Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
Best Buy is most impersonated company by scammers, FTC says – see the top 10
Best Buy and its Geek Squad tech support brand was the most frequently impersonated company by scammers last year, according to the FTC.
Best Buy and its Geek Squad tech support brand was the most frequently impersonated company by scammers last year, according to the FTC.
National Hamburger Day 2024 brings freebies and deals
National Hamburger Day is on May 28 – an annual day to celebrate an iconic food and enjoy some delicious deals.
National Hamburger Day is on May 28 – an annual day to celebrate an iconic food and enjoy some delicious deals.
Bass Pro Shops' CEO says brand will focus on affordability amid Inflation
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
T-Mobile raising prices on some older plans – here's what to know
T-Mobile customers could soon see an increase in their monthly bill. Here’s what to know.
T-Mobile customers could soon see an increase in their monthly bill. Here’s what to know.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
Memorial Day 2024: What's open, closed
One major retailer will be closed on Memorial Day. Here’s a look at what else is closed and what’s open for Memorial Day 2024.
One major retailer will be closed on Memorial Day. Here’s a look at what else is closed and what’s open for Memorial Day 2024.
McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app
McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.
McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.
List: Fast food chains offering low-cost deals to lure customers
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
Red Lobster has message for fans after bankruptcy filing
Despite its bankruptcy filing, Red Lobster wrote a letter to its fans with a clear message about the future: it’s not going anywhere.
Despite its bankruptcy filing, Red Lobster wrote a letter to its fans with a clear message about the future: it’s not going anywhere.
Spaving: Are you spending more to save money?
Are you a spaver? Do you spend more money than you really want to in order to meet savings thresholds? Consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it's time to check on whether or not that's working in your favor.
Are you a spaver? Do you spend more money than you really want to in order to meet savings thresholds? Consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it's time to check on whether or not that's working in your favor.
Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Dog food recalled over metal contamination: Map shows US states impacted
Mars Petcare US issued a recall for a brand of Pedigree dog food sold at select Walmart stores.
Mars Petcare US issued a recall for a brand of Pedigree dog food sold at select Walmart stores.
Target cutting prices on ‘thousands’ of basics amid inflation
Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.
Target is one of many corporations adjusting prices or creating promotions to lure in budget-strapped customers looking for a deal.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after dozens of restaurant closures
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid rising costs and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid rising costs and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.
Kenmore, Frigidaire electric range recall reannounced
These Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges were previously recalled in 2009 for spontaneously turning on or failing to turn off, and reports of fires and injury are still coming in.
These Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges were previously recalled in 2009 for spontaneously turning on or failing to turn off, and reports of fires and injury are still coming in.