What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
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.
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.
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.
'Brushing' scam has online shoppers in Metro Detroit on alert as packages arrive at their front door
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and let your guard down when it comes to scams, including this unsolicited merchandise scam that is being felt by more consumers every day
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and let your guard down when it comes to scams, including this unsolicited merchandise scam that is being felt by more consumers every day
Inside the Michigan Heffron Lab that ensures 'consumers get what they pay for'
There's an entire agency within the government that weighs any item of food, bag of fertilizer, or tank of gas that someone may buy. That way, consumers know they're paying for the product and not the packaging it comes delivered in.
There's an entire agency within the government that weighs any item of food, bag of fertilizer, or tank of gas that someone may buy. That way, consumers know they're paying for the product and not the packaging it comes delivered in.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
New vehicle rule requiring alarm if seat belts aren't used go into effect in 2027
The federal agency enforcing the rule says it will save 50 lives a year and prevent 500 injuries once fully in effect.
The federal agency enforcing the rule says it will save 50 lives a year and prevent 500 injuries once fully in effect.
Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store, is making a comeback
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
Egg prices are higher — and they're not cracking anytime soon
Egg prices rose 8.2% in November.
Egg prices rose 8.2% in November.
Christmas tree light controllers sold at Target, Walmart recalled for fire risk
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
A brief history of G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.
G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.