumer Reports checked out services than digitize your old family photos, slides, and home movies.

A year after supply chain snags challenged toy stores to put inventory on the shelves, the new Grinch is rising costs.

The Laundress recalled some eight million bottles of laundry detergent and other household cleaners after 11 reports of illness that may be linked.

For a second-grader, Autumn Threlkeld has mad elf skills.

"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.

if you missed out on the big Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday savings, don't worry. Here are some deep discounts on some popular, top-rated gifts.

Electronics are always hot for the holidays. So, ahead of the big Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend, Consumer Reports' tech editors offer their personal picks for gift ideas.

The Consumer Product Safety commission is warning families to stop using certain bounce castles and electric skateboards after five total deaths were reported. Separately, hundreds of thousands of portable generators and strollers were recalled.

Consumer Reports' newly-released vehicle reliability report favors hybrids and sedans. Toyota, Lexus and BMW rank as most reliable brands in recent survey about new vehicles.

Cell phones aren't cheap and neither are repairs for when you drop and break it, so here are the most important features to look for in a protective case.

Turkey and most of the traditional fixin's will cost more this year as food prices continue to climb.

Don't eat the cookie dough, at least not until you check it. Nestle USA recalled some tubs of edible cookie dough because it may be contaminated with plastic.

The home is the place where the most fire deaths and injuries happen. Knowing what to do and what not to do can protect your home and family.

As holiday shopping kicks into high gear, Consumer Reports found discounts on some of its top-rated products before Thanksgiving weekend.

Over 70 tons of frozen chicken patties sold at Costco have been recalled because they may contain pieces of sharp plastic. They are among the many products recalled for safety reasons.

With gas costing more than $3 a gallon, it’s no wonder drivers look for the cheapest station. But, auto experts said using Top Tier gas is worth it in the long run, even if it costs a few pennies more per gallon.

Several popular brands of dry shampoo are recalled because they may contain elevated levels of a cancer-causing chemical.

If you use a lot of batteries, it may be time to switch to rechargeables, especially for toys. They can help your wallet and the planet.

"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.

Social Security payments are going up, and with that comes an increase in calls, emails and texts from imposters trying to trick people out of information or money, the U.S. government warns.

College student Emily Howell is launching a new small business collaborative focused on empowering women.

People spend big money on collagen supplements to help turn back the clock on their skin and joints. Is there real benefit, or is it just hype?

Magic Chef air fryers and E-bikes with batteries that can explode are among products recalled for safety reasons.

Rents continue to rise, but wages for many aren't keeping pace.

Your doctor says you need a test or treatment or medication, but your health insurance refuses to cover it. Before you pay out of pocket, 12-On-Your-Side's Marilyn Moritz says you have a right to appeal -- and it's not that hard to do.

Thanks to smoke detectors and better building codes, the numbers of house fires are down significantly. But, fires that do happen are deadlier.

Seventy-six days before Christmas, retailers are rolling out holiday discounts.

Families who bought certain infant formulas may be able to claim some cash as the result of class action lawsuit settlements.