President Trump teases plan to increase home buying
President Donald Trump teases a plan which could allow potential home buyers to tap into potential retirement plans and put them towards a down payment on a house.
President Donald Trump teases a plan which could allow potential home buyers to tap into potential retirement plans and put them towards a down payment on a house.
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
Houston-area authorities warning about uptick in scam text messages targeting bank customers
Local authorities say there’s been a recent uptick in scam text messages targeting bank customers.
Local authorities say there’s been a recent uptick in scam text messages targeting bank customers.
Over 38K gallons of bottled water recalled due to 'foreign substance'
Meijer voluntarily recalled 38,043 gallons of steam distilled water that was distributed across six states.
Meijer voluntarily recalled 38,043 gallons of steam distilled water that was distributed across six states.
Recall alerts issued for cheese, baby products: What to know
In the consumer news you need to know today, recalls have been issued for certain cheese products as well as some baby items. Plus, Spotify is raising its prices again.
In the consumer news you need to know today, recalls have been issued for certain cheese products as well as some baby items. Plus, Spotify is raising its prices again.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
GM recalls more than 80K Chevy vehicles over serious pedestrian safety risk
More than 80,000 Chevy vehicles are being recalled because their pedestrian alert sound system is defective, federal regulators said.
More than 80,000 Chevy vehicles are being recalled because their pedestrian alert sound system is defective, federal regulators said.
Energizer rechargeable lanterns recalled due to overheating
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns due to the potential overheating of the installed lithium-ion batteries.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns due to the potential overheating of the installed lithium-ion batteries.
Which states have the most debt collection accounts? New rankings revealed
WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
Spotify raising subscription prices in US and other markets next month - How much more you'll be paying
If you’re a Spotify subscriber, you’ll soon be paying more to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
If you’re a Spotify subscriber, you’ll soon be paying more to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Adirondack chairs sold at Lowes and Home Depot recalled due to collapse risk
Adirondack-style patio chairs that were sold at Lowe’s and The Home Depot stores nationwide have been recalled.
Adirondack-style patio chairs that were sold at Lowe’s and The Home Depot stores nationwide have been recalled.
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire
Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, Project 2025 has called for privatizing all flood insurance to cut government costs. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Matt Brannon with Insurify about his new report on how this could impact homeowners and flood insurance rates.
Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, Project 2025 has called for privatizing all flood insurance to cut government costs. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Matt Brannon with Insurify about his new report on how this could impact homeowners and flood insurance rates.
Frigidaire minifridges sold at Target stores recalled due to fire and burn hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
Keeping your A/C running safely
Now that the cold temperatures are back, you may be turning your heater back on. Poorly maintained HVAC systems, especially furnaces and portable heaters, are a leading cause of winter home fires. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services about ways to keep your system running efficiently.
Now that the cold temperatures are back, you may be turning your heater back on. Poorly maintained HVAC systems, especially furnaces and portable heaters, are a leading cause of winter home fires. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services about ways to keep your system running efficiently.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Baby loungers sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over entrapment, fall hazards, CPSC says
More than 9,000 of the recalled baby loungers were sold on Amazon and Walmart.com between 2023 and 2025.
More than 9,000 of the recalled baby loungers were sold on Amazon and Walmart.com between 2023 and 2025.
Beef prices soar as American families pay steep prices for steaks and burgers nationwide
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows.
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows.
Over 26K portable bed rails recalled due to serious injury risk
Federal regulators have recalled more than 26,000 portable bed rails sold online at Amazon and Walmart because of serious “entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.”
Federal regulators have recalled more than 26,000 portable bed rails sold online at Amazon and Walmart because of serious “entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.”
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Super Green dietary supplement recalled after 45 infected with salmonella in over 20 states
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.