What's the magic behind the 'Barbie' movie marketing mania?
Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 brands plastering pink everywhere.
Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 brands plastering pink everywhere.
Walmart offering free financial literacy classes for anyone
Managing money is an essential life skill that many Americans don’t learn growing up, yet alone master.
Managing money is an essential life skill that many Americans don’t learn growing up, yet alone master.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $106,000 in June
Contact 6 helped unhappy consumers save more than $100,000 in June! Many of those consumers had complaints concerning poor communication with area businesses.
Contact 6 helped unhappy consumers save more than $100,000 in June! Many of those consumers had complaints concerning poor communication with area businesses.
Loan delinquencies could be early sign of economic trouble: report
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
JetBlue, American Airlines ending popular benefits as alliance winds down
American and JetBlue will no longer sell tickets for each other's flights.
American and JetBlue will no longer sell tickets for each other's flights.
UPS strike could be the most expensive in 100 years
Small businesses and consumers face "lasting harm" from a looming UPS strike, according to an economic analysts.
Small businesses and consumers face "lasting harm" from a looming UPS strike, according to an economic analysts.
Waukesha County homes scarce, prices up: study
Owning a home in Waukesha County is getting harder. A new study shows prices are up, while available homes are scarce. Even renting is a challenge.
Owning a home in Waukesha County is getting harder. A new study shows prices are up, while available homes are scarce. Even renting is a challenge.
Remote work could wipe out $800B from office building value by 2030
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
Wholesale used car prices dip to pre-pandemic levels, report finds
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
FTC hits 'extended vehicle warranty' scammers with lifetime telemarketing bans
FTC said 'extended vehicle warranty' telemarketing scam fleeced consumers out of $6.6 million
FTC said 'extended vehicle warranty' telemarketing scam fleeced consumers out of $6.6 million
Bank of America to pay $100M to customers over fees, opening accounts without consent
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Crocs sues rival Joybees over stolen trade secrets by former manager, intellectual property
In the new lawsuit, Crocs allege Joybees and their CEO of stealing trade secrets and unfair competition.
In the new lawsuit, Crocs allege Joybees and their CEO of stealing trade secrets and unfair competition.
US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
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.
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
Keep your home cool this summer
Weather experts are predicting another scorcher of a summer for many parts of North America.
Weather experts are predicting another scorcher of a summer for many parts of North America.
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.
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.
South Milwaukee American Legion Post building for sale
American Legion Post 27 in South Milwaukee, open for 104 years, is selling its building. The post commander said they'll remain devoted to serving others.
American Legion Post 27 in South Milwaukee, open for 104 years, is selling its building. The post commander said they'll remain devoted to serving others.
Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.