Hartford man seeks pension help from Contact 6, frustrated by wait

For John Blasky of Hartford, claiming a pension wasn’t easy. The company’s bankruptcy made tracking down his money more complicated.

Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’

An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.

Gas prices frustrate drivers, Midwest heat wave a factor in spike

If you've filled up lately, you've probably noticed gas prices are on the rise in southeast Wisconsin – and those prices are fueling frustration.

Last New Jersey Kmart closing, leaving only 2 open in the U.S.

Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.

These four US cities face the biggest housing shortages

The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth, and low housing inventory.

Disney enters sports betting business with $2B ESPN Bet deal

Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.

Mayfair apartments, new retail proposed for old Boston Store site

Wauwatosa has proposed building 900 apartments and adding retail to the site of the vacant Mayfair Mall Boston Store, purchased last year.

Which age group tips the worst? Survey reveals tipping frustrations

Most of us are just tired of tipping our servers and stylists, according to a new survey by Bankrate that found 66 percent of Americans take issue with the tipping culture in this country. 

Scammers are getting smarter: Here's how to protect yourself

The most recent Federal Trade Commission data from 2022 shows that reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. That's a 30 percent increase from 2021.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $120,000 in July

For the second month in a row, Contact 6 helped unhappy consumers save more than $100,000! Two of those consumers are already putting their money to good use.

Contact 6 saves consumers thousands in July
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For the second month in a row, Contact 6 helped unhappy consumers save more than $100,000! Two of those consumers are already putting their money to good use.

Scandal-ridden Toshiba announces new buyout offer led by Japanese businesses

The tender offer led by a buyout fund of major Japanese banks and companies called Japan Industrial Partners starts Tuesday and is priced at 4,620 yen, or about $32, a share.