President Biden student loan forgiveness plan cost
President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."
President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."
Nationwide SNAP, EBT outage left millions unable to make payments at stores, some systems restored
A nationwide outage was reported on Sunday with SNAP, leaving more than a million people without the ability to use their EBT cards to make payments at retail stores.
A nationwide outage was reported on Sunday with SNAP, leaving more than a million people without the ability to use their EBT cards to make payments at retail stores.
Medicare phone scam targeting seniors on the rise
When a scammer calls, chances are, they?re impersonating Social Security, Medicare or the IRS.
When a scammer calls, chances are, they?re impersonating Social Security, Medicare or the IRS.
This is how much money you need to raise a child in the US
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies recalled after metal found in cookie
Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies, sold only at Target, have been recalled after metal was found inside cookies.
Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies, sold only at Target, have been recalled after metal was found inside cookies.
Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue
Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.
Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.
Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August
The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.
The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.
Amid high inflation, nearly half of US adults are holding on to unused gift cards, vouchers, store credit
Approximately 47% of people have lost money from losing gift cards or letting them expire.
Approximately 47% of people have lost money from losing gift cards or letting them expire.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk
The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.
The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.
FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid
Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.
Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.
Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season
The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.
The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.
States with the most generous tippers despite inflation
Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.
Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
PF Chang’s Home Menu Beef & Broccoli recalled after buyers find orange chicken in bags
The problem came to light after two complaints from consumers who found chicken in their bags instead of beef.
The problem came to light after two complaints from consumers who found chicken in their bags instead of beef.
GM recalling over 484,000 Cadillac, Chevy, GMC vehicles to fix seat belt issue
Recall covers certain Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
Recall covers certain Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
Which EVs qualify for new US tax credit? Websites offer help
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday. It includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle.
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday. It includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle.
Woman's missing tax refund secured after Contact 6 gets involved
A Milwaukee woman spent months making phone calls, trying to track down her 2020 tax refund. The IRS released her money months ago. So, where did it go?
A Milwaukee woman spent months making phone calls, trying to track down her 2020 tax refund. The IRS released her money months ago. So, where did it go?



















