Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Exercise equipment sold at Costco recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
Nearly 4 million units are involved in the recall after weight plates reportedly dislodged during use.
Nearly 4 million units are involved in the recall after weight plates reportedly dislodged during use.
Costco opening 27 locations this year, closing in on 1,000 sites
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Aldi is cutting prices on hundreds of items for the summer
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over bacteria concerns
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Over 1 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, CPSC says
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
Rent prices falling in most U.S. cities, report finds
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
Nintendo Switch 2 hits stores Thursday. What to know about the release
Nintendo’s latest console features a bigger screen and higher resolution, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced graphics.
Nintendo’s latest console features a bigger screen and higher resolution, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced graphics.
Planet Fitness’ free summer pass returns: What to know
Planet Fitness' summer pass allows teens to pre-register and work out for free. Here are the details.
Planet Fitness' summer pass allows teens to pre-register and work out for free. Here are the details.
Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows
More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.
More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Here's who's most and least likely to get tips in 2025
New data reveals where people tip most, who tips less, and whether Americans believe tipping culture has gotten out of control.
New data reveals where people tip most, who tips less, and whether Americans believe tipping culture has gotten out of control.
Meat prices stay high as cattle numbers hit lowest level since 1950s
Meat prices remain high nationwide, but one industry leader says relief may be coming—just not yet.
Meat prices remain high nationwide, but one industry leader says relief may be coming—just not yet.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Tipping culture is "out of control," more Americans say in annual poll
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.