Intuit TurboTax settlement: $141M to be distributed to customers misled to paying for filing

More than 465,000 Texans will receive payment from the $141 million settlement that was reached with Intuit TurboTax in 2022 after customers were misled to pay the company to file their federal tax returns.

70% of Americans plan to retire, but 42% lack savings: Study

According to the survey, over half of respondents said they do not have a 401K or have or know what an IRA is.

Americans plan to spend 24% less on Mother’s Day this year due to inflation

A recent survey from Lending Tree finds that consumers will operate on a budget when shopping for Mother’s Day gifts because of the high prices.

Feds: Kids as young as 10 worked at McDonald's locations in Kentucky

A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.

There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now

The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.

Beloved tavern raises prices for inflation
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It's a sign of the times. A tavern known and loved for its low prices, tasty food and drinks is hiking them up to compete with inflation. The owner of Manuel's Tavern tells FOX 5 he never wanted to do this, but after spending his own retirement savings to bail out the restaurant in this economy, he has no choice.

Atlanta writers feel impact of guild strike
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More than 11,000 screenwriters are headed to the picket line after talks collapsed between the Writer's Guild of America and TV and film studios. It's a move that could stop work on hundreds of productions, and writers in Atlanta are already feeling the weight of it.

BP reports $5 billion quarterly profit on strong oil, gas trading

BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Why having good credit could cost you more on a home loan

A new change from the Federal Housing Finance Agency will have well-qualified borrowers charged more to help lower costs from some borrowers with less-than-spectacular credit scores.

LEGO unveils new Star Wars sets ahead of May the 4th

New LEGO Star Wars sets and deals are available to celebrate the force in honor of May 4th, commonly known as Star Wars Day.

New rules to prevent injuries and deaths of children in 'tip over' accidents

The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the death of children by furniture. There have been more than 80,000 accidents reported. 

The deadly hidden danger of falling furniture
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The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the deaths of children by furniture in response to more than 80,000 accidents reported. The FOX 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle tells us what the change means.

FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.

Georgia gas prices: Cost to fill up tank drops below $50

If you need to fill up your gas tank, we've got a little bit of good news for you this Monday morning.

General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour varieties over Salmonella risk

The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.

Drugmaker Akorn goes bankrupt, recalls medicines for people, pets

The company terminated all employees at its US sites and discontinued its Quality program, leading to a voluntary recall of various products.

AI technology soon to be an everyday experience

In recent years, artificial intelligence has become a hot topic in the world of technology. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, AI is rapidly transforming the way we live our lives. But with all this progress, there are also concerns about the impact of AI on our society.