Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.
The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
New report reveals best days & times to shop online
A new study reveals the best and worst times to shop online to avoid dynamic pricing algorithms used by retailers to adjust prices based on demand and consumer behavior.
A new study reveals the best and worst times to shop online to avoid dynamic pricing algorithms used by retailers to adjust prices based on demand and consumer behavior.
Best days, times to shop online and save
You've probably heard that it is best to buy gas or plane tickets on certain days of the week to save money, but what about when it comes to saving while you're tracking prices on a dozen items online.
You've probably heard that it is best to buy gas or plane tickets on certain days of the week to save money, but what about when it comes to saving while you're tracking prices on a dozen items online.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Insurance challenges and solutions
We all know too well, from fires to flooding and even sickness, there are a number of issues Americans are facing when it comes to getting the insurance coverage they need. We talk to Kent Sullivan, the former Texas Commissioner of Insurance and current counsel at Lanier Law Firm, about this.
We all know too well, from fires to flooding and even sickness, there are a number of issues Americans are facing when it comes to getting the insurance coverage they need. We talk to Kent Sullivan, the former Texas Commissioner of Insurance and current counsel at Lanier Law Firm, about this.
Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.
Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.
Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth in 9 states
Walmart stores recently recalled thousands of cartons of chicken broth amid concerns that the product's packaging was compromised.
Walmart stores recently recalled thousands of cartons of chicken broth amid concerns that the product's packaging was compromised.
California fires threaten oil and gas supplies
Oil refineries in LA face backups as pipelines are cut off due to fire hazards and loss of power.
Oil refineries in LA face backups as pipelines are cut off due to fire hazards and loss of power.
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing robots cut over 10,000 labor hours per day: report
Atlanta, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A Inc.
AT&T to offer customers bill credits for network outages
AT&T announced a new guarantee program that will see it provide billing credits to wireless and fiber customers who are impacted by service outages. Here's what to know.
AT&T announced a new guarantee program that will see it provide billing credits to wireless and fiber customers who are impacted by service outages. Here's what to know.
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
DOJ sues RealPage, landlords for colluding to inflate rents: Houston renters impacted
The Department of Justice alleges several property management companies colluded to inflate rents using algorithmic software, harming millions of renters in Houston and across the country.
The Department of Justice alleges several property management companies colluded to inflate rents using algorithmic software, harming millions of renters in Houston and across the country.
US longshoremen and ports reach tentative contract deal, averting strike
A tentative six-year contract agreement between longshoremen and ports has averted a potential strike that could have disrupted the U.S. economy.
A tentative six-year contract agreement between longshoremen and ports has averted a potential strike that could have disrupted the U.S. economy.
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.