Report: Slight relief for home buyers, renters in August
Average home values in metro Atlanta remain higher than the national average, but a report indicates markets are showing signs of cooling off nationwide.
What you need to know about creating a long-term care plan
Many of us at some point will need long-term care, but it's expensive. You don’t want to drain your savings, so you should consider insurance that will cover this.
Shaquille O'Neal's $16M Florida estate gets 'de-Shaq' makeover to attract buyers
Shaq's luxurious home has a basketball court, fitness room, dance studio.
Industry pushes back against claims of high credit reporting errors
So much of your financial life depends on your credit rating - jobs, rental property, and loans. If the information is not accurate, it can cost you money.
FTC: Don't buy fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Some people want the benefits of being vaccinated for COVID-19 without actually being vaccinated. And that, according to the FTC and other federal agencies, is against the law.
US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment
People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.
Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
Dog food recalled over salmonella, listeria concerns
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.
FDA: Recalled pet food linked to over 100 pet deaths
The FDA says there are more than 130 pet deaths and more than 220 illnesses connected to a recalled pet food.
Wells Fargo reverses controversial banking decision
Wells Fargo makes a 180-degree change that would impact financial resources and the credit standing for some of its customers.
Children's utensils recalled due to choking hazard
Officials have recalled more than 17,000 utensils for young children, saying that they can break and become a choking hazard when children bite on them.
Hoverboard battery packs sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled over fire hazard
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.
Infant toy sold exclusively on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.
National Cheap Flight Day launches deal hunting season
Nobody wants to pay top dollar for an airline ticket. Nobody. So Aug. 23, also known as National Cheap Flight day, always piques interest.
FDA: Pet food plants ‘likely’ contributed to illness or death of hundreds of dogs
The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.
Delete old accounts to keep hackers and trackers at bay
If you had to name every online account you have, you’d probably be hard pressed. Each year we add new ones, and forget the old ones. But you need to add this step - delete.
Priced out of the housing market? Look again
The real estate market over the last year has been described as "scorching hot" and "on fire." But now that schools are back in, the new phrase is "cooling off." The US real estate market has been steadily climbing for years, but the pandemic created a rarely seen situation for home buyers.