US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
2024 was a big year for food recalls in the US, why?
This year, it seemed like we heard about one recall after another, especially when it came to the items in your kitchen and foodborne illnesses. A food safety attorney talked with us about it.
This year, it seemed like we heard about one recall after another, especially when it came to the items in your kitchen and foodborne illnesses. A food safety attorney talked with us about it.
The biggest car recalls of 2024: See if yours is on the list
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
From Ford SUVs to Honda sedans, this year’s biggest auto recalls impacted a collective 8.65 million vehicles. Here’s how to see if yours is on the list.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
Starbucks strike enters fifth day in Seattle
Tuesday's strike is expected to hit more stores in the U.S.
Tuesday's strike is expected to hit more stores in the U.S.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Nordstrom agrees to $6.25B deal to privatize in US
Nordstrom has signed an agreement that has the Nordstrom family and Mexican department store chain "El Puerto de Liverpool" acquiring all its common shares in a deal valued at around $6.25 billion.
Nordstrom has signed an agreement that has the Nordstrom family and Mexican department store chain "El Puerto de Liverpool" acquiring all its common shares in a deal valued at around $6.25 billion.
Federal reserve issues final rate cut of 2024, what's next?
The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued their final rate cut of 2024, saying that what happens next year will depend on the actions and policies of the incoming Trump administration. Some at the reserve has signaled that the rate cuts will slow down as business leaders say inflation is not coming down enough.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued their final rate cut of 2024, saying that what happens next year will depend on the actions and policies of the incoming Trump administration. Some at the reserve has signaled that the rate cuts will slow down as business leaders say inflation is not coming down enough.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Union strike threatens potential Amazon delivery delays
Thousands of union workers are now on strike, threatening potential delays for Amazon deliveries during the busy holiday season.
Thousands of union workers are now on strike, threatening potential delays for Amazon deliveries during the busy holiday season.
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Seafood recall in WA and Canada over norovirus risk
Oysters and manila clams harvested in Washington and British Columbia are being recalled. The FDA says the listed seafood items tested positive for potential norovirus contamination.
Oysters and manila clams harvested in Washington and British Columbia are being recalled. The FDA says the listed seafood items tested positive for potential norovirus contamination.
Top jobs in the US that don't require a college degree
Big changes are happening in the job market, and a college degree is not always needed to snag a high-paying job.
Big changes are happening in the job market, and a college degree is not always needed to snag a high-paying job.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Holiday shopping to be higher this year
Shoppers are ready to drop some cash this holiday season, with total holiday spending expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year.
Shoppers are ready to drop some cash this holiday season, with total holiday spending expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year.
Frito-Lay announces limited recall of popular potato chips in these states
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.