Tips for buying used smartphones in 2025
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A
A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.
A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 vehicles over warning light issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Ride-on toys sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard
A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
US existing home sales fall more than expected in March
Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.
Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 US cities, Zillow analysis finds
The $1 million starter home is not just a California problem anymore, a recent Zillow analysis found.
The $1 million starter home is not just a California problem anymore, a recent Zillow analysis found.
Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for vehicle lighting failure
Honda is recalling 152,800 Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue. Here's what to know.
Honda is recalling 152,800 Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to a lighting issue. Here's what to know.
TGI Fridays' US footprint has shrunk to 85 restaurants across the country
TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.
TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.
Seattle sees big spike in home sales, but listings lag behind
Here's what this latest report means for home buyers and sellers.
Here's what this latest report means for home buyers and sellers.
How China tariffs will impact wedding dress prices
Up to 90% of wedding dresses are produced in China, according to the National Bridal Retailers Association. Now, the 145% tariff place on Chinese goods could drive up prices.
Up to 90% of wedding dresses are produced in China, according to the National Bridal Retailers Association. Now, the 145% tariff place on Chinese goods could drive up prices.
WA lawmakers consider 'massive' business tax proposal
In Olympia, lawmakers are considering increasing the business and occupation tax. Some see it as one solution to Washington's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
In Olympia, lawmakers are considering increasing the business and occupation tax. Some see it as one solution to Washington's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
Retail CEOs meet with Trump to discuss impact of China tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs on China are still causing confusion for consumers. CEOs from Target, Walmart and Home Depot met with the president at the White House to discuss the possible impact on their businesses.
President Donald Trump's tariffs on China are still causing confusion for consumers. CEOs from Target, Walmart and Home Depot met with the president at the White House to discuss the possible impact on their businesses.
Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Best and worst states for working moms in 2025, ranked
A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.
A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.
Gerber teething sticks recalled for choking hazard remain on shelves, company warns
Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.
Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.
Public health alert issued for pork products due to possible metal contamination
The items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.
The items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.
DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping
Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).
Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date set after delay over tariffs
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are set after the company initially delayed them over uncertainty stemming from President Trump’s tariffs.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are set after the company initially delayed them over uncertainty stemming from President Trump’s tariffs.
Temu, Shein to raise prices for US consumers starting next week: What to know
Online retailers Shein and Temu tell customers to buy their products 'now at today's rates.'
Online retailers Shein and Temu tell customers to buy their products 'now at today's rates.'

















