Rossen roundup: Top consumer stories from the past week [Video]

Here are all of the Rossen Reports from this past week.Save on energy bills with these simple hacksElectric bills have surged 4.4% in the last year, according to the June 2024 Consumer Price Index.Watch the video for this story in the player above.Rossen Reports is sharing ways to cut costs on your energy bill without spending any money upfront.Cook with countertop appliancesDon’t use your oven unless necessary; it consumes a lot of energy, and opening it releases heat into your home, making your AC work harder.Read the full story here.Hidden costs of owning a car revealedIt’s car shopping season, and a new study from Bankrate reveals the hidden costs of owning a car.These costs include insurance, gas, maintenance, and vehicle taxes, which can add up to $6,684 annually, on top of your monthly auto loan payment. Insurance is the biggest expense, averaging $2,329 per year, or $194 per month. Gas …