These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.
Texas Supreme Court hearing on 2021 winter storm lawsuits could signal plan to change ruling
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
Resources to help families struggling with childcare crisis
The shortage of childcare centers has deepened since the pandemic, when many were forced to close. And the cost can be out of reach for many families.
The shortage of childcare centers has deepened since the pandemic, when many were forced to close. And the cost can be out of reach for many families.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
Trader Joe's to open new stores in several states in 2025: See the list
Stores that Trader Joe’s is expected to open will be located in California, Washington, New York and other states.
Stores that Trader Joe’s is expected to open will be located in California, Washington, New York and other states.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Housing supply jumps to 4-year high – but it's not all great news
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled for listeria risk
Bags of ready-to-eat broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 U.S. states over listeria concerns. Here's what to know.
Bags of ready-to-eat broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 U.S. states over listeria concerns. Here's what to know.
Is your home insured for tornado damage?
Many area homes were severely battered by last week's tornadoes. Homeowners are now left picking up the pieces, or worried that their home could be hit in the future. You may be wondering if your home is properly covered for tornado damage.
Many area homes were severely battered by last week's tornadoes. Homeowners are now left picking up the pieces, or worried that their home could be hit in the future. You may be wondering if your home is properly covered for tornado damage.
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
Ways to spend FSA funds before they expire January 1
You have until midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31, to spend money in an FSA or risk losing it.
You have until midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31, to spend money in an FSA or risk losing it.
How to turn unused gift cards into cash
Don't let gift cards gather dust. Here's how to trade them for cash or other cards.
Don't let gift cards gather dust. Here's how to trade them for cash or other cards.
The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Texas HHS encourages low income families to apply for WIC benefits
WIC helps low-income families with food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support, and less than half of eligible Texas children are receiving them.
WIC helps low-income families with food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support, and less than half of eligible Texas children are receiving them.