What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
Christmas Eve at Mayfair Mall, shoppers seek last-minute deals
At Mayfair Mall, stores and parking lots were packed as last-minute holiday shoppers raced against the clock on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
At Mayfair Mall, stores and parking lots were packed as last-minute holiday shoppers raced against the clock on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Frito-Lay announces limited recall of popular potato chips in these states
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Need a holiday gift idea? This season's top tech gadgets
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello shares his top picks in tech for the season.
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello shares his top picks in tech for the season.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says
A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.
A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.
Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing
As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.
As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.