New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
Millions of Bissell handheld steam cleaners recalled due to potential burn hazard
The Bissell Steam Shot handheld steam cleaners were sold between August 2008 and May 2024.
The Bissell Steam Shot handheld steam cleaners were sold between August 2008 and May 2024.
'Kidulting': How adults are becoming the top toy buyers
Kids, move aside. It’s the adults' turn to play. Data from Circana shows that adults 18 and up have surpassed kids, ages 3-5, to become the biggest customer demographic for the toy industry.
Kids, move aside. It’s the adults' turn to play. Data from Circana shows that adults 18 and up have surpassed kids, ages 3-5, to become the biggest customer demographic for the toy industry.
IRS issues warning to taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
Biden proposes capping national rent increases at 5%
Biden’s proposal to help cap rent hikes at 5% would only apply to certain landlords. Here’s what to know.
Biden’s proposal to help cap rent hikes at 5% would only apply to certain landlords. Here’s what to know.
Skechers sues L.L. Bean over alleged shoe design copying
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean for allegedly copying its shoe design.
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean for allegedly copying its shoe design.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals list: Guide to top savings, insider tips and more
Amazon Prime users can expect deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products and more as Prime Day starts this week. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon Prime users can expect deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products and more as Prime Day starts this week. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon Prime Day spending expected to reach record $14B
Prime Day sales event starts Tuesday.
Prime Day sales event starts Tuesday.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off soon: Get the scoop on deals and savings
Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off this week, offering exclusive deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products, and more.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off this week, offering exclusive deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products, and more.
AT&T hack: ‘Nearly all' customers' call, text records exposed in data breach
An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.
An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.
Storm recovery continues in Houston after Hurricane Beryl
Recovery efforts continue in the Houston metro area while top executives from several power providers were in Austin for a special storm response hearing before the Public Utility Commission.
Recovery efforts continue in the Houston metro area while top executives from several power providers were in Austin for a special storm response hearing before the Public Utility Commission.
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Here are the best and worst cities to rent in America, according to study
With the costs of buying a home soaring, more consumers are renting, which can get expensive depending on where you live.
With the costs of buying a home soaring, more consumers are renting, which can get expensive depending on where you live.