Amazon taking photos of your delivered package to combat porch pirates

Amazon has quietly rolled out a new program in the past few months where delivery people will use photos to confirm a package has been delivered.

'Black Panther' tops box office third straight week

"Black Panther" has now grossed $500 million domestically after three weeks of release. It's the third fastest film to reach the $500 million plateau.

Retail Apocalypse: 23 big retailers closing stores

Some of the United States’ most prominent retailers are shuttering stores in recent months amid sagging sales in the troubled sector.

N.J. legislators work on policies to spare residents pain of new cap on deductions

Democratic governors and lawmakers in a handful of high-income, high-tax states are promoting policies that are intended to spare their residents the pain of the new $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local taxes.

Social Security: Good claiming strategy can net an extra $1M

The average annual Social Security payout as of 2015 for a 70-year-old was $15,216, and $12,552 for a 62-year-old.

Dunkin Donuts releases Girl Scout Cookie-flavored coffee

If you haven’t been able to get your Girl Scout cookie fix yet, Dunkin Donuts has created them in coffee form.

5 ways Americans cheat on their taxes

A majority of folks truly want to pay the right and fair amount of tax despite grumblings in the media and Washington.

Scan-and-go shopping more and more commonplace

More stores are letting customer tally their choices with a phone app or store device as they roam the aisles.

New Samsung phone: Nicer camera, static design, higher price

Samsung unveiled new smartphones with largely unchanged designs and incremental improvements such as a better camera - accompanied by a second annual price increase for many customers.

Gas prices offer relief, but it may not last for long

Drivers are getting a break at the pump, as gas prices pull back from early February highs. But the trend may be cut short with spring approaching.

Takata reaches $650 million settlement over defective air bags

The Japanese air bag maker Takata has reached a $650 million settlement deal, but only a fraction of that money will be paid to consumers across the country because of the company's financial woes.

Save Me Steve: How to get discounts on Tamiflu

The flu outbreak is bad with far too many deaths this season. One recent victim died after finding the flu medication Tamiflu was too expensive. But consumer reporter Steve Noviello said there are ways to cut that cost and maybe save a life.

Easton, Pa. woman charged with stealing over $77,000 from an elderly relative

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of Insurance Fraud announced February 15 a Pennsylvania woman has been charged with stealing nearly $78,000 from an elderly relative who suffers from dementia.

Trump to unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.

Increased prices at Disney parks in Florida, California

Ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Orlando and at Disneyland in California are increasing, company officials said Sunday. Starting Sunday, "value" days for Magic Kingdom will cost $109 for adults and $103 for children, which represent a $2 increase. During "regular" time, park visitors will pay $4 more with prices jumping to $119 for adults and $113 for children. The...

Hundreds take part in the Running of the Brides

The sale also included designer shoes, bridesmaid dresses, veils, tiaras and many other accessories for that very special wedding day.

Amazon to challenge UPS, FedEx with new delivery service

The service will pick up packages from businesses and ship them to consumers, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.

Amazon to deliver groceries from Whole Foods for Prime members

Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods. The online retail giant plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon's $99-a-year Prime membership.