Luxury style, real-world budget: How AI is helping shoppers find dupes for less
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less. Here's how companies are using AI to help shoppers.
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less. Here's how companies are using AI to help shoppers.
Houston arctic blast: CenterPoint Energy preparing for cold weather
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the cold weather expected to arrive in the Houston area this weekend.
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the cold weather expected to arrive in the Houston area this weekend.
BBB issues warning about scams ahead of tax season: Here's what to know
The IRS generally doesn't initiate contact via phone, text or social media to demand immediate payment.
The IRS generally doesn't initiate contact via phone, text or social media to demand immediate payment.
Over 11K baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled due to fall, serious injury risks, CPSC says
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
Yellowfin tuna that was recalled for botulism mistakenly shipped to stores in several states - See where
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory for yellowfin tuna that was recalled last year due to the risk of serious bacterial contamination after the distributor inadvertently distributed the recalled cans to several states.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory for yellowfin tuna that was recalled last year due to the risk of serious bacterial contamination after the distributor inadvertently distributed the recalled cans to several states.
Frozen chicken breasts sold in multiple states recalled for possible listeria contamination
This latest recall covers frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast products sold in seven states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
This latest recall covers frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast products sold in seven states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
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.