Current Events in January 2022

Fed signals upcoming interest rate hike that will affect credit card rates

As the federal funds rate goes up, so will credit card rates

Read article 01/27/2022

Diets high in protein and fiber may be best for overweight dogs, study finds

Experts say that dogs respond similarly to humans to these positive diet changes

Read article 01/27/2022

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Timing of dinner and genetics may impact consumers' blood sugar regulation, study finds

Eating late at night may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Read article 01/27/2022

Mercedes-Benz recalls EQS450s, S500s, and S580s

The emergency call system may be disabled

Read article 01/27/2022

Moor Herbs recalls Angel Formula infant formula

Product does not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements

Read article 01/27/2022

GM recalls Buick Lacrosses & Regals, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles

The driver may be unable to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Read article 01/27/2022

IRS explains how to report Economic Impact Payments on upcoming tax returns

Parents of children born in 2021 can claim up to $1,400 per person

Read article 01/26/2022

Coronavirus update: Biden drops vaccination mandate for now

Omicron variant deaths are rising

Read article 01/26/2022

Four state attorneys general sue Google over its tracking policies

The suits claim that Google makes it nearly impossible not to be tracked

Read article 01/26/2022

Commerce Department says the chip shortage isn’t going away, but it’s proactively looking for answers

Both Congress and industry are chipping in to help, too

Read article 01/26/2022

Spouses' education may positively impact their partner's health, study finds

Experts say this may be more important than consumers’ own education status

Read article 01/26/2022

Consumers struggle to access vital health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Experts say low-income consumers are affected the most

Read article 01/26/2022

Consumer confidence declined in January

A monthly survey found Americans are worried about the pandemic and inflation

Read article 01/26/2022

GM recalls Sierra 1500s and Silverado 1500s

The spare tire is incompatible with accessory wheels

Read article 01/26/2022

Interstate Meat recalls ground beef

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

Read article 01/26/2022

Model year 2022 Jeep Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers recalled

The rearview image may not display

Read article 01/26/2022

Coronavirus update: Hospitalizations finally begin to fall

A new vaccine targets the Omicron variant

Read article 01/25/2022

Airfare deals are still available during the pandemic, new survey shows

Reports suggest that most fares are starting to inch back towards normal

Read article 01/25/2022

AT&T launches new high-speed internet service

It’s not cheap, and there are little details consumers need to consider before signing up

Read article 01/25/2022