News in July 2017

Wells Fargo has revealed that approximately 570,000 consumers who financed auto purchases through the bank may have been sold a collateral protection insur...

Staying in the same school district while your child is young not only enables them to grow up surrounded by the same group of friends, it can help ensure...

Scams revolving around utility bills are not uncommon. Utility bills are a major expense that every consumer has every month. Criminals are always looking...

An advance look at how the economy was doing in the second quarter of 2017 indicates things were going better than they...

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If you are the typical cellphone customer, you're generally happy with your carrier's coverage and service plans.In fact, you're pretty content -- unti...

Safety advocates have long decried contact sports like hockey and football for causing irreparable, long-term damage to athletes at all levels. And a recen...

We’ve all heard the saying that money can’t buy you happiness, but a new study from the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School suggests...

Reports of data breaches involving credit card networks at stores and hotels seem to be increasing. So maybe it's not surprising that consumers are worryin...

Bacteria are getting stronger and more resistant to the miracle drugs that have fought infection and saved millions of lives over the last few decades....

From gourmet treats to doggy day spas, pet parents often go to great lengths to ensure their four-legged companions get nothing but the best. For Millennia...

The Federal Reserve this week decided not to raise a key interest rate, but credit card rates are still going up.The Fed's Open Market Committee left t...

Authorities usually frown on consumers who break into other people’s vehicles, but starting next month, it will be legal for Colorado residents to do just...

General Motors is recalling 40,683 model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, model year 2014-2017 Buick Enco...

Most people associate cleaning with time, effort, and an array of fancy spray solutions, but getting your home spic and span doesn’t have to take all day,...

Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 16,800 RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).The fuel tank neck can crack or the wir...

Grande Produce is recalling a limited quantity of Papaya Maradol with the brand name Caribeña on the cartons.The product may be contaminated with Salmo...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling four model year 2017 Ram 1500 trucks.The fuel tanks in the recalled vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control val...

Coca-Cola is doing away with Coke Zero and replacing it with Coke Zero Sugar. It might sound illogical, or even silly, but it's not just a new name, it's a...

Obamacare is the Timex watch of laws.For those not old enough to recall, watchmaker Timex once ran an advertising campaign subjecting the inexpensive w...

In many cases when a consumer goes car shopping, he or she has pretty much settled on a make and model. What's left is to negotiate the price.But what...

Congress has begun the process of unwinding a consumer's right to a day in court, as the House voted 231-190 along party lines Tuesday to block a rule rece...

Black stainless steel finish appliances are relatively new on the scene, but can add an elegant, modern touch to any kitchen. KitchenAid calls the new mate...

Earlier this month, Chipotle temporarily closed one of its stores in Sterling, Virginia after reports came in that some of its customers were getting ill....

Millennials have been slow to embrace credit cards.Coming of age in the wake of the financial crisis, they appeared leery of using credit, preferring t...

Should you buy a home or keep renting? It's an often-asked question but one that doesn't have a simple answer.Instead, the answer is usually "it all de...

Another week of increases for mortgage applications -- the second in a row.Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Su...

Sales of new single-family houses rose in June for a second straight month.The Commerce Department reports sales last month totaled a seasonally adjust...

Stefano’s Foods of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 981 pounds of Stromboli.The product contains eggs, an allergen not declared on the label...

A new study commissioned by a consumer group finds that 79 percent of Americans support higher federal fuel economy standards for cars, but the U.S. Transp...

Many consumers may remember with some chagrin how adamant Microsoft was when it came to getting computer users to upgrade to Windows 10. But now only a cou...

Under the Trump Administration, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has embraced a rollback of the previous administration's Net Neutrality policy,...

Taking a dip in the pool, ocean, or lake can be a great way to beat the summer heat, but spending time in bodies of water can also put kids at risk of drow...

Shoppers are becoming increasingly conscious about what ingredients are in the foods they buy and where the products come from, and now it seems that many...

There’s still a month or so left before it comes time for kids to swap the pool bag for a school bag, but back to school shopping season is already in full...

Childhood obesity is still a major problem in the United States, affecting millions of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19, according to...

The thing that jumped off the page from Monday's existing home sales report was the fact that home sales went down in June, yet home prices went up. Sal...

