Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota recalls 141K vehicles over doors that could open while driving
Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect.
Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect.
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.
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.
Costco drops fresh lineup of Valentine's treats and savory bites for shoppers: report
Costco has rolled out a new batch of Valentine's treats and snacks. Here's a look at what some shoppers are seeing.
Costco has rolled out a new batch of Valentine's treats and snacks. Here's a look at what some shoppers are seeing.
BMW recalls nearly 90,000 vehicles over engine starter fire risk
The recall is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk.
The recall is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk.