More Americans are falling behind on their utility bills, analysis shows
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes
The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.
The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.
Ground beef prices could hit $10 a pound, Omaha Steaks CEO warns
The U.S. beef industry may see record-high prices by next year.
The U.S. beef industry may see record-high prices by next year.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Toyota recalls more than 126,000 vehicles over potential engine failure issue
The recall covers certain model Toyota Tundra and Lexus cars manufactured between 2022 and 2024.
The recall covers certain model Toyota Tundra and Lexus cars manufactured between 2022 and 2024.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Texans to receive SNAP benefits soon
The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.
The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.
Texans expected to receive full SNAP benefits in days
If you receive SNAP benefits, you could see them in your account this weekend. The government is moving quickly to get food aid to people who have been suffering through the shutdown.
If you receive SNAP benefits, you could see them in your account this weekend. The government is moving quickly to get food aid to people who have been suffering through the shutdown.
AT&T data breach settlement: Here's how you can file a claim by Dec. 18 deadline
The settlement’s cash funds total $177 million to pay those impacted by the data breaches.
The settlement’s cash funds total $177 million to pay those impacted by the data breaches.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Only one Texas city will offer new Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwich
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
64,000 alpaca toys recalled due to choking risk for children
The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.
The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.
Gifts for gamers | Gift Guide
It's time to get in the game of holiday gift giving. And, of course, the 17th annual FOX Holiday Gift Guide did the shopping for you. This week, consumer reporter Steve Noviello reviews the latest in gaming.
It's time to get in the game of holiday gift giving. And, of course, the 17th annual FOX Holiday Gift Guide did the shopping for you. This week, consumer reporter Steve Noviello reviews the latest in gaming.
Target to reduce prices for food, essentials and household goods
Target is lowering the prices of food, essentials and household goods, the corporation announced Tuesday.
Target is lowering the prices of food, essentials and household goods, the corporation announced Tuesday.
YouTube TV subscribers are getting $20 credit amid Disney contract dispute: Here’s how
YouTube TV subscribers are receiving $20 credits due to its ongoing contract dispute with Disney.
YouTube TV subscribers are receiving $20 credits due to its ongoing contract dispute with Disney.
These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.



