As dietary supplements have gotten more popular, there has been an increase in their link to adverse reactions.New research published in the Journal of...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the Labor Department, has ordered Wells Fargo to reinstate a branch manager allegedly fir...

Driver distraction causes 80% of crashes and 65% of near-crashes, and unrestrained dogs can be a huge distraction to drivers. In fact, a new survey fro...

Mazda North America Operations is recalling 205,377 model year 2009-2011 Mazda6, and model year 2007-2011 CX-7 & CX-9 vehicles.The recalled vehicles ar...

Following two straight monthly declines, the confidence of consumers in the nation's economy is on the rise again.The Conference Board reports its Cons...

There doesn't seem to be an end in sight for the spiraling cost of housing.According to the S&P; CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price NSA Index,...

Bhu Foods of San Diego, Calif., is recalling various flavors of protein bars after being told by a supplier that organic sunflower seed used in the bars ha...

iRover of Fair Lawn, N.J., is recalling about 2,800 self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/ho...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 7,802 model year 2017 Dodge Challengers equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions.The tr...

Critics have already expressed their displeasure with Amazon’s bid to purchase Whole Foods on antitrust and labor grounds, and now reports say the Federal...

To scammers, Social Security is like catnip. They can't resist it.It's hard to count just how many scams involve the retirement benefit in one way or a...

Buying a home can be a good investment. It can be a rewarding experience for you and your family.But the fact is, it isn't right in every situation and...

The feds have relieved three airlines -- American, Delta, and Frontier --  of $850,000 for violating various consumer protection rules. The U.S. Depart...

Eating meals that are high in protein is a great way to provide your body with the means to build and repair muscle, bones, and other important building bl...

Airbnb has had a pretty good thing going for quite a while. Like Uber and other peer-to-peer connectors, it has made scads of money simply connecting peopl...

There are many people out there who wouldn’t mind dropping a couple of pounds, but a new study from the American Heart Association (AHA) may provide even m...

The August 21 total eclipse of the sun is already a widely-anticipated celestial event, and interest will likely only increase in the next four weeks.W...

The owners of Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas – frequented by American tourists – has reported a data breach involving the payment network...

Nissan North America is recalling 515,394 model year 2007-2011 Versa Sedans and model year 2007-2012 Versa Hatchbacks.The vehicles have a driver front...

Low supplies sent sales of existing homes lower last month, with three of the four regions of the U.S. reporting declines.The National Association of R...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 12,989 model year 2017 Jeep Compasses.The affected vehicle's User's Guides contain incorrect information regarding t...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,215 model year 2017 Lincoln MKZs and Ford Edges & Fusions.On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic t...

The dog days of summer have descended over wide areas of the U.S., with a month and a half of blistering temperatures likely still head.If you are fort...

The U.S. National Park Service offers a lifetime senior pass at a cost of $20.00 ($10.00 plus a $10.00 processing fee.) The senior pass is a bargain, provi...

Auto insurance companies have different ways of assessing risk and assigning rates, but in Minnesota, the state charges one method Farmers used violated st...

For some consumers, there’s nothing that beats taking the boat out on the water during a hot summer’s day. But just as with any other vehicle, accidents ca...

Play is a huge part of childhood -- but unfortunately, so are playtime-related tumbles and falls. Scraped knees and bruised shins are often just a part of...

Your kids are likely the center of your universe -- and that shouldn’t change in the midst of a divorce. Parents going through a divorce or separation...

Many older consumers rely on home health care (HHC) services to provide extra help with everyday functions after they’ve been discharged from the hospital,...

If you are buying a home, no doubt you have been saving for the down payment for a while. You will probably be paying between 3% or 20% of the purchase pri...

Some people travel a lot and know the secrets to getting from point A to point B on time. This time of year, however, many infrequent travelers are in airp...

When tax time comes every April, do you find yourself celebrating because you're getting a refund or griping because you owe taxes?There's a way to avo...

Every once in a while nature puts on a free show and the world goes nuts for it.Yet another will come up August 21 when the moon will pass between the...

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 15,400 Winkel Colorburst activity toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.The colored plas...

Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling 3,547 model year 2011-2016 Toyota Tacomas and 4Runners equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SE...

Cesina Sausage Company of Aliquippa, Pa., is recalling approximately 10 pounds of pork sausage (kolbassi).The product label identifies this product as...

Toyota Motor North America is recalling 671 model year 2016 Avalon and Camry Hybrids.The vehicles' front drive shaft assembly may have been misassemble...

Photo (c) geralt - PixabayWhether you love him or hate him, President Donald Trump is unlike any other man who has held the office before him. While...

Living to be 100 used to be unusual. But it's now becoming much more common and is causing a number of unanticipated problems, over and above the strain on...

You go into a fast-food restaurant and order a salad. It comes in a plastic bowl, covered by a clear plastic top.The salad dressing is in a plastic bag...

Rep. HensarlingEarlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau banned banks and other financial institutions from blocking consumers' ri...

It’s well-known how dangerous driving can be when you’re under the influence of alcohol or haven’t gotten enough sleep. However, a new study shows that com...

If you can't be 'em, join 'em. That might be the thinking behind Sears' announcement that it will begin selling its Kenmore products on Amazon.com.For...

General Motors won another ignition-switch case this week, as a federal jury in New York rejected claims that the defective switch was responsible for a fe...

Back in February, Google rolled out new tools to help fight against phishing attacks – one of the oldest forms of cyberattacks where hackers try to obtain...

Extremely tight supplies of houses for sale and rental housing have pushed up the cost of both, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. ...

Before the first school bell rings, most parents will have made sure to check off each item on their child’s school supply list. But notebooks, pencils, an...

The credit card industry is getting more competitive, with companies providing more services and rewards. Consumers stand to benefit.For example, Disco...

Photo (c) designer491 - FotoliaThere was a huge drop last week in the number of people filing initial applications for state unemployment benefits....

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 193 model year 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles.The engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have...

Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 25,600 Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).Fuel can leak into the headlight pod, posing a...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 14,410 model year 2015-2017 F-150, and model year 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks originally produced with black...

A federal judge in Missouri has removed 86 of the original 94 plaintiffs in a lawsuit over Bayer's Essure birth control device. Judge Carol Jackson said th...

The total amount owed on student loans in the U.S. hovers around $1.3 trillion, but a sizable chunk of that debt might suddenly disappear.If it did, it...

Consumers across a range of income levels are worrying more about money. A new study by MassMutual suggests the worry stems from personal finance issues, b...

Summertime is outdoor time in much of the U.S. If you're contemplating outdoor home improvement projects that will add to summer entertaining and enjoyment...

Rewards credit cards have grown in popularity in recent years, especially cash back cards.Many rewards cards pay more for certain categories, such as g...

Has it been a while since you laced up your running shoes and hit the road or the treadmill? If so, then you might be missing out on an opportunity to help...

So, you’ve finally decided to bear down on your goal of losing weight and have cut down on calories. You should start losing weight any time now, right? Ma...

Many consumers are lukewarm about autonomous cars, saying they are doing just fine without them, thanks. But there is one group of consumers for whom a ful...

For consumers who travel and often stay in hotels, online booking sites can be fantastic for finding an affordable room. Because of rate parity rule agreem...

Most pet owners would relish the opportunity to spend all day with their four-legged companion. But since many workplaces, restaurants, and retailers aren’...

With kids out of school for the summer, parents may find themselves shuttling children to and from activities more often. Whether you’re driving to the poo...

Many parents aren’t clear on when their teen is due for their next vaccine, a new report suggests. Researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed...

The Safeway supermarket chain, part of Albertson's, has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) o...

After dropping during the week that included the Fourth of July holiday, mortgage applications are on the rise again.The Mortgage Bankers Association r...

After two consecutive monthly declines, developers were able to turn things around in June.The Commerce Department reports construction of privately-ow...

A stronger performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) small overlap front crash test has earned the 2017 Kia Forte the TOP SAFETY P...

Garden of Light, doing business as Gluten Free Solutions of East Hartford, Conn., is recalling Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats, which is manufactured...

Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 1,160 Polaris RZR 570 and RZR S 570 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).The front brake ca...

The millions of consumers who have healthcare policies obtained through healthcare exchanges, established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), can breath a...

