Comparing the best cities for first-time home buyers in 2025
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.
Consumers searching for their first home may find quality options in these areas. See the list.
Vacation renters throw out $2 billion worth of food each year
A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."
A new study finds that travelers staying in short-term rentals like Airbnb leave behind billions of dollars in uneaten groceries and takeout each year: "Basically an additional lodging tax."
Starbucks reveals its secret menu: Where to find it
Starbucks' "secret menu" is no longer a secret! Here’s what we know, and where you can find it.
Starbucks' "secret menu" is no longer a secret! Here’s what we know, and where you can find it.
Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Costco's new bakery item quickly becomes latest internet craze
A new bakery item from Costco is generating buzz on social media. Have you tried it yet?
A new bakery item from Costco is generating buzz on social media. Have you tried it yet?
USPS raises stamp prices again — What to know
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented new postage and shipping rates as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve financial stability.
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented new postage and shipping rates as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve financial stability.
Kroger, Walmart bread recall: What to know
Hundreds of loaves of bread have been voluntarily recalled that was distributed to Kroger and Walmart in 12 states.
Hundreds of loaves of bread have been voluntarily recalled that was distributed to Kroger and Walmart in 12 states.
The 'big, beautiful, bill' includes a car loan interest tax deduction. Do you qualify?
New law allows deduction of up to $10,000 in auto loan interest for qualified vehicles.
New law allows deduction of up to $10,000 in auto loan interest for qualified vehicles.
Water bottles sold at Walmart recalled after lids eject, cause permanent vision loss
Walmart is recalling a popular brand of water bottles after reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.
Walmart is recalling a popular brand of water bottles after reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.
Your grocery bill could rise as fresh tomato prices set to jump
Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.
Major tomato importer NatureSweet warns of price increases as the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican exporters ends, bringing a nearly 21% tariff on imports.
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles due to fuel pump issues
Some of the recalled vehicles include certain model Ford Broncos, Lincoln Navigators, and Ford Mustangs.
Some of the recalled vehicles include certain model Ford Broncos, Lincoln Navigators, and Ford Mustangs.
'Click-to-cancel' rule blocked by court: What it means for your subscriptions
Subscriptions may remain harder to cancel now that the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule has been blocked by a federal court.
Subscriptions may remain harder to cancel now that the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule has been blocked by a federal court.
Wrap Wars: McDonald's Snack Wrap returns nationwide Thursday amid fast-food fight
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
Ritz cracker sandwich cartons recalled over mislabeling
The company is recalling the snacks 'as a precaution' after learning of a supplier error in packaging film for the popular snacks.
The company is recalling the snacks 'as a precaution' after learning of a supplier error in packaging film for the popular snacks.
Barbie introduces first-ever doll with type 1 diabetes
The Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is part of the company’s fashionista line of dolls.
The Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is part of the company’s fashionista line of dolls.
BBB supporting Texas flood victims
Recovery efforts are now ongoing across Central Texas, as families try to pick up the pieces after last week's devastating floods. Jason Meza with the Better Business Bureau to share how the nonprofit is helping and how they're making it easier to find trusted information during the cleanup.
Recovery efforts are now ongoing across Central Texas, as families try to pick up the pieces after last week's devastating floods. Jason Meza with the Better Business Bureau to share how the nonprofit is helping and how they're making it easier to find trusted information during the cleanup.
AMC is now offering half-price movie tickets this summer: What to know
Starting now, movie fans can score 50% off movie tickets and snacks – just in time for the summer hits.
Starting now, movie fans can score 50% off movie tickets and snacks – just in time for the summer hits.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch debuts bacon-flavored cereal
General Mills and Hormel Black Label are teaming up to launch a new Cinnamon Toast Crunch bacon-flavored cereal. Here’s how to get it.
General Mills and Hormel Black Label are teaming up to launch a new Cinnamon Toast Crunch bacon-flavored cereal. Here’s how to get it.