Free Money Monday: Mermaid Sealon surprised with more than 10K in unclaimed cash
There are billions of dollars in unclaimed cash and property waiting for Texans to claim it. No one is assigned to find the owners so consumer reporter Steve Noviello took on the task. He was able to reconnect the Mermaid Sealon with money the owner didn't know she had.
There are billions of dollars in unclaimed cash and property waiting for Texans to claim it. No one is assigned to find the owners so consumer reporter Steve Noviello took on the task. He was able to reconnect the Mermaid Sealon with money the owner didn't know she had.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Tax-free weekend underway in Texas for back-to-school goods
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Save Me Steve: Home Office Products
With more people working from home because of COVID-19, the search term "home office" has climbed its way to the top for residential real estate. But there's no need to move. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares some products to trick out any space to make it a productive workspace. More: facebook.com/savemesteve
With more people working from home because of COVID-19, the search term "home office" has climbed its way to the top for residential real estate. But there's no need to move. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares some products to trick out any space to make it a productive workspace. More: facebook.com/savemesteve
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.
Trader Joe's to keep popular international food labels, denies packaging is racist
Trader Joe's seemed to reverse a decision to rebrand some of its international food labels, denying that the packaging is racist.
Trader Joe's seemed to reverse a decision to rebrand some of its international food labels, denying that the packaging is racist.
These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Dallas County eviction protections ending soon
There could be hope for North Texans facing eviction now that government protections are expiring.
There could be hope for North Texans facing eviction now that government protections are expiring.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
$600 weekly boost in unemployment benefits set to expire on Saturday for Texans
It appears Congress will not act in time to keep an extra source of money flowing to unemployed Texans.
It appears Congress will not act in time to keep an extra source of money flowing to unemployed Texans.
FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
On Your Side: Amazon savings hacks you didn’t know about
Think all of this shopping from home during the coronavirus pandemic has turned you into an Amazon expert? Turns out you may be leaving money on the table.
Think all of this shopping from home during the coronavirus pandemic has turned you into an Amazon expert? Turns out you may be leaving money on the table.