The FBI is warning parents about the risks of internet-connected toys, something consumer groups  have been concerned...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, which battled a public relations nightmare in 2015 after it had to close several stores due to an E. coli outbreak, has closed a st...

Consumers generally understand the importance of credit scores and how they can impact significant areas of your financial life.But the latest survey f...

In a recent study, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that binge drinking is becoming a growing problem in the U.S., with...

Consumers strongly support regulation of Wall Street and the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according t...

Back in March, the U.S. Transportation Department imposed a ban that prohibited electronic devices from airline cabins on some flights originating in Middl...

For many years, one of the biggest stigmas working against vehicles that run on diesel fuel is that they’re bad for the environment. But a recent study led...

Citi has added new perks to its luxury travel credit card, upping the ante when it comes to rewards.The Citi Prestige Card, which is metal instead of p...

A well-stocked disaster supply kit and an emergency plan can be lifesavers in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado. But if you’re a pet...

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes fell again in July to its lowest level since last November.The National Associatio...

Things have really turned around in the teen summer job market.An analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & C...

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 629 model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-Vs that have had the passenger front airbag replaced.The airbag inflator repair...

General Motors is recalling ten model year 2016-2017 Buick Envisions.The recalled vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair that mi...

The U.S. Senate's second attempt at legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may not have any brighter prospects than the first meas...

Memo to the automotive and technology industries: you might be in a rush to get self-driving cars on the road but consumers aren't in a hurry to ride in on...

Amazon's plan to gobble up Whole Foods is causing indigestion on Capitol Hill and elsewhere as critics worry the plan would be too successful or, on the ot...

Whether you need to log a few extra hours at the office or simply make a quick trip to the store, you might wonder when it’s okay to leave your child home...

There aren’t too many people out there who have been happy to hear a debt collector on the other end of the phone, and one of the latest purported schemes...

In a recent study, researchers working with artificial intelligence said that new technologies may soon be able to accurately detect the presence of long-t...

Marathon Enterprises of Bronx, N.Y., is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of hot dogs and sausages.The products may be contaminated with extrane...

You might not know it, but what you pay for car insurance may have a lot to do with your credit score.Nearly all auto insurance companies attach some w...

If you’re serious about working out and building muscle, then there’s a good chance that you take some sort of supplement to help your body recover and gro...

Choosing a name for your bundle of joy can be a daunting task, especially if you’re looking for a name that isn’t too common -- and many soon-to-be moms an...

Imagine arriving home and finding a message on your answering machine (some of us still have them) telling you to call a certain phone number -- or else!...

Banks have changed a lot since your parents' generation, and many of those changes accelerated after the 2008 financial crisis.In the low-interest rate...

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 1,761 model year 2017 Lexus ES350s.The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time....

The middle of the summer is a good time to think about getting away to a cool spot for a week or two. That's probably why Alaskan cruises are very popular...

Police investigating a fatal car crash between a Hyundai and a semi-trailer truck in Pennsylvania are reportedly looking into the possibility that the Hyun...

Increasingly expensive cars have given rise to a huge increase in automotive leasing in recent years. Could the same thing be happening to smartphones?...

Some people, especially children, can have severe, life-threatening allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, which can be relieved by a quick injection of ep...

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that it would be moving to block a merger between DraftKings and FanDuel, saying that the anticompetiti...

Of all the types of cancer out there, perhaps one of the hardest to detect and treat is pancreatic cancer. The disease, which is diagnosed in over 53,000 p...

It's been 35 years since Steven Spielberg's classic film "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial" debuted at U.S. movie theaters.To celebrate the milestone annive...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 442,214 model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, Chrysler 300s, Dodge Durangos, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand...

You still need sunscreen, but a new study says that a daily tomato or two may help prevent skin cancer. And no, you don't smear it on your skin, you eat it...

In a previous study, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences found that taking vitamin D supplements during pregnanc...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 363,480 model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles.The driver's front airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the airbag...

Car theft remains a problem in the U.S., but the vehicles you might expect to be prime targets aren't.Instead, savvy thieves pass up the late model SUV...

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1,148,550 model year 2013-2016 Honda Accords.The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management syst...

