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Inflation is spiking the cost of nearly everything this year, with the latest Consumer Price Index showing an 8.2% increase in the all items index over 12 months. To compensate for the range of increased expenses a household has to handle,…
Nestlé USA is recalling some of its Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs. The company says the products may contain soft plastic film. The recalled batches were produced between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3 and distributed to retailers nationwide. Customers…
According to the American Enterprise Institute’s Housing Center, home prices are finally declining after 10 years of a seller’s market. The drop is the result of a marked increase in interest rates and constant quality home price appreciation, also called…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that a batch of AirWick air fresheners could pose a laceration and injury hazard, prompting its recall. The CPSC said the recalled air fresheners are “missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion…
If “Titanic” is one of your favorite movies and you’ve dreamed about having a piece of jewelry from the bottom of the sea, an emerald ring up for auction might pique your interest. The Nuestra Señora de Atocha was one…
Starbucks said its festive winter and holiday drinks are returning across the country starting Thursday, along with the favorite Starbucks red cups. This will be the 25th year of the holiday cup, and the holiday beverages returning include the Peppermint…
One of the best parts of shopping at thrift stores is finding a gem of an item at a low price. And while bargain hunting is part of the thrill, you might not always have time to comb racks and…
Last October, Netflix announced it would begin charging fees for password sharing. While the streaming service hasn’t provided a firm date for when the fees would begin — or what those fees will be — Netflix said it could start…
The Seed Ranch Flavor Co. is recalling several products sold on Amazon and at a handful of retailers as the products contain undeclared soy. The recalled products include five-ounce bottles of “Umami Everyday Sauce” and “Everything But The Sushi &…
An Indiana-based company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling about 18,000 Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goals that can unexpectedly detach from the wall and fall to the ground. The CPSC says a Granger, Indiana, boy died after one of…
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A recall has been issued for 192,000 treadmill units sold across the U.S. after the treadmills “can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input.” The Consumer Product Safety Commission said there have been 874 reports of the treadmill…
Clorox recalled 37 million bottles of its scented Pine-Sol products on Oct. 25 due to a possible bacteria contamination. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the eight Pine-Sol products included in the recall are Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging customers of the Mighty Bliss electric heating pad to stop using them and contact the company for instructions on returning them. The FDA announced a recall of over 500,000 electric heating pads…
Unilever United States is voluntarily recalling numerous dry shampoo products that were sold under various brand names. The recall includes dry shampoos from Dove, Suave, Nexxus, Tresemme and Bed Head. The products may have elevated levels of benzene, according to a…
The scariest part of Halloween this year might be the cost of participating. Candy prices are soaring. In fact, candy costs have experienced their highest jump on record this year, leaving many of us saying “boo” in a less-than-festive manner.…
The Consumer Protection Safety Commission said over 60,000 Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 toy guns have been recalled due to potential fire hazards. According to the CPSC, the toy’s lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a…
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Historic inflation rates in the U.S. have spurred some changes that will reduce many people’s tax bill next year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced dozens of adjustments due to inflation that affect individual tax income brackets for the 2023…
Although the world has become increasingly digital, there are still many hard-copy documents that you need to have on hand. And while it may be necessary to have items like birth certificates, insurance policies and contracts in an accessible spot,…
Serious clotheshorses will pay top dollar for vintage denim. Two collectors from Los Angeles just blew some minds, though, when they paid $87,400 ($76,000 plus a buyer’s premium) for a pair of jeans made almost 150 years ago. Did we…
The U.S. Department of Education launched a beta site for its student loan forgiveness plan on Friday. The site could be temporarily paused for assessments, but student loan borrowers will be able to submit applications via the site, which will…
In May 2019, MacKenzie Scott joined The Giving Pledge, a movement of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists, stating that she had a disproportionate amount of money. She vowed to give away billions and began to do so almost immediately. Recently, the…
The rising price of a Netflix subscription over the past few years has led to complaints and even lawsuits from customers — and a loss in growth for the popular streaming service. Back in April, the company announced a remedy:…
Shiny, bouncy hair exudes health and beauty, but it’s not always easy to achieve given the pressures of our daily routines. Everyday exposure to showers, hair products and pollution can have an impact on your hair’s luster. Damage from harsh…
Being pregnant can be a wonderful, magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience. But it can also be exhausting and oh-so-uncomfortable. Expectant mothers often experience ailments from morning sickness and nightly heartburn to backaches, swollen feet and a seemingly never-ending need to use the…
Have you noticed that your Starbucks drive-thru order is taking a lot longer these days? Don’t blame the baristas: The reason for slower lines is that customized drinks have skyrocketed, and it’s difficult for baristas to keep up with that…
Retailers in the U.S. are said to be well stocked and ready for holiday shoppers amid reduced imports as China still grapples with warehouse shutdowns. While imports in the U.S. increased early in 2022 compared to 2021, imports have fallen…
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Facebook says it has reported over 400 Android and iOS apps designed to steal username and password information. The apps are disguised as photo editors, games, VPN services, business apps and other utilities, Facebook stated. The social media platform claims the app…
Pepsi truck drivers will soon be delivering goods in a Tesla Semi. Tesla Founder Elon Musk tweeted Oct. 7 that the company started production on the tractor-trailers. They are scheduled to be delivered to a plant in California in December.…
While eating whole foods is always your best option, not everyone can consume their daily vegetables and nutrient-dense foods. That might make reaching for a couple scoops of super greens the next best thing. Super greens are dietary supplement powders…
Airbnb will offer temporary housing to those who were displaced by hurricanes. The company said they would offer victims affected by Hurricane Ian in the U.S. and Hurricane Fiona in the Caribbean a free place to stay. The company said…
Hurricane Ian left a swath of destruction on Florida’s west coast last week. As residents continue to pick up the remnants of their lives, they often find themselves desperate to find some relief. The same holds true for people outside…
There are new changes to who is eligible for the new federal student loan forgiveness program. It comes as six states filed lawsuits to try and block the plan altogether. The change impacts borrowers who used Perkins loans and Federal…
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We all know that the apps we use can track our behavior on the web. But up until now, we assumed that only the apps we signed up for, or the apps we regularly used, would be following our online…
If you have a habit of waiting until a few days before Halloween to make your family’s costumes, Michaels is holding a free event the weekend before the big day that will give you some last-minute ideas. The Last Minute…
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More than 13,000 basketball hoops were recalled due to welds in the arm attached to the backboard failing and causing the backboard to fall. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 26 reported incidents of backboards falling.…
Officials in Alaska recently announced that residents will each receive $3,284 from the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend. The fund is paid for by the state’s oil producers. The fund is open to those who were considered Alaska residents for all…
The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the third time in a series of “supersize” rate hikes that Fed Chair Jerome Powell says is expected to continue to try to reduce inflation aggressively. The Fed is waging a historic campaign…
With several holidays happening soon, Walmart announced that it’s looking to hire 40,000 seasonal workers this holiday season. The company is looking to hire several positions: full-time, permanent truck drivers, seasonal store associates, and customer care associates. The company added…
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