Seattle parking ticket prices increasing in 2025

The cost of a parking violation in Seattle is set to increase nearly 50% starting on Jan. 1, 2025. 

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Here's what to do if you're going into the holidays with debt
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Some Americans say they are still trying to climb out of debt from last holiday season. There are a few strategies you can use to get out from under credit card bills. Joining Good Day Seattle is Chase Bank Community Manager Rocky Fong.

Starbucks workers vote to authorize strike in US
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The Starbucks Workers Union are voting to authorize a strike if they fail to reach a contract with the company.

US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says

A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.

Softbank to invest $100B in US, create 100k jobs
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Softbank will invest $100 billion to create new jobs in the U.S.

TikTok to be removed from US app stores
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Apple, along with Google's parent company Alphabet, have both been notified that they will have to drop TikTok out of their app stores by Jan. 19.

Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing

As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

A brief history of the iconic doll Barbie

When Barbie was introduced to consumers in 1959, 300,000 dolls were sold in the first year alone.

A brief history of Transformers

Transformers has evolved from the captivating shape-shifting action figure that was introduced 40 years ago into a worldwide franchise with comics, TV shows and films.

A brief history of the Pokémon franchise

From Game Boy games to global fame, Pokémon’s legacy lives on through anime, cards, and AR, making it a cultural icon with more than 380 million games sold.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

How to get the best deal on a new car in the US
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The price difference between a new and used car is at an all-time high. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle with advice on how to get the best deal on a new ride.