Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
The 'frenzy' is over: Houston housing market hits 6-year milestone as buyers regain power
After years of Houston homebuyers being forced into bidding wars and split-second decisions, the market has reached a six-year turning point that puts the ball back in the buyer's court.
After years of Houston homebuyers being forced into bidding wars and split-second decisions, the market has reached a six-year turning point that puts the ball back in the buyer's court.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Cake mix recall upgraded to high danger level over undeclared allergen
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Stellantis issues 'do not drive' warning for 225,000 cars with unrepaired Takata air bags
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
USDA: Ground beef distributed in several states recalled due to possible e-coli contamination
More than 22,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
More than 22,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
Texas ranks 9th highest in US property tax rates, according to new study
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 2,000 SUV EVs over fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
Dave & Buster's offers chance to win diamond engagement ring by playing 'Human Crane' game on Valentine's Day
Dave & Busters is offering people the chance to score a diamond engagement ring by participating in a "Human Crane" game at certain locations this Valentine's Day.
Dave & Busters is offering people the chance to score a diamond engagement ring by participating in a "Human Crane" game at certain locations this Valentine's Day.
Thousands of air steamers recalled due to severe burn injury risk
Nearly 200,000 handheld steamers were recalled after hot water incidents left dozens burned. Here’s which models were affected and what to do if you own one.
Nearly 200,000 handheld steamers were recalled after hot water incidents left dozens burned. Here’s which models were affected and what to do if you own one.
Beef prices in focus as Trump signs order aimed at consumer relief
A new order from President Trump aims to increase beef imports to help lower the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.
A new order from President Trump aims to increase beef imports to help lower the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.
Chipotle CEO allegedly suggests company would keep raising prices and 'lean into' customers making over $100K
Chipotle CEO allegedly said in leaked audio that the company would keep raising prices and focus on customers making over $100k.
Chipotle CEO allegedly said in leaked audio that the company would keep raising prices and focus on customers making over $100k.
Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
Over 150K aluminum chairs and barstools recalled due to fall hazard, CPSC says
This latest recall affects Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools which were sold online between 2020 and 2025.
This latest recall affects Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools which were sold online between 2020 and 2025.