Tips for buying used smartphones in 2025
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A
A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.
A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.
Target rolls out new wine collection that comes in paper bottles
The bottles are made from 94% recycled material.
The bottles are made from 94% recycled material.
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 vehicles over warning light issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Navigating the spring housing market
Spring is prime house-buying season, but the market is still challenging, which means more buyers are turning toward risky mortgages. Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting the best loan.
Spring is prime house-buying season, but the market is still challenging, which means more buyers are turning toward risky mortgages. Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting the best loan.
Ride-on toys sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard
A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
US existing home sales fall more than expected in March
Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.
Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.
Texas' tax-free weekend for emergency supplies: What you can buy
Get emergency supplies tax-free during the state’s 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from April 26-28.
Get emergency supplies tax-free during the state’s 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from April 26-28.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 US cities, Zillow analysis finds
The $1 million starter home is not just a California problem anymore, a recent Zillow analysis found.
The $1 million starter home is not just a California problem anymore, a recent Zillow analysis found.
Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for vehicle lighting failure
Honda is recalling 152,800 Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue. Here's what to know.
Honda is recalling 152,800 Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue. Here's what to know.
TGI Fridays' US footprint has shrunk to 85 restaurants across the country
TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.
TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.
Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
New phone scam targeting Amazon customers
A new phone scam is targeting people who shop on Amazon.
A new phone scam is targeting people who shop on Amazon.
Best and worst states for working moms in 2025, ranked
A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.
A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
Gerber teething sticks recalled for choking hazard remain on shelves, company warns
Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.
Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.
Public health alert issued for pork products due to possible metal contamination
The items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.
The items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.
DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping
Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).
Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).