FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Travel Tuesday 2024: Here's when it is and how to snag the best deals
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Govee electric space heaters recalled over fire and burn risks
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
New 'click-to-cancel' subscriptions rule
The FTC recently voted to approve a "click to cancel" rule. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello joined FOX6 WakeUp News to explain what it means for you.
The FTC recently voted to approve a "click to cancel" rule. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello joined FOX6 WakeUp News to explain what it means for you.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
Costco issues recall notices for frozen waffles, freeze dried meat over listeria concerns
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
Amazon brings gas benefit to Prime membership: Here's how it works
E-commerce giant Amazon brought a fuel savings benefit to its Prime membership that will knock 10 cents off each gallon of gas they purchase at about 7,000 U.S. gas stations.
E-commerce giant Amazon brought a fuel savings benefit to its Prime membership that will knock 10 cents off each gallon of gas they purchase at about 7,000 U.S. gas stations.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Butterball unveils Thanksgiving turkey you ‘cook from frozen’
Butterball’s new “cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it in the oven.
Butterball’s new “cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it in the oven.
Consumers moving to more affordable cars amid rising prices, insurance costs in U.S., report finds
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.