A break from inflation to kick off the summer.The Labor Department (DOL) reports its Consumer Price Index (CPI was unchanged in June, thanks to a drop...

TOMY International of Oak Brook, Ill., is recalling about 14,000 Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.Parts inside the...

Retail sales fell for a second straight month in June following three consecutive increases.The Commerce Department reports sales last month totaled a...

The effects of concussions can be disastrous for athletes, both at the time the damage occurs and even years later after they’ve hung up their pads. Unfort...

When you want to call attention to an issue, you normally assign a day to it.Yesterday was Net Neutrality Day in America, when the tech world -- or mos...

Even though there has been little documented consumer sentiment asking for them, automakers are moving quickly to develop autonomous cars.Testing has a...

The technology media is reporting a data breach at Verizon's third party cloud storage that may have exposed millions of customer service records.Veriz...

Teachers and school faculty work day in and day out to ensure that their students are successful, but one measure that some educators often fall short on i...

Visa would like for everyone to stop using cash and is putting its money where its mouth is. The credit card company is offering thousands of dollars to sm...

You might remember the days when the operator would instruct you to deposit more coins if you wanted to continue your pay phone call. A New Mexico company,...

In the past, it was called "moonlighting." It was a job you did to earn extra money, in addition to your fulltime job.These days, it's referred to as a...

Back in 2014, Target decided to launch a pilot program in conjunction with a California-based start-up company called Curbside to – what else – provide cur...

Phthalates are everywhere. The chemicals are used in everyday consumer goods including food packaging, medications, and even medical devices. They're so co...

Photo (c) sakkmesterke - FotoliaThe prices of goods and services one step shy of the consumer level -- the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final deman...

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President's Choice brand Pub Recipe Chicken Nuggets that may be contaminated with Salmonella.Some illnesses assoc...

A eucalyptus tree. Photo via WikipediaAt some point in the near future, a company called ArborGen envisions an American south blanketed with eucalypt...

The U.S. death toll from Takata airbags has increased to 12. According to a New York Times report, Ramon V. Kuffo, 81, of Miami, was using a hammer to work...

Back in April, President Trump ordered a review of 27 national monuments across the U.S. to see if their designations by past presidents under the Antiquit...

You might have some idea of why we get sick, but what is it that makes our bodies shut down in the face of a pathogen or virus? Researchers from RMIT Unive...

United Airlines has taken a beating lately as it tried to take back seats it had already assigned to paying passengers. So now the beleagured carrier has a...

Thai Union Group, one of the world's largest tuna producers, is winning praise from the environmental group Greenpeace after it committed to more sustainab...

Choosing the right paint for your home doesn’t necessarily boil down to what you think looks best, but what is safest for you and your family. That’s somet...

As we've previously reported, some home additions and improvements add value to a home, some don't. In many ways, it comes down to what a prospective buyer...

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has reached a settlement with Avis Budget Car Rental System (ABCR) in a case involving toll fees.The agreement resol...

The redesigned Mazda CX-5 is the latest vehicle to win the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety award -- TOP SAFETY PICK+.The...

Gymboree, the bankrupt children's clothing retailer, has announced it will close 350 stores following what it calls "a comprehensive evaluation of its reta...

After posting their first gain in four weeks, mortgage applications are headed lower again.According to the weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Assoc...

Superpedestrian of Cambridge, Mass., is recalling about 230 electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels.The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash...

Critics are decrying a decision made by the Trump administration to delay and potentially eliminate a federal rule that encourages foreign entrepreneurs to...

Some people avoid it and some people can’t get through a morning without it, but a new study shows that drinking coffee helps consumers live longer and hea...

There's no end in sight to the ever-growing Takata airbag recall. Federal regulators today added 2.7 million more airbags to the recall list, based on rece...

For the last century or so, "branding" has been the name of the game in marketing. Soup, peanut butter, and toothpaste were sold under such iconic name as...

Illinois and New Jersey have been in the news lately as they struggle to regain fiscal solvency. But they aren't alone. A number of states are struggling t...

Spotify users may soon find it easier to manage their music while they’re driving. According to several consumers on the popular public forum site Reddit,...

