Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Fort Worth contractor charged with felony theft after failing to complete $23,000 renovation job
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
Cool products for a hot summer
FOX 4's Steve Noviello takes a look at products that are perfect for making the most of your summer.
FOX 4's Steve Noviello takes a look at products that are perfect for making the most of your summer.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
Prescription drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation, study finds
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
FDA bans BVO: Here’s which beverages contain the food additive
The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Energy costs: These are the states paying the most, least
Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.
Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.
This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the lowest-prices game
Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.
Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.