Skyrocketing premiums and non-renewals are triggering a homeowners insurance crisis.
One Altadena resident determined to rebuild after the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire shares a story of moving forward after disaster strikes and insurance fails. Learn details of the Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights, and get crucial, practical advice for protecting your home, determining your coverage needs, and what to do if your insurance company drops your policy.

Don't wait for disaster to strike—listen and learn how to protect yourself!

Read our full report and see the proposed bill of rights here: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/homeowners-insurance/proposed-homeowners-insurance-protection-rights-a3867354890/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

00:00:00 Intros

00:02:48 Recovery From the Eaton Wildfire

00:09:27 The State of Homeowners Insurance

00:10:47 Why Insurers Are Dropping Policies

00:12:21 The Insurers Have Insurers

00:15:44 What to Do If You Get Dropped

00:18:33 Attempting To Appeal

00:21:20 Should You Use a Broker?

00:25:45 Lisa's Top Tips

00:28:58 A Challenge to Our Listeners

Hosts Tanya Christian and Brian Vines pull back the covers on how the $585 billion global "sleep economy" is selling the dream of a good night's rest. Featuring exclusive deals for CR members and tips from sleep specialist Dr. Christopher J. Allen.

00:00:00 Intros

00:02:43 Use It or Snooze It?

00:06:25 The Big 3: Mattress, Pillow, Bedding

00:14:01 CR Exclusive Deals

00:18:08 Tips from Sleep Dr. Chris

00:27:00 Sleep Products Worth Buying Under $50

In this podcast episode, hosts Tanya Christian and Brian Vines are helping to conquer chaos by giving you the tools to start the new year with a clean house. Beyond the ritual of the Saturday morning cleaning session, the conversation tackles the annual tradition of the year-end clean reset. Whether you believe a deep clean rids the house of negative energy to make way for good vibes, or just want to save time and money on cleaning, we've got you covered.

Consumer Reports experts—home & trend writer Jodhaira Rodriguez and laundry expert Rich Handel—drop serious insight on keeping it clean in every room with surprising facts to elevate your cleaning game from a chore to a triumph. Is bleach really the best all-purpose surface cleaner and just how much laundry detergent does it take to get your clothes clean? The experts answer those questions and share CR's top picks in cleaning products.

Whether you're looking for the best tool to get streak-free glass or want to understand the economics of your favorite detergent, this episode delivers practical tips and money-saving insights.

Best Cleaning Products From Our Tests and Evaluations

Your Guide to Really Clean Clothes

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00:00:00 Intros

00:01:26 Saturday Morning Cleaning

00:03:40 Cleaning Expert Jodhaira Rodriguez

00:06:04 The Dirtiest Place In Your Home

00:07:54 Cleaning for the New Year

00:11:27 Jodhaira's Cleaning Arsenal

00:12:30 Annual Cleaning Product Budget

00:14:24 Laundry Expert Rich Handel

00:17:21 Common Laundry Mistakes

00:19:52 Do We Still Need to Separate?

00:21:26 Cold Vs. Hot Water

00:23:12 Detergent Vs. Machine

00:25:38 The Right Amount of Detergent

00:28:50 Outlook for the New Year