Cyber Monday continues to be the year's biggest online shopping day

Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of our everyday lives, Cyber Monday continues to be the biggest online shopping day of the year.

IRS warns of uptick in charity scams during the holidays

Ahead of the "season of giving," the IRS is warning Americans about an uptick in charity scams that try to take advantage.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.

The rise and fall of Black Friday

“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."

A gift guide for garden lovers

Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.

A gift guide for movie lovers

What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.

A gift guide for music lovers

Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.

More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.

Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season

A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back

With Black Friday looming, the nation’s largest retail trade group expects shoppers will spend more this year than last year, but their pace will slow given all the economic uncertainty.

More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead

U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.

What to do if your package gets stolen

Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.