Microsoft has announced a plan to speed up the process of bringing high-speed internet to rural areas of America, connecting some of the hardest-to-reach r...

Consumers are increasingly being exposed to potential serious injury when they take the wrong medication, in the wrong combinations, and in the wrong amoun...

Numerous studies have confirmed that drinking while pregnant can lead to dangerous complications for an unborn child, but a new study shows that the harm d...

If you've shopped for a new car in recent years, you know the prices can get quite high, especially when you add on a lot of options. The average transacti...

GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. is recalling 394,378 Primewell Valera Touring II replacement passenger car tires, sizes 185/65R14 86H, 195/60R15 88H, 205/55R16 91H, 2...

There were fewer job openings at the end of May than there were the month before.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of jobs...

BMW of North America is recalling 13,981 model year 2013-2014 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and M5 vehicles, model year 2013 Act...

The Canadian firm, Industry, is recalling Perron brand and Beurre du Lac brand butter that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.There have b...

Arbitration clauses imposed by banks and credit card companies have in recent years blocked consumers from pursuing their day in court through class action...

A recent class action lawsuit involving Remington rifles missed the target completely, according to 14 state attorneys general. They say that only 0.3% of...

It seems like just about everyone these days has a Facebook account, but a new study suggests that not every consumer uses it in the same way.After col...

Amazon's third annual Prime Day is Tuesday, but just like Black Friday, things get started early. Sales available exclusively to Prime Members in 13 countr...

For some time now, consumers who needed a certain kind of service – ranging from automotive needs to computer and electronic assistance -- could visit Amaz...

Personal finance and wealth managers are looking over their shoulders these days. The automation that has crept into all phases of industry is getting into...

The cost of putting a roof over your head continues to go up. Not only are home prices still rising, but the cost of rent rose 0.5% in June, according to a...

Gonorrhea may soon be resistant to all major antibiotics, health officials warn. The World Health Organization recently reported three confirmed cases of t...

Tiny humans and plastic pails aren’t the only things you might find in a playground sandbox. New research finds diarrhea-causing bacteria can also lurk in...

The Trump Administration is thinking of giving a pass to luxury automakers whose cars fall short of U.S. fuel economy standards. Brands like Jaguar, BMW, a...

There's good news for people looking for a job, or hoping to change jobs.Last week's release of the June employment report showed strong job creation,...

General Motors is recalling 768 model year 2016-2017 Buick Envisions.An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto...

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 3,927 model year 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles.The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may n...

There is something about island vacations. Surrounded by water, an island offers a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life.On several island r...

To slow climate change, lawmakers in a handful of states are proposing bills or passing laws that convert their local electricity grids to renewable source...

California today officially listed glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, as a chemical known to cause cancer under the state’s P...

Back in June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for Endo Pharmaceuticals to remove Opana ER from the market, citing concerns tha...

Driving is less costly for consumers this summer as the price of gasoline has hit a low for the year.The AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows the national avera...

If you're 65 or older, it's very important for you to remain upright.Falls are a common danger facing people as they age, and a new study shows the imp...

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression, and that may never be more true than when selling your home. Most sellers make an effort to cl...

Parents may remember telling their children when they were younger to drink their milk and eat their vegetables so that they can grow up big and strong. Bu...

If Amazon can have a Black Friday sale in July -- its Prime Day is next Tuesday -- maybe it's not too early to book your winter holiday travel.In fact,...

It’s summertime, and for many consumers that means plenty of time outside around the grill, hiking favorite trails, or sprawled out on the beach. Unfortuna...

Rising home prices and falling inventory means today's homebuyer, especially in the starter-home segment, must be prepared to move quickly.A new report...

For most people, a digital device is never too far out of reach. And between text message alerts and constantly changing social media feeds, technology beg...

June turned out to be a better month for those looking for work than May was.The Labor Department (DOL) reports the economy created 222,000 jobs last m...

June marked the 90th consecutive month of growth in the services, or non-manufacturing, sector of the U.S. economy.According to the nation's purchasing...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 24,754 model year 2016-2017 Audi Q3s.If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights o...

The whole idea behind generic drugs is that they're supposed to be cheaper than the name-brand version of the same drug. But lately, prices of generic drug...

