Housing supply jumps to 4-year high – but it's not all great news
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled for listeria risk
Bags of ready-to-eat broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 U.S. states over listeria concerns. Here's what to know.
Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report
Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
2024 retail returns to total $890 billion, report shows
Total returns are projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released in early December. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Pasco Co. homeowner navigates permit process, builds up after home floods during Helene
Almost three months after Hurricane Helene, homes around Tampa Bay are still uninhabitable.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
This is the living wage needed for a family of four in Florida
The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. — and that rings true in some states more than others.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.