More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.

Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season

A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back

With Black Friday looming, the nation’s largest retail trade group expects shoppers will spend more this year than last year, but their pace will slow given all the economic uncertainty.

More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead

U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.

What to do if your package gets stolen

Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.

Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk

Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution

While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

Children's cups recalled over lead violation just ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays

The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

IRS delays $600 payment reporting rule for Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps

The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.

Target reportedly testing 10-item limit for self checkout

Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.

FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam

Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.