Foods and supplements that are rich in probiotics are becoming increasingly popular, so much so that some companies have even started making probiotic supp...

Economists trying to figure out why the economy isn't growing any faster may be overlooking a couple of obvious factors.Consumers are paying on $1.3 tr...

There's not a lot Republicans and Democrats agree on, but during last year's presidential campaign, then-candidate Donald Trump promised to work for a solu...

Cars and trucks are built better than in the past, but consumers can still run the risk of getting stuck with a lemon.That's a vehicle with several man...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $104 million settlement with a lead generation business on Wednesday over charges that it misled consumers a...

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have filed suit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over her delay of regulations meant to provide new pro...

Awnings are fairly simple. Their purpose is to keep solar energy out of your home or away from outdoor living areas like desks and patios.But a new bre...

What's the best smartphone on the market at the moment? It's a highly subjective question, since consumers value different things.But to get a handle o...

In the days before Amazon became a juggernaut and eBay had taken off in the online marketplace, shopping from home meant tuning into dedicated TV programs...

Its name may hint at the presence of a healthful component, but fruit juice is often anything but healthy -- and it shouldn’t be included in the diet of ch...

There was a sharp tailing off in job creation in June following a robust performance month earlier.According to the ADP National Employment Report, whi...

Employers are hanging on to their workers.Outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports bosses announced plans to trim their payrolls b...

After falling last week for the first time in four weeks, mortgage applications are on the rise again.The Mortgage Bankers Association reports applicat...

Three of six large cars recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety -- the Lincoln Continental, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the Toyota...

Journalists and consumer advocates like to think that when outrages are revealed, the glare of publicity will put a stop to them....

In summer, a homeowner's thoughts often turn to that expanse of grass, weeds and debris known as the back yard. What if all the sweaty toil associated with...

For some time now, legislators have been mulling over the idea of allowing the sale of affordable over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.That would be wel...

One of the immutable truths surrounding electronic devices is that their importance is only eclipsed by how much they cost, so protecting your gadgets from...

Indiana has struck a blow against robocalls, even those carried out by non-profit organizations.The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lower court...

With low gasoline prices, consumers have shown their preference for trucks and SUVs, while passing on the growing number of energy efficient hybrids and el...

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen has given final approval to a $7.5 million settlement between Uber and a class of former drivers who said they were denied...

Technology has disrupted industry after industry, changing the landscape and usually resulting in lower costs to consumers. Ride-sharing platforms like Ube...

Having a dog means having a sidekick to walk with you through each new experience -- even the stressful ones, such as moving.Packing, moving, and adjus...

Credit card rates are on the rise. As we reported last week they've hit a record high average of 16% APR in CreditCards.com's survey of 100 popular cards. ...

Consumers may recall those old commercials and health announcements informing them that if they’ve ever had the chicken pox, then the shingles virus is alr...

Home prices were up again in May on both a monthly and year-over-year basis.Property information-provider CoreLogic reports that on a annual basis, its...

Publix Super Markets is recalling its Publix Tropical Medley Mix which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.There are no reported cases of il...

Summer travelers can encounter all sorts of obstacles. Nearly 20% of summertime flights get delayed or canceled, for example.That's why many consumers...

Young athletes from across the country go through high school hoping to catch the eye of a college scout, but New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman c...

Glittery handheld sparklers are a staple at many Fourth of July gatherings, but even the innocent backyard sparkler can cause eye injuries and burns, exper...

After two separate reports of fidget spinners catching fire while charging, government safety officials are urging caution.In a statement to the techno...

Actress Jessica Alba's Honest Co. has agreed to pay $7.35 million to settle claims that its "all natural" toothpaste, floor cleaners, and so forth aren't a...

More car buyers are making the mistake of stretching out their payments beyond the length that personal finance experts say is prudent.An analysis by a...

Parents of children with serious food allergies are constantly on the lookout for ingredients that could be fatally harmful, and not surprisingly, a new st...

June was a good month for the manufacturing sector of the economy.The Institute for Supply Management reports its Purchasing Managers Index jumped 2.9%...

Maxi Canada of Quebec, Canada, is recalling an undetermined amount of breaded chicken products that may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label...