Thieves ?washing? and cashing checks stolen from mail, Philadelphia police warn
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Happening in Philadelphia and across the nation, thieves are stealing checks and money orders from mailboxes, washing the information and taking the cash.

FBI issues consumer warning about purchasing holiday gift cards

Planning on giving, or getting a gift card for the holidays? Experts say be careful or consumers could get scammed. Thieves are getting creative in trying to steal the cash right off the card.

Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.

Coca-Cola recalls various Minute Maid drinks due to the presence of foreign matter

A limited quantity of refrigerated Minute Maid Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade, and Fruit Punch in 59-oz. cartons did not meet the company's "high-quality standards due to the potential presence of foreign matter," a spokesperson for Coca-Cola told FOX Business in a statement.

Gas prices dip in NJ, drop across nation at large

Gas prices dipped in New Jersey and dropped further around the country as a whole amid a decline in oil prices.

234K pounds of ham, pepperoni products recalled over listeria concerns

Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.

Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much

Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.

Gas prices falling in New Jersey, around nation at large

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.43, down two cents from last week.

Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies and higher prices

Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.

Inflation surges globally as economies reel from pandemic

Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.

Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending

Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.