Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year

Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where

More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

British social media star had private data accessed by Michigan hospital staff

Reading from a letter he received from an unnamed hospital, Joshua Cauldwell-Clarke posted a video on Instagram about a data breach involving his private details.

Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 2,000 SUV EVs over fire risk

Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.

Beef prices in focus as Trump signs order aimed at consumer relief

A new order from President Trump aims to increase beef imports to help lower the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.

Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.

Over 150K aluminum chairs and barstools recalled due to fall hazard, CPSC says

This latest recall affects Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools which were sold online between 2020 and 2025.

Super Bowl fumble: Fanatics faces backlash over NFL merch quality, availability

Sports merchandising giant Fanatics apologizes to Patriots, Seahawks supporters after widespread criticism over product shortages, jersey quality issues