61,000 gun safes recalled after report of 12-year-old boy's shooting death
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
More than summer heat driving up latest energy bills
Energy bills are higher due to excessive heat, pass-through charges, and high rate contracts.
Energy bills are higher due to excessive heat, pass-through charges, and high rate contracts.
Walmart, Aldi cut cost of Thanksgiving meals for holiday season
Walmart and Aldi are offering holiday meal discounts through Christmas.
Walmart and Aldi are offering holiday meal discounts through Christmas.
Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Dollars and Sense - October 18, 2023
Tired of inflation draining you wallet? Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan will show you how to save hundreds of dollars on your drug prescriptions, how AI can save you money on holiday travel, and how to slash your college and student loan costs.
Tired of inflation draining you wallet? Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan will show you how to save hundreds of dollars on your drug prescriptions, how AI can save you money on holiday travel, and how to slash your college and student loan costs.
IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
Saving money: Laundry hacks to wash less money down the drain
Laundry rules have changed and here are a few tips to help you wash less money down the drain and make your clothes last longer.
Laundry rules have changed and here are a few tips to help you wash less money down the drain and make your clothes last longer.
Black Friday 2023: Best Buy reveals early holiday shopping plans, deals
The holiday season is upon us so it's time to be on the look out for the best prices for your holiday shopping, and Best Buy is giving out the deals early!
The holiday season is upon us so it's time to be on the look out for the best prices for your holiday shopping, and Best Buy is giving out the deals early!
Latest hacks to trim your laundry expenses
Are your laundry costs piling up? Discover new hacks with consumer reporter Heather Sullivan to cut down on laundry and energy expenses?tune in for savvy tips from the laundry room.
Are your laundry costs piling up? Discover new hacks with consumer reporter Heather Sullivan to cut down on laundry and energy expenses?tune in for savvy tips from the laundry room.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Taco Bell is giving away free breakfast tacos on Tuesdays – here's how to get one
Taco Bell is celebrating Taco Tuesday with its new Toasted Breakfast Taco, which features eggs, melted cheese and the option of bacon, sausage, or potato in a grilled tortilla.
Taco Bell is celebrating Taco Tuesday with its new Toasted Breakfast Taco, which features eggs, melted cheese and the option of bacon, sausage, or potato in a grilled tortilla.
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
T-Mobile moving some customers to pricier plans unless they opt out
T-Mobile will automatically move customers to the pricier plans in November unless they opt out during a certain window.
T-Mobile will automatically move customers to the pricier plans in November unless they opt out during a certain window.
Tipping fatigue: Here are the states with the best and worst tippers
A new study looks at the generosity of consumers when it comes to tipping. See where your state ranks.
A new study looks at the generosity of consumers when it comes to tipping. See where your state ranks.
Disney raises prices at California, Florida theme parks
Disneyland's Magic Key annual pass prices also climbed.
Disneyland's Magic Key annual pass prices also climbed.
Yelp publishes list of 5,000 businesses it suspects of fake or compensated reviews
Consumer investigators and the Federal Trade Commission have been reporting droves of fake reviews on business review sites for years. Now business review platform Yelp is taking another step to crack down.
Consumer investigators and the Federal Trade Commission have been reporting droves of fake reviews on business review sites for years. Now business review platform Yelp is taking another step to crack down.
Social Security recipients to receive 3.2% cost-of-living increase in 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average recipient will receive more than $50 more every month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said.
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average recipient will receive more than $50 more every month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said.
Walmart to close on Thanksgiving
Walmart will shut its stores on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year, with the company's CEO emphasizing the importance of allowing store associates to spend the holiday with their families. Walmart is the first major retailer to announce closure on Thanksgiving this year.
Walmart will shut its stores on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year, with the company's CEO emphasizing the importance of allowing store associates to spend the holiday with their families. Walmart is the first major retailer to announce closure on Thanksgiving this year.
Lawsuit accuses Costco of sharing customer data
the lawsuit alleges that Costco breached state and federal laws by granting Meta access to customer information, including highly sensitive health data from pharmacy patients, and as of now, Costco has not issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.
the lawsuit alleges that Costco breached state and federal laws by granting Meta access to customer information, including highly sensitive health data from pharmacy patients, and as of now, Costco has not issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.