Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices

Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.

Best Buy-owned phone service faces angry customers after 3G network shutdown

Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.

Missed the holiday sales? Here’s the best time to buy a new TV

Didn’t have the strength to pull the trigger on a new TV during the most recent holiday season? Fear not, there are plenty of deals coming up for the next couple of months.

Who is on the hook for your car's pothole damage? It may not be all on you

"When a vehicle hits a pothole with any kind of force, the tires, wheels and suspension get the brunt of the impact and fixing any of those items is pricey," AAA said.

Preserving batteries for electric mowers, power tools over winter
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Gas power or electric? It’s a question more consumers are asking themselves in their store’s power tool aisle -- or when buying a snow blower or lawn mower.

Beer customers remain loyal despite rising prices, expert says

Even though the uncertain economy has forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, beer consumers have remained loyal.

Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand

With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.

Wendy's is offering free fries for 'Fry-day the 13th'

The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.

Dating or being defrauded? How romance scams target hopeless romantics

The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.

LG recalls 52,000 giant TVs at risk of ‘serious tip-over’

The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.

Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says

Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.

Chipotle to give 3,100 fans free burritos for a year — here's how to win

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.

Egg prices rise more than 64% in some states

The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.

Study finds best and worst states to raise a family in 2023

“The ideal city is one that’s affordable to live in during this time of high inflation but also offers quality schools, healthcare and entertainment,” WalletHub said. So, which state takes the cake?