Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US

The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.

Company recalls 190,000 portable chargers following fire on plane

The VRURC portable charges were recalled due to a fire risk related to a "manufacturing condition" that could cause some to overheat to the point of ignition.

Gas price tick up in Michigan ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Gas isn't the cheapest it's been in awhile and if you're traveling for the holidays, it could help to combine trips or pay with cash to ease some of the burden.

Mini corn dogs recalled for possible spoilage

The problem was discovered after some consumers complained that the product had an odor, off appearance and unpleasant taste.

Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk

The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.

Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.

Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift

Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.

Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals

Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.

Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices

The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.

Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says

Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.

Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke

A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

7.5M 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled over 'impalement' risk to children

There have been 12 reports of children falling or sitting on the recalled bath toy, leading to “impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds," U.S. consumer safety officials said.